Nevada Water Resources Association
Congratulations on this lifetime achievement award!
NEVADA WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
2024 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Awarded to Pete Goicoechea
The Nevada Water Resources Association proudly presents the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award to Pete Goicoechea. The Association presents this award in recognition of Pete’s dedication and service to the State of Nevada, NWRA and its members, and to water resources in Nevada. Pete’s career includes 16 years as a county commissioner, ten years as a state assemblyman, and twelve years as a state senator. Pete has been actively involved in all aspects of issues related to water throughout his ranching and political career. He has been a standout leader in both the Assembly and Senate with respect to water issues, being the person, ALL his colleagues turned to for advice, education and opinions. Pete brought his rural background and experience to discussions regarding water issues. However, Pete has always been fair, respectful, and insightful regarding all the varied interests, including municipal, environmental, and Native American. Ultimately, with issues related to water, the sustainability of Nevada’s resource will always be his most important constituent.
Thank you, Pete, for your service and dedication to Nevada’s water resources.
Deadline date for nominations for the
2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
is November 1, 2024
Nomination Form
Selection Criteria
*Award will be announced at the 2025 NWRA Annual Conference
Nevada Water Resources Association's Lifetime Achievement Award candidates must have contributed a significant portion of their career to Nevada's water resources. It would be preferred that the candidate is either a member of NWRA during their career, or participated in NWRA events, but it is not a requirement. The candidate may be retired from a water resources career, and can be working in another position/occupation after their retirement from a lifetime career in the field of water resources.
