The Maurice Kremer Groundwater Achievement Award was established in 1985 to recognize outstanding Nebraskans who have made a substantive contribution to the conservation and protection of Nebraska’s groundwater. The Kremer Award is chosen annually by a selection committee appointed by The Groundwater Foundation Board of Directors.
Maurice Kremer spent 20 years in the Nebraska Legislature where he was best known for his contributions toward protecting the state’s water resources, earning him the nickname “Mr. Water.” Learn more.
Kremer Award Recipients
2019 Kremer Honoree Roric Paulman
- 2019: Roric Paulman
- 2018: Duane Eversoll
- 2017: Jack Daniel
- 2016: Senator Tom Carlson
- 2015: Susan Seacrest
- 2014: Robert Kuzelka
- 2013: Ron Bishop
- 2012: Dayle Williamson
- 2011: Lee Orton
- 2010: J. Michael Jess
- 2009: Vance Anderson
- 2008: Ann Bleed
- 2007: Jim Cook
- 2006: Senator Ed Schrock
- 2005: Roger Patterson
- 2004: Darrell Watts
- 2003: Chris Beutler
- 2002: Eugene Haarberg
- 2001: Jim Goeke
- 2000: Wayne Madsen
- 1999: Richard Harnsberger
- 1998: Les Sheffield
- 1997: Robert B. Daugherty
- 1996: Frank A. Smith
- 1995: Fred Salmon and Family
- 1994: Virginia Smith
- 1993: Robert B. Crosby
- 1992: Ted Filipi
- 1991: Ralph Marlette
- 1990: Warren Fairchild
- 1989: Val Kuska
- 1988: Eugene Reed
- 1987: Maurice Kremer
- 1986: Vincent Dreeszen
