Peggy Barton, director of Washington Certification Services at Green River College, recently received a Lifetime Achievement award for her work advancing the cause of certifying environmental professionals.

Barton oversees administration of the Washington State Department of Health’s professional growth program for certified water works operators, its annual renewal program and backflow assembly testers’ certification program. For more than 35 years, her commitment, high standards and dedication to contemporary training programs, with clear and relevant instruction, resulted in highly trained, exceptionally competent waterworks operators for Washington State.

Every year, during National Drinking Water Week, state health officials honor the hardworking individuals who ensure the water coming out of faucets is safe. They were nominated by supervisors, peers and staff from the Office of Drinking Water.

Learn more at doh.wa.gov.