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m uNiCiPal a utHoritY C ommuNitY E NgagEmENt a wards Presented annually to PMAA member authorities who use good management practices, innovative approaches to challenges, and a comprehensive approach to community engagement to demonstrate the value of their authority. Daulton George (right), Warminster Municipal Authority and Melissa Radovanic, Greater Johnstown Water Authority/RDM - Johnstown, LLC (left) Matthew Junker (left), Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County and Melissa Radovanic, Greater Johnstown Water Authority/RDM - Johnstown, LLC (right) Holly Bomba (right), Pittsburgh Water and Melissa Radovanic, Greater Johnstown Water Authority/RDM - Johnstown, LLC (left) Barbara Arnold (right), Lower Allen Township and Lower Allen Township Stormwater Authority and Melissa Radovanic, Greater Johnstown Water Authority/RDM - Johnstown, LLC (left) Steven Beattie (right), SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority and Melissa Radovanic, Greater Johnstown Water Authority/ RDM - Johnstown, LLC (left) Print Communications Printed materials such as annual reports, brochures, calendars, posters, bill stuffers, newsletters, magazines, editorials or feature articles, or white papers. Winner – Large Authority – Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County Lead and Copper folding postcards to 20,000 targeted water customers to educate and request type of service line and what steps to take to replace service line (if needed) to protect public health. Electronic Communications Electronic materials such as social media campaigns, websites, webinars, e-newsletters, etc. Winner – Large Authority – York County Solid Waste Authority Countywide survey called, TalkTrashToUs.com using multi-faceted community outreach (social media, website, e-newsletters, and media release). Community Events Community programs or events such as festivals, educational events, other special events, etc. Winner – Large Authority – Pittsburgh Water Building Trust, One Drop at a Time: Pittsburgh Water’s Water Workshops to strengthen customers trust and confidence in tap water. Winner – Medium Authority – Warminster Municipal Authority Five different events including a tree planting in your neighborhood for stormwater mitigation, education, and stream cleanups. Partnerships Efforts conducted in coordination with local, state or national groups or associations, or programs or events with government entities, local legislators or other public audiences. Winner – Medium Authority – SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority Funding secured through partnerships to repair multiple bridges following unprecedented flooding. Winner – Small Authority – Lower Allen Township & Lower Allen Township Stormwater Authority Stormwater and Waterways Conservation partnerships for education, clean up events, grant funding opportunities, and volunteer engagement.