Nominations are now open!
Backflow Hero Award recipients are announced annually on August 16 - National Backflow Prevention Day. This prestigious award recognizes industry leaders who embody the following qualities:
Passion for Protecting Drinking Water:
Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to safeguarding drinking water from the dangers of backflow.
Innovative and Creative Thinking:
Generates fresh, inventive ideas around backflow prevention.
Commitment to Education:
Actively seeks and provides continuing education about the importance and methods of backflow prevention.
Enforcement of Best Practices:
Upholds and promotes the highest standards and best practices in backflow prevention.

Recipients receive a commemorative award to commemorate their achievement, and a donation in their honor will be made to support access to clean water everywhere.


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Previous Recipients

2024 Backflow Hero Award Recipients:


  • Jim Purzycki - Backflow Apparatus and Valve Company (BAVCO)
  • Dave Watson – Dave Watson Associates

Meet the Backflow Heroes!

Nominations for the 2025 Backflow Hero Award will close June 20, 2025