News Archive

News & Events

Keeping you informed of the latest in certification news and issues.

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01/27/2009

ABC Kicks off 22nd Annual Conference in California -

Attendees from across the globe gather to discuss certification issues.

LA QUINTA, Calif. – January 27, 2009 – Almost 90 profes... Read More »

 

12/30/2008

Board Changes set for ABC in Coming Years -

A recent vote on governance structure passed with strong support from members


AMES, Iowa – December... Read More »

 

03/02/2009

ABC Launches Newly Designed Website -

AMES, Iowa – March 3, 2009

Water quality, environment and certification are the themes for a re-designed www.abccert.org, launched Ma... Read More »

 

04/27/2009

Call for Presentations Draws to a Close this Week -

AMES, Iowa - Apr. 27, 2009

The deadline is fast approaching to submit presentation proposals for the 2010 Association of Boards o... Read More »

 

05/08/2009

Awards Recognize Environmental Certification Advancement Efforts -

AMES, Iowa - May 8, 2009

The ABC Awards Committee is seeking nominations to recognize the efforts of its members, volunteer board and commi... Read More »

 

06/07/2010

Annual Conference Call for Presentations Deadline Extended -

AMES, Iowa -- (June 7, 2010) The Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) Annual Conference, one of the most comprehensive environmental certif... Read More »

 

01/02/2011

2011 ABC Leadership to Spearhead Exam Development Initiatives -

ANKENY, Iowa – (Nov. 16, 2010) The Association of Boards of Certification (ABC), representing environmental certification programs around the... Read More »

 

01/10/2011

Office of Water Programs Seeking Lead Engineer for Training Program -

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - (Jan. 10, 2011) The Office of Water Programs, California State University, Sacramento, an ABC Associate Member,... Read More »

 

01/13/2011

ABC 2010 Annual Report -

ANKENY, Iowa – (Jan. 13, 2011) You can now download a copy of the 2010 Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) Annual Report which celeb... Read More »

 

02/02/2011

ABC Annual Conference Includes Keynote Speeches from WEF and AWWA -

PHOENIX – (Feb. 2, 2011) “The things we do this week have an impact on the history and future of certification,” said Cordell Sam... Read More »

 

02/03/2011

ABC Proud to Partner with WEF to Recognize Operators -

ANKENY, Iowa - (Feb. 3, 2011) In a recent edition of the Water Environment Federation (WEF) Highlights newsletter, Jeanette Brown, 2010-20... Read More »

 

03/30/2011

ABC Hosts Examination Development Webinar -

ANKENY, Iowa - (March 30, 2011) Interested in learning what goes on behind the scenes of developing an ABC examination? Join the Association of Boa... Read More »

 

04/04/2011

Our Biggest Asset: Diverse Membership -

ANKENY, Iowa - (April 4, 2011) As an Association representing environmental certification programs internationally, we’re able to facilitate ... Read More »

 

05/03/2011

Communities to ‘Celebrate the Essential’ during Drinking Water Week 2011 -

DENVER - (May 2, 2011) The American Water Works Association (AWWA), the authoritative resource on safe water, is celebrating Drinking Wat... Read More »

 

05/03/2011

ABC Hosts Web-Based Testing Webinar -

ANKENY, Iowa - (May 3, 2011) Wanting to learn more about ABCs Web-Based Testing (WBT) examination option? Through WBT, ABC Testing Clients can admi... Read More »

 

05/18/2011

ABC Conference Celebrating Forty Years of Advancing Certification Announces Call for Presentations -

ANKENY, Iowa - (May 18, 2011) As the kickoff event of a yearlong celebration honoring 40 years of serving as the only organization created solely a... Read More »

 

06/15/2011

ABC Postpones Strategic Initiatives Webinar -

ANKENY, Iowa – (June 15, 2011) Please note the June 20 webinar on ABCs Strategic Initiatives will be postponed due to scheduling conflicts. D... Read More »

 

06/17/2011

Paul D. Bishop Earns Certified Association Executive Credential -

WASHINGTON, DC - (June 17, 2011) ASAE has announced that Paul D. Bishop, Chief Executive Officer of Association of Boards of Certification has... Read More »

 

06/21/2011

International Organization Seeking Professional to Lead Member Services & Certification Team -

The Association of Boards of Certification (ABC), an international organization representing environmental certification authorities, is seeking an... Read More »

 

07/06/2011

Governor’s Proclamation: Wastewater and Water Workers of Iowa Week -

An event is planned for Thursday, July 28th, at 10:00 a.m., at the Ames Wastewater Treatment Plant, where the Governor will sign a proclamation for... Read More »

 

07/07/2011

WEF, ABC and AWWA Renew Commitment to Protecting Water Resources -

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Representing a commitment of working together to protect one of the world’s most precious resources,... Read More »

 

07/22/2011

Sharp Honored with 28th Annual Governors Volunteer Award -

ANKENY, Iowa – (July 13, 2011) Laurie Sharp of Altoona received a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Terry E. Branstad during a s... Read More »

 

09/07/2011

ABC’s 2012-2016 Strategic Plan Illustrates Dedication to Certification Program Members and the Environmental Certification Industry -

ANKENY, Iowa – (September 7, 2011) Achieving ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation, developing and implementing new ABC products, and expanding th... Read More »

 

11/22/2011

ABC Office Closed for Thanksgiving -

ANKENY, Iowa - (Nov. 22, 2011) The Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) office will close early on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. in observan... Read More »