Rookie Operator Of The Year Award

Salisbury Mayor James Ireton, Jr. is proud to announce the Maryland Rural Water Association presented Edward Watson with the Rookie Operator of the Year Award at their annual convention in Ocean City, Maryland on Tuesday May 17, 2011. Edward Watson is an operator for the City of Salisbury Water Plants.

He has demonstrated exceptional grasp of the operator tasks and made serious efforts to learn the principals and practices of water treatment operations. Mr. Watson has shown a high level of dedication and commitment to his job and has proven to be an asset to the City of Salisbury Water Plants.

Salisbury Public Works Director, Teresa Gardner said, "The Water Treatment Plant is a 24-7 operation that requires sharp, dedicated individuals to supply our water to our customers. Ed has been a great addition and has a lot of potential."

Mayor Ireton said, "Our thanks goes out to the Maryland Rural Water Association for choosing a Salisbury employee, and a hearty congratulations goes to Mr. Watson."