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Contribution to the LSP Practice Awards

The LSPA Board established the Contribution to the LSP Practice Awards to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations and their contributions to the field of hazardous waste site cleanup in Massachusetts. These awards are highly regarded by the recipients as well as LSPA members and colleagues, and the goodwill created by this award program helps promote a positive image of LSPs and the Massachusetts privatized program. To view the list of prior award recipients, please click here.

The awards will be presented at the September Membership Meeting, on September 17, 2026, at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel in Westborough, MA. 

Below please find information on the award categories and review process. Award nominations are due by July 31, 2026.

Award Categories

  • LSPA Member Award: Presented to an LSPA Member in recognition of their leadership, commitment, and contributions to the LSPA and its membership in recent years.
  • LSPA Service Award: Presented to an individual or organization in recognition of their service to/support of the LSPA and its mission in recent years. Service may be in the form of in-kind services, financial, or other support.
  • LSPA Contribution to the Practice Award: Presented to an individual or organization from the public, non-profit, or private sector for outstanding contributions to the LSP practice and advancing the waste site cleanup profession in recent years. Attributes may include creativity in balancing economic development with environmental values, practical approaches to regulatory compliance, and innovative initiatives in technology and sustainability.
  • LSPA Environmental Justice (EJ) Award: Presented to an individual or organization from the public, non-profit, or private sector for recent or continuing outstanding contributions in increasing awareness of EJ issues and/or supporting EJ communities.
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Presented to an individual in recognition of their distinguished and continued contributions over 25 years or more to the advancement of science, standards, and/or professionalism in the field of site assessment and remediation under MGL c. 21E. The awardee must be an LSP or someone in the supporting professions, and someone who is/has demonstrated a commitment to the LSPA through LSPA leadership (e.g., founding member, committee chair, Board member/officer) and/or partnership with the LSPA via a related organization. 

Submit an Award Nomination
Click here to submit a nomination for one or more of the awards. Please note you will need to complete a form for each nominee. Please provide as much detail as requested so the LSPA Board of Directors can adequately evaluate the nominee. Applications are due by July 31, 2026. Contact us with questions.

Award Review Process
The LSPA Board of Directors reviews all nominations and votes on the nominees. Awards are made at the sole discretion of the LSPA Board of Directors. Awards are not always given out in each category, and there may be more than one award presented in any category.