International Bottled Water Association | NEWS RELEASE | November 8, 2024
Alexandria, VA – The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) announced this week that Ryan Johnston, a plant manager at Culligan Water of Elmira, is a recipient of IBWA’s new Up-and-Comer Award.
This award recognizes outstanding individuals with five years of experience or less in the bottled water industry.
The announcement was made during IBWA’s Annual Business Meeting, which is part of the 2024 IBWA Annual Business Conference held this week (November 4 – 7) in Chicago, Il.
“Ryanis an exceptional Plant Manager for the team of Culligan Water of Elmira. He’s been in the role of plant manager for just one year, and already he has developed key processes and procedures that have earned his plant the prestigious IBWA Excellence in Manufacturing award,” says IBWA Convention Committee Co-Chair Joe Bell.
“He is known for his leadership skills and for building strong relationships and fostering a positive culture within his team.
“Ryan is also proactive in welcoming new employees and customers, ensuring they feel valued and supported. His positive energy, professional expertise, attention to detail, and big-picture thinking make him a standout Culligan employee.”
IBWA has been recognizing the efforts of bottled water industry professionals since 1963. As ambassadors of the bottled water industry, route salespeople are on the front lines of customer service, and—through them—the bottled water industry has direct contact and connection with customers.
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The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is the authoritative source of information about all types of bottled waters, including spring, mineral, purified, artesian, and sparkling. Founded in 1958, IBWA’s membership includes U.S. and international bottlers, distributors and suppliers. IBWA is committed to working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which regulates bottled water as a packaged food product, to set comprehensive and stringent standards for safe, high-quality bottled water products.
In addition to FDA regulations, IBWA member bottlers must adhere to the IBWA Bottled Water Code of Practice, which mandates additional standards and practices that in some cases are more stringent than federal and state regulations. A key feature of the IBWA Bottled Water Code of Practice is a mandatory annual plant inspection by an independent, third-party organization.
