AKRONWater awardAKRON: Brian Gresser, manager of Akron’s Water Reclamation Services, recently received the J.W. Ellms Award from the Ohio Water Environment Association at the group’s annual conference in Columbus.The award recognizes a supervisor who excels in conference activities, civic affairs and leadership.Gresser is a professional engineer who oversees Akron’s Water Reclamation Facility, renewable energy facility and collection system.