VIC Operator of the Year Award

Presented continuously since 1980, this award recognises outstanding operators of water or wastewater treatment facilities. It celebrates excellence in performance, initiative, and meticulous attention to detail—hallmarks of true professionalism in the water industry.

Think you or someone you know deserves this recognition? Apply now and showcase your achievements!

Nominations Open: Monday, 12 October 2026
Nominations Close: Friday, 12 February 2027
Winner Announcement: Thursday, 4 March at the 2027 VIC Water Industry Operations Conference & Exhibition.

Confirmation

You will need to indicate your WIOA membership status and the approval of Nomination.

Are you a member of WIOA?(Required)

Yes

Have you obtained management approval to submit this nomination?(Required)

Yes

Nominator information

This section is information and approval form the nominator (typically the direct line supervisor).

Nominator Name(Required)

First Last

Job Title(Required)

Organisation name(Required)

Nominator Mobile Number(Required)

Nominator Email(Required)

Nominee Information

Nominee Name(Required)

First Last

Organisation name(Required)

Position(Required)

Years of Employment(Required)

Qualifications / Trade(Required)

Nominee Mobile Phone Number(Required)

Nominee Email(Required)

Executive Summary

Please outline the main reason for this nomination(Required