Principal Hydrogeologist and GLA’s wholly owned subsidiary Clear Creek Associates’ Co-Founder Marvin Glotfelty, PG, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) M. King Hubbert Award. The award is presented to a person who has made a major science or engineering contribution to the groundwater industry through research, technical papers, teaching, and practical applications. Previous recipients have been hydrologic pillars such as Stavros Papadopulos, Allan Freeze, John Cherry, John Bredehoeft, Shlomo Neumann, Mary Anderson, John Hem, and others. A roster of esteemed award recipients can be viewed here. Award presentations will take place during Groundwater Week 2025, December 9 to 11, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
According to Mr. Glotfelty, “This is a testament to NGWA’s recognition that water well technology is as important as other hydrologic technologies and scientific advances, since it is from those wells that our data (as well as water) flows.”
NGWA Awards of Excellence represent the highest quality in standards and business practices. Award recipients are recognized for outstanding contributions through service, innovation, research, safety, and outstanding projects of scientific and technological importance affecting the growth and well-being of the groundwater industry.
Mr. Glotfelty is nationally renowned for his expertise in water well design and construction technology. Click here to learn more about the awardee and connect with Marvin on LinkedIn. Read more on the NGWA website.
