Rod Kappes of BDM Rural Water receives Russ Phillips Memorial Award from SDARWS

The South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems (SDARWS) has presented the Russ Phillips Memorial Award to Rod Kappes of BDM Rural Water System during the SDARWS Annual Technical Conference on Jan. 13, 2026, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre, SD.

The Russ Phillips Memorial Award honors the legacy of Russ Phillips, whose 24 years of service with the Tripp County Water Users District reflected deep expertise, dedication, and a lasting commitment to water stewardship. The award recognizes an individual whose career demonstrates exceptional leadership, professionalism, and unwavering service to rural water. For more on this story and many more please purchase a copy of the Sisseton Courier on news stands now or purchase a copy of the E-edtion on this website.