Justin Niles (left), Andrew French (center) and a representative from a customer (right) standing indoors at the Annual Rural Water Association conference. Andrew French holds a framed plaque recognizing Wastewater Operator of the year. All are wearing business or business-casual attire, and the background includes neutral walls and decorative lighting.

Andrew French Honored as Arizona Wastewater Operator of the Year

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 00:39

Close-up of a clear acrylic award plaque mounted with metal standoffs. The plaque reads, “RWAAZ 2026 Wastewater Operator of the Year presented to Andrew French. Thank You For Your Excellent Service and Dedication.”MacLellan is proud to announce that Andrew French, Contract Manager supporting our wastewater treatment operations, has been named Arizona Wastewater Operator of the Year by the Rural Water Association of Arizona.

The prestigious award recognizes Andrew’s outstanding contributions to wastewater operations and his commitment to environmental stewardship. It reflects a career defined by technical excellence, strong leadership, and a consistent focus on safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

In his role, Andrew has played a key role in advancing operational performance while maintaining high regulatory and safety standards. His leadership and dedication to continuous improvement have delivered meaningful results for our customer partner and contributed positively to MacLellan’s Wastewater Treatment division.

This recognition is particularly meaningful because Andrew was nominated by the customer’ s environmental team, demonstrating the trust, collaboration, and respect he has earned through his work onsite. Customer-nominated honors such as this highlight the strong partnerships Andrew has built and the positive impact he has on daily operations.

Awards of this caliber speak to the professionalism, expertise, and leadership Andrew brings to MacLellan every day. His achievement is a point of pride for our organization and a clear reflection of our commitment to excellence in service to our customers and communities.

 

 

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