PALM DESERT - The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) today presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Randy Record, who has served on the Eastern Municipal Water District Board of Directors for 24 years including 20 years as its representative on the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Board of Directors. Presented during ACWA's 2024 Fall Conference & Expo in Palm Desert, the award recognizes individuals who have made remarkable and lasting contributions to California water.

Record has been a leading voice in bringing together water users from urban and agricultural backgrounds to find common solutions to California's water challenges. He has helped advance long-term solutions including the California Water Fix and the Regional Recycled Water Program. He has also been actively involved in ACWA throughout his career and led the association as President during the 2012-'13 term.

"Randy Record is the true embodiment of a leader in this industry," said ACWA President Cathy Green. "His vision and dedication to bridging differences has led to successful collaborations between urban and agricultural backgrounds."

Record retires from the EMWD Board of Directors this month and plans to become a full-time farmer at his vineyard in the Paso Robles area.

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