Emerging Professionals Oral and Poster Presentation Winners

During the annual Onsite Wastewater Mega-Conference, the EPC hosts both an oral and a poster competition to encourage and recognize outstanding contributions from young professionals.  These events are designed to promote greater engagement, support professional development, and highlight emerging talent within the onsite wastewater community.  For the oral and poster presentation competitions, young professionals volunteer to present their work in various technical sessions throughout the conference.  A panel of industry experts evaluates each presentation based on clarity, technical merit, delivery, and overall impact.

NOWRA is pleased to announce the 2025 Emerging Professionals Oral and Presentation Winners:

Previous Years Emerging Professionals Presentation winners:

2024 Oral Presentation Winners:

Gabby Saba
Wastewater Alternatives & Innovations

2024 Poster Presentation Winners:

Lilith Astete Vasquez, PhD
PhD Candidate
San Diego State University

2023 Oral Presentation Winner:

Hillary Yonce
Professional Hydrologist & Environ. Scientist
Tetra Tech

2023 Poster Presentation Winner:

Sara Wigginton, PhD
MASSTC Microbiologist
Health and Environ. Barnstable County
Regional Government of Cape Cod

2022 Oral Presentation Winner:

Elizabeth S. Boor
MS Student, Water Resources Sciences
University of Minnesota

2022 Poster Presentation Winner:

Lilith Astete Vasquez, EIT 
PhD Student, Engineering Sciences
University of California & San Diego State University