The American Academy of Water Resources Engineers (AAWRE) was launched in October 2004 as the pilot professional certification academy of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Civil Engineering Certification, Inc. (CEC). Our vision is Board Certified Water Resources Engineers are global leaders serving society in advancing sustainable management of the world’s water and our mission is to provide excellence in leadership by elevating the professional practice of water resources engineering through advanced board certification, continuing education, and ethical and sustainable practice. To date, the AAWRE has granted the Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer (D.WRE) board certifications to over 750 professional engineers who have accumulated extensive project experience, leadership, and advanced body of knowledge in water resources engineering. The AAWRE also has granted the Honorary Diplomate, Water Resources Engineer (Hon.D.WRE) designation to nearly 40 eminent professionals, who have made significant contributions in the water resources engineering profession. www.aawre.org