During its 2026 Breakfast Award Ceremony, the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) presented its top honors to individuals, chapters and industry manufacturers for their contributions to the Society and the industry.

The following awards were presented:

  • George W. Runkle Award of Merit: James Zebrowski, PE, CPD, FASPE

  • Edward Saltzberg Distinguished Service Award: Chris Graham, CPD, FASPE

  • Donald F. Dickerson Founder’s Award: Jason McDonald, CPD, FASPE

  • Peter E. Warshaw Service Award: Mathis Carlson and Laura Loziuk, EIT

  • Kenneth G. Wentink Award of Excellence: Gary Stauffer

  • Industry Award: Willoughby Industries

  • ASPE Chapter Humanitarian Award: Central Ohio Chapter and New York City Chapter

  • Award of Merit: Theresa L. Card, PE, CPD, LEED AP, GPD, and Don Strickland, CPD, GPD, FASPE

  • Special Award of Achievement: Kristy Leddy, BJ Shrader, Eric C. Smith, CPD, and Christopher Winnie, PE, CPD

  • Special Award of Appreciation: Esmeralda Reese

  • Board of Directors Chapter Award: Central Florida Chapter and South Florida Chapter

ASPE congratulates all the award recipients on their achievements and contributions to the Society and the industry.