11/10/2025

Awards Presented at the 2025 WJTA Conference & Expo

Congratulations to the recipients of WJTA’s distinguished awards. On November 6, 2025, a large crowd gathered for WJTA's general assembly and awards presentation honoring outstanding achievements.

View Photos of the Awards Ceremony

WJTA Award Categories

WJTA's highest honor, the Pioneer Award, is presented to honorees in recognition of their contributions to the waterjet industry and to the achievement of the goals of the WJTA, their high moral character and strong personal and business ethics, and dedication to the future of the waterjet industry and to the growth of WJTA.

The WJTA Service Award honors individuals or organizations who have contributed in time and talent toward improvement in the industry or in the WJTA.

The WJTA Technology Award honors individuals or organizations who have introduced new and innovative ideas in engineering or manufacturing.

The WJTA Safety Award honors individuals or organizations who have introduced new and innovative ideas to safety in our industry.

2025 Awards

The 2025 Pioneer Award was presented to Kerry Siggins of StoneAge, Inc., in recognition of her leadership in introducing safer waterjetting tools and extensive contributions to the WJTA.

The 2025 Safety Award was presented to Paul Brewer of Evergreen North America in recognition of his contributions to the WJTA training and certification program and industry safety.

Two 2025 Service Awards were presented, one to Mark Franklin of NLB Corporation in recognition of his many years of service in training and product testing and contributions to the WJTA as a Master Trainer and safety committee member. The second Service Award was presented to Jeff Hensley of StoneAge, Inc., in recognition of his career of training and support to the industry and contributions serving as a WJTA Master Trainer and developing the association's training curriculum.

The 2025 Technology Award was presented to USA DeBusk in recognition of their implementation of automated and environmentally friendly industrial cleaning solutions.

A special thank you to WJTA member A.M. Gatti for their support in fabricating the award plaques.

2025 Awards

WJTA President Jimmy Peck kicks off the General Assembly and Awards Ceremony

WJTA Board of Directors — WJTA's 2025 Board of Directors is Introduced

Micheal Johnson Introduced — WJTA Chairman Kerry Siggins introduces new CEO Micheal Johnson

Paul Brewer - Safety Award — Paul Brewer of Evergreen North America is presented the 2025 Safety Award

Mark Franklin - Service Award — Mark Franklin of NLB Corporation is presented the 2025 Service Award

USA DeBusk - Technology Award — Danny Richter accepts the 2025 Technology Award on behalf of USA DeBusk

Kerry Siggins - Pioneer Award — Kerry Siggins of StoneAge, Inc. is presented the 2025 Pioneer Award

Crowd Gathering — A crowd gathers in the exhibit hall for the start of the General Assembly and Awards Ceremony

Kerry Siggins Speech — Kerry Siggins give an acceptance speech after being awarded the 2025 Pioneer Award