2026 Conference Attendee - Colorado Rural Water Association

Registration Opens November 1st!

Full Registration	Full registration includes admittance to all classes on all days of the conference, access to the Vendor Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday, snacks throughout the conference, Vendor Hall Reception, and one ticket to the Banquet on Wednesday Evening. No lunch provided.
Two-Day Registration	Two-day registration includes two consecutive days with admittance to all classes on the selected days, access to the vendor hall, snacks throughout the conference, and vendor hall reception. No lunch provided.
One-Day Registration	One-day registration includes admittance to all classes on the day selected, access to the vendor hall, and snacks for the day. No lunch provided.

	Early Bird Price (ends Jan. 31, 2026)	Price (starting Feb. 1, 2026)
CRWA Members	$320 Full Registration	$375 Full Registration
	$230 Two-day Registration	$285 Two-day Registration
	$125 One-day Registration	$180 One-day Registration
Non Members	$445 Full Registration	$500 Full Registration
	$365 Two-day Registration	$420 Two-day Registration
	$200 One-day Registration	$255 One-day Registration

Vendor Hall Only Monday/Tuesday
CRWA Member $100
Non Member $150

Subject to Change!

Monday, March 16, 2026
8:00 am - 9:30 am	Registration
9:30 am - 10:00 am	Welcome & Opening Remarks
10:00 am - 11:30 am	Mandatory Regulatory Training for Water/Distribution
11:30 am - 1:00 pm	Lunch Break (No Lunch Provided)
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm	Mandatory Regulatory Training for Wastewater/Collection
2:40 pm - 3:30 pm	Panel Discussion- Topic TBD
3:40 pm - 5:00 pm	WWFOCB & Town Hall Meeting
5:10 pm - 6:30 pm	Jeopardy Study Session
5:15 pm - 7:30 pm	Cornhole Tournament (Rotunda)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
7:00 am	Registration
8:00 am - 12:00 pm	Professional Training Session in Water & Wasterwater, Distribution, Collection, & Leadership
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Fireside Chat-Women In Rural Water Luncheon ($25 for Lunch)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Lunch Break (No Lunch Provided)
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Vendor Hall Open for Wastewater & Collection Operators
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Professional Training Session in Water & Wasterwater, Distribution, Collection, & Leadership
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Vendor Hall Reception

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
7:00 am	Registration
8:00 am - 12:00 pm	Vendor Hall Open for Water & Distribution Operators
8:00 am - 12:00 pm	Professional Training Session in Water & Wasterwater, Distribution, Collection, & Leadership
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Lunch Break (No Lunch Provided)
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Professional Training Session in Water & Wasterwater, Distribution, Collection, & Leadership
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm	Awards Recognition Banquet

Thursday, March 19, 2026
8:00 am - 12:00 pm	Professional Training Session in Water & Wasterwater, Distribution, Collection, & Leadership
8:15 am - 11:45 am	Utilities Site Tours - Water & Wastewater
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Lunch Break (No Lunch Provided)
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	CRWA Annual Board Meeting
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Professional Training Session in Water & Wasterwater, Distribution, Collection, & Leadership

Cornhole Tournament- Monday, March 16, 5:15 pM

Think you’ve got what it takes to win it all? Join us for an exciting Cornhole Tournament where skill meets prizes!
Don’t Wait! This is a first-come, first-served event, open to the first 30 participants only. Get ready to toss your way to victory and claim the ultimate prize. Click here to register.

Best Tasting Water Contest - Tuesday, March 16

Want to enter your system in the drinking water contest? Bring a gallon of labeled, cooled, drinking water from your community’s supply to the registration desk by 9 AM on Monday, March 16th. Your sample will be kept chilled, and a panel of judges will select a winner based on taste, odor, and clarity. The winning water will be announced at our Awards Banquet on Wednesday evening, March 19th and represent CRWA and compete with nationwide utilities at the NRWA Water Rally in 2027. Fill out the form to register your water.

ZENNER Ultimate Meter Challenge- Tuesday, March 17, 1:30 PM

Timed trials of the Ultimate Meter Competition will begin when the exhibit hall opens at 1:30 pm. Limited Entry! There will be three prize winners for this competition. The winner will automatically advance to the 2026 National Rural Water Conference (WaterPro) in Phoenix, Arizona. This event is sponsored by Zenner USA and designed specifically for Water Professionals to test and measure how quickly, totally, and accurately an individual can assemble a working meter in a bracket tournament. Visit our website for more information. Click to Register!

Vendor Hall Reception- Tuesday, March 16, 4:00 pM

You are invited to a social event to be held at the Exhibit Hall. The happy hour starts at 4:00 PM, where you can catch up with colleagues and exhibitors, plus meet many new ones! Appetizers will be available, and a couple of drink tickets are included. Check the RSVP box on your registration to spend Tuesday night with your colleagues, enjoying a night of chatter and fun.

Waterworks Trivia- Tuesday, March 17, 4 PM

Utilities teams — here’s your chance to show off your knowledge and win a prize for your facility! Gather a team of 3 and play the New Waterworks Trivia challenge. Compete for bragging rights and great prizes! Sign up online under the events tab or
click to register.

