The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is a non-profit professional organization that enhances knowledge and expertise by providing a forum for technology exchange, professional development, networking opportunities, public education, and outreach to more than 9000 environmental professionals in 65 countries. A&WMA also promotes global environmental responsibility and increases the effectiveness of organizations to make critical decisions that benefit society.

The Central New York Chapter of A&WMA serves approximately 300 members in such diverse fields as engineering, compliance management, industrial hygiene, hazardous waste management, legal counsel, government, and more.

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This message is a bittersweet for us as it represents a passing of a dedicated member and the showing of his legacy. The Central New York Chapter of Air & Waste Management Association would like to express our sincere condolences to Joe Juszkiewicz’s family and our gratitude to Joe for his role in helping build the chapter into what we are today. For those who hadn’t heard, Joe passed away on May 18th (Joseph Juszkiewicz Obituary (2026) - Syr, NY - Syracuse Post Standard) and was not just a long-term member of our chapter but one of the founding members in 1995.

His importance to the CNY Chapter was the reason the annual scholarships awarded were named the Joseph A. Juskiewicz Scholarships, which are awarded to multiple deserving students as they embark on their education in the environmental field. Joe’s commitment to the chapter and our field was greatly appreciated, and he will be missed. We look forward to carrying his memory and example in the chapter and these scholarships as well as for future members to come.