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2018 WSI Conference & Expo First-Timer Scholarship Opportunity
The world’s preeminent urban water efficiency conference and expo is in our backyard. If you are an Arizona water conservation or sustainability professional and you haven’t yet attended, now is your chance!
AMWUA will award a full “first-timer” scholarship to the 2018 WaterSmart Innovations Conference & Exposition, October 3-5, in Las Vegas. The scholarship includes conference registration, admission to the EPA WaterSense/Alliance for Water Efficiency Awards Luncheon, a complimentary pre-conference workshop or post-conference tour, travel costs, and hotel.
To apply, please submit your completed 2018 WaterSmart Innovations Conference & Exposition “First-Timer” Scholarship Application via email to sjaskolski@amwua.org, or mail to 3003 N Central Ave, Ste 1550, Phoenix, AZ 85012.
Application deadline: August 22, 2018, 5:00 p.m. PDST
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