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See below for scholarship opportunities!

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VOWRA Annual Conference and Tradeshow
November 1-3, 2026
Hotel Roanoke
See the Annual Conference page for more info!


Let's hit the links for a good cause!

 

The Ronnie Thomas Memorial Golf Tournament 2026

 

 

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Shotgun start at 12:00pm

 

Bristow Manor Golf Club

11507 Valley View Drive

Bristow, VA 20136

 

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There are many ways to participate!

 

 

 

Proceeds benefit VOWRA's Ronnie Thomas Professional Development Fund.


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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
VA TECH SHORT SCHOOL
http://vowra.membershipsoftware.org/files/RTPDF 2026 Short School Scholarship Application.pdf

VOWRA is proud to offer our members the opportunity to attend the 2026 Virginia Tech Wastewater Operators Short School through a scholarship made possible by the Ronnie Thomas Professional Development Fund. 
 
VOWRA and the Ronnie Thomas Professional Development Fund will cover the cost of registration for three active VOWRA members in good standing to attend Short School in Blacksburg, VA, August 3-7, 2026.  Valued at $1000.00, registration covers all course materials, breakfast and lunch, and one networking dinner. 
 
Short School courses can be used for continuing education for those who are currently licensed, or for pre-license education credit that can be substituted for experience for those looking to get licensed for the first time or upgrade an existing license!
 
Complete and submit the scholarship application by Sunday, April 12, 2026.  Three winners will be announced on May 4, 2026.
 
For more information on this long running and well respected program, visit:  Wastewater Plant Operators Short School | Continuing and Professional Education | Virginia Tech
 
For more information on approved pre-license education credits see DPOR Approved Training Credits
 
And as always, feel free to contact us with any questions.

We are thrilled to offer this opportunity!