EMWD Recognized for Outstanding Community Engagement Efforts
May 18, 2026
Perris, CA (May 18, 2026) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) was honored last week for excellence in public outreach, including earning “Best In Show” at the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) annual conference in San Diego.
EMWD received four honors at the awards gala, including the “Best In Show” award for its documentary video highlighting its 75 years of service to the community. The “Built On Service” documentary video, which debuted in 2025, also received top honors in the “Video – consultant-supported” category.
EMWD was also recognized with the following:
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EPIC Award in the Marketing Campaign – In-house category for its campaign to educate City of Perris consolidation customers about EMWD’s MyAccount customer portal.
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Award of Distinction in the Graphic Design – Print category for EMWD’s 75th Anniversary book.
“EMWD is incredibly appreciative of the recognition provided by CAPIO,” EMWD Board President Stephen Corona said. “We are proud of the work we have done to educate and engage our customers, and these awards are a byproduct of that commitment.”
CAPIO is an industry organization committed to advancing public agency outreach through training, mentorship, and more.
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Eastern Municipal Water District is the water, wastewater service and recycled water provider to more than one million people living and working within a 682-square mile service area in western Riverside County and northern San Diego County. It is California’s sixth-largest retail water agency, and its mission is “To deliver value to our diverse customers and the communities we serve by providing safe, reliable, economical and environmentally sustainable water, wastewater and recycled water services.” More information can be found at www.emwd.org.