Fireside Chat Women's Luncheon- Tuesday, March 17, 12 PM
We invite you to join CRWA's 2nd Annual Fireside Chat: Women in Rural Water Luncheon. This event aims to unite women in the rural water & wastewater industry who are committed to protecting and managing our water resources sustainably. Our guest speaker is making a difference in the water and wastewater sector. Laura Rieck is the Assistant Public Works Director/Utilities Manager for the City of Durango, CO. Her background is in water/wastewater management and operations, water resource management, environmental consulting and engineering, and public education and outreach related to public works and hydrology. She is a certified operator with Water Treatment A, Distribution 4, Wastewater Treatment C, Collections 2, Backflow Tester and Backflow Testing proctor certifications. She is an educator at heart, helping the public learn about what public works does and why it's so important. She is also an operator advocate, striving to help all operators achieve their professional development goals by providing training opportunities to operators throughout Southwest CO and the four corners region.

Sign-up today! Limited seats!

Laura Riek
$25.00 per person.
Click to Register!

Site Tour of Water/Wastewater Facilities- Thursday, March 19, 8:15 aM

Have you always wanted to learn more about the water and wastewater treatment process? CRWA invites you to experience the sights and sounds (and smells!) of water/wastewater treatment facilities. This is a limited-seat event with two different site tours. Make your reservations today. Reservations are made when you register for the conference. (Earn .2 Tus)

Join us on the evening of Wednesday, March 18, for a night of celebration as we honor the outstanding water and wastewater systems, managers, and operators who go above and beyond to serve our communities and advance this incredible industry.

Enjoy a delicious dinner buffet and cash bar, followed by an evening of laughter and inspiration with our featured entertainer — Robert Rik!

Robert began his career as a stand-up comedian in Columbus, Ohio, in 1991 and spent over a decade touring nationwide with an improvisational comedy troupe. Today, he brings that same energy and humor to corporate and professional audiences, blending entertainment with powerful insights.

Let’s come together to recognize our hard-working and dedicated peers who have done an outstanding job in 2025!

Nominate a Colleague

Fill out this form to nominate.

Award Categories
Water System of the Year
Wastewater System of the Year
Manager of the Year
Water Operator of the Year
Wastewater Operator of the Year
Rookie Water Operator of the Year
Rookie Wastewater Operator of the Year

All hotel reservations are handled directly with the hotel. There are many hotels to choose from in the Loveland area. We have a room block reserved at Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland Conference Center for March 16, 2026, through March 19, 2026. Booking your room is simple, just select "Book a Room" to receive your group's preferred rate of $159. Register by clicking here!

Our Overflow Partnering Hotels are:

SpringHill Suites is offering a discounted price of $129 per night located at 6445 Crossroads Boulevard, Windsor, CO 80550 (970) 795-8800.
Click this link: Book under CO Rural Water Association.

MyPlace Hotel: MyPlace is offering a discounted price of $89.99 (Single) $99.99 (Double) per night located at 3975 Peralta Dr, Loveland. CO 80538 (970) 685-4357. Book under CRWA2026. Click this link: Colorado Rural Water Association

Don't miss out. We look forward to Seeing You!

PARKING: The Embassy Suites has opened parking for Colorado Rural Water Attendees and Exhibitors. No parking code needed!

For more information on exhibitors for our 2026 conference, click on the link to access our Exhibitor Booth map.

Booth Map

Colorado Rural Water Sweepstakes

Official Rules

No purchase is necessary to enter or win a prize. By participating, participants agree to these official rules.

Colorado Rural Water Association will offer prizes contributed through our association and contributing vendors for the Sweepstakes. Participants can enter in person by purchasing Sweepstakes tickets at the Colorado Rural Water Conference and Exhibition on March 16-19, 2026 in Loveland, Colorado. Participants can also receive Sweepstakes tickets without making a purchase via mail by following the instructions below.

Who Is Eligible To Enter/Win?
The Sweepstakes is open only to individuals who are residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico and who are 18 years of age or older on the day of participation. An eligible individual who attempts to enter the Sweepstakes is hereafter referred to as a Participant. Each participant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules.

How To Enter The Sweepstakes
Participants who choose to participate in person can purchase Sweepstakes tickets at the Colorado Rural Water Conference and Exhibition on March 16-19, 2026 in Loveland, Colorado.

Participants can receive tickets without making a purchase by mailing a handwritten note requesting Colorado Rural Utility Scholarship Sweepstakes tickets in a large envelope addressed to: Colorado Rural Utility Scholarship Sweepstakes, c/o Colorado Rural Water Association, 176 W Palmer Lake Dr Pueblo West, Co 81001. Requests must include an empty, self-addressed stamped envelope. CRWA will use the self-addressed stamped envelope to mail two tickets. Participants may submit one request per week through March 4, 2026.

All tickets must be entered for prizes at the Colorado Rural Water Conference and Exhibition on March 16-19, 2026, in Loveland, Colorado. Participants who receive tickets by mail and are unable to enter the tickets in person can receive accommodation by requesting their tickets be randomly entered in the sweepstakes. Accommodation requests must be received by March 4, 2026.

Prize Winner Notification
Up to 20 prizes will be available as contributed through the Colorado Rural Water Association and our vendors. Winners have to be present to win.