The City of Watertown is proud to announce that Darwin “Joe” Dame, Wastewater Collections Operator II, has received the Price-Rees Award from the South Dakota Water and Wastewater Association. The award was presented at the Association’s Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony on September 11, 2025.
The Price-Rees Award recognizes operators who have dedicated at least 20 years to the water and wastewater profession, with at least 10 of those years in South Dakota, and who have been active members of the Association for at least three of the past five years.
Joe has served the City of Watertown since August 2004. We would like to thank Joe for his 21 years of dedicated and excellent service to the Wastewater Treatment Facility and the City of Watertown. Please join us in congratulating Joe on receiving this award!