Committees Open only to members, the committees promote an open exchange of ideas on a variety of current topics of concern: Flowing Waters, Future Risk, Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), Policy, and Technology. Caulfield Medal Since 1988, AWRA has periodically awarded a Henry P. Caulfield Jr. Medal for Exemplary Contributions to National Water Policy to an individual who has achieved eminence in shaping national water policy. On presentation of the first medal to Caulfield in 1988, AWRA President Raymond Herrmann said: "this medal was established to honor an individual whose record of achievements and contributions in setting, designing, and implementing water resources policies at the national level have been extraordinary." Maidment Award In 2010 at its Spring Specialty Conference on GIS & Water Resources, AWRA awarded the AWRA Award for Exemplary Contributions to Water Resources Data and Information Systems to David R. Maidment, and then announced its decision to name this award after him. This award recognizes individuals who have made sustained contributions to water resources data by providing leadership in the provision of particular kinds of data, or by improving synthesis of water data using geographic and other information systems. It is awarded in conjunction with the AWRA Specialty Conferences on the topic. Other Awards, & Scholarships AWRA annually names recipients of numerous other awards, and also awards several scholarships. References External links American Water Resources Association Journal of the American Water Resources Association Accessed 6-16-20. Complete list of AWRA Awards and Recipients Accessed 8-9-2010. Mission, Vision, and History (pdf). Professional associations based in the United States Water supply and sanitation in the United States Water organizations in the United States Limnology