09/25/2026
09/25/2026
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 NEW ENGLAND WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION’S
DAVID M. ERICKSON GROUNDWATER AWARD RECIPIENT – JAMIE EMERY
The David M. Erickson Groundwater Award is a prestigious accolade and the highest honor given by the New England Water Works Association (NEWWA). It recognizes individual NEWWA members who have demonstrated outstanding professional excellence, technical leadership, and lifetime achievement in the field of groundwater science. Specifically, honorees are celebrated for their significant contributions to groundwater source development, management, protection, and consistent mentorship of the next generation of professionals.
The 2026 award was presented to Jamie Emery, P.G., President of Emery & Garrett Groundwater Investigations, LLC (EGGI), a division of GZA during the membership gala at the NEWWA Annual Conference.
Merrimack Village District (MVD) shares a long and successful history with Jamie. He has worked with MVD for many years on water infrastructure developments, exploration initiatives as well as numerous other projects and his contributions have been vital to MVD’s continued mission “To provide the best Quality, Quantity, and Cost Conscious water that meets or exceeds standards for Merrimack’s consumption and fire protection – from source to tap.”.
Reflecting MVD’s deep appreciation for Jamie’s integral role in the water industry, MVD’s Superintendent, Ronald Miner, Jr., and Business Manager/Water Quality Specialist, Jill Lavoie, attended the ceremony as proud guests to celebrate his well-deserved achievement. They were joined by fellow industry guests from EGGI/GZA, as well as Underwood Engineers, Inc. (UE).
MVD extends its sincere gratitude to Jamie for his service to MVD as well as his invaluable contributions to the water industry and we offer our warmest congratulations for this exceptional recognition.
Pictured Left to Right: Ronald Miner, Jr., MVD Superintendent; Jill Lavoie, MVD Business Manager/Water Quality Specialist; Rebecca Kelling, EGGI Administrative Executive; Lisa Emery; Jamie Emery, P.G., EGGI President; Mike Metcalf, Retired UE Senior Project Manager; Keith Pratt, UE President; and Lynnette Carney, P.E., UE Senior Technical Leader.
