In recognition of his contributions and achievement as an HDPE expert. This individual has devoted years of knowledge and experience toward design, installation methods and industry best practices. He / She is known throughout the industry as an innovative thinker and problem solver. He / she has willingly shared extensive knowledge as an HDPE advisor and has been instrumental in advocating and supporting the Alliance for PE Pipe Mission.
2024 Bob Haack - Alliance for PE Pipe
2024 Juan Quintero - McElroy
2023 Dave Mosier – CM
2022 Chris Weight – SECOR
2021 Greg Ellwood - ISCO
2020 Richard Kolasa – WL Plastics
2019 Doug Keller - LyondellBasell
2018 Jeff Cole - CM
2017 Connor Bush – Performance Pipe
2016 Chase Auansakul – Performance Pipe now PF Distributors
In recognition of a lifetime of achievement as an industry pioneer, leader and legend, this individual has devoted decades of knowledge and expertise toward the design, engineering and / or use of HDPE pipe use in North America. This award is bestowed as candidates are identified as appropriate and not annually. If you know of a worthy individual, please communicate with the executive director of the PE Alliance.
2024 Richard Kolasa
2021 Andy Mayer
2020 Harvey Svetlik
The Scoby Award is presented to a municipal staff member by the Alliance in recognition of that individual’s responsible approach to infrastructure renovation. The award is named in honor of Greg Scoby, PE who transformed the City of Palo Alto, CA into an exclusive HDPE user for water and wastewater. This award is bestowed as candidates are identified as appropriate and not annually. If you know of a worthy individual, please communicate with the executive director of the PE Alliance.
2020 Holly Link
2018 Richard Brand
2017 Luis Aguiar
2016 Greg Scoby
An Alliance for PE Pipe program to develop professionals and knowledgeable industry insiders to assist in the development of the PE market. This program 5conducts monthly sessions with a group of committed industry individuals who want to expan their HDPE pipe, fittings, equipment, processes, resin and installation method knowledge to advance the industry. They also desire to serve as industry ambassadors through the balance of their career.
Graduates: 2024
2023 Graduates
2022 Graduates
2024 – CREATIVE TRENCHLESS INSTALLATION The Unified Southern Sarpy Wastewater ProjectSarpy County and Cities Wastewater Agency19 Miles | 14” to 36” HDPE Dual Force Mains | DR 17 DIPS Presented to ISCO IndustriesSubmitted by Will Vodak Sarpy County, Nebraska, faced development challenges due to limited infrastructure. The $130 million Unified Southern Sarpy Wastewater Project addressed… >> Read More
2023 – CREATIVE TRENCHLESS INSTALLATION South Claiborne Transmission MainSewer and Water Board of New Orleans5600’ 48” DR 17 DIPS Presented to AGRUSubmitted by Yuse LajiminmuhipParticipating Members: Murphy Pipelines The design called for the compressed fit installation method, which uses existing infrastructure as a framework for installing the new pipe. With this method, used extensively by… >> Read More
2022 – First Time User May City IA Water16 Miles 6” – 12” DR11 Awarded to: WL PlasticsSubmitted by: Richard KolasaParticipating Members: McElroy Manufacturing The project was undertaken to add capacity to the May City Iowa’s water supply to accommodate high demand during summer periods. A total of sixteen miles of 12” will be installed… >> Read More
2021 – Creative Trenchless Solutions Spring Park MN Pipe Bursting2300’ 10” DR11 Double Upsize Awarded to: Core & MainSubmitted by: David MosierParticipating Members: McElroy Manufacturing The Spring Park, Minnesota pipe bursting project involved the replacement and upsizing of approximately 2300’ of 6” cast iron pipe with 10” HDPE pipe. The runs averaged 300’ and required… >> Read More
The MLA program will recognize innovative and instructional HDPE projects annually at its Industry Showcase. The program has a threefold objective.
The Alliance for PE Pipe is pleased to announce that is has established a new industry award for 2017 and beyond. The Alliance has seen tremendous growth in the municipal water market over the years and continues to be impressed by municipal innovators who go against the grain and use an innovative product like HDPE pipe.