George F. Pinder, professor at the University of Vermont in the College of Engineering and Mathematics, was recently named an Honorary Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer of the American Academy of Water Resources Engineers (AAWRE), a subsidiary of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

In support of AAWRE’s mission to broaden and deepen the body of knowledge for practicing engineers, AAWRE’s Diplomate certification was developed to improve the practice, elevate the standards and advance the profession of water resources engineers. The Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer represents strong professional ethics and a commitment to lifelong learning and continuing professional development. Since the start of AAWRE’s Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer program, 600 water resources engineers worldwide have qualified for the Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer credential.

The Honorary Diplomate status is AAWRE’s highest honor given to an individual. Since the founding of AAWRE in October 2004, only 36 individuals have received the Honorary Diplomate, Water Resources Engineers status from the academy. Honorary Diplomate status is only granted to outstanding individuals who meet one or more of the following criteria: has attained a position of eminence in the water resources engineering profession, has made a singular noteworthy achievement or sustained noteworthy contributions to the advancement of the water resources engineering profession, or has rendered outstanding service over a sustained period of time in the field of water resources and to the work of the academy.


Pinder, along with other new inductees, was recognized and honored May 18 during AAWRE’s 11th anniversary Diplomate Ceremony at the 2015 EWRI World Environmental & Water Resources Congress in Austin, Texas.

Information: www.aawre.org.