The award recognizes individuals who have given outstanding service to the industry. Williamson has been a Minnesota chapter steering committee member for 15 years. He has served as chairman and vice chairman of the Minnesota chapter and is a board of governors representative which allows him to serve NSWMA on a national level.
Williamson started West Central Sanitation 20 years ago. West Central Sanitation serves six counties: Kandiyohi, Renville, Meeker, Todd, Chippewa, and Stearns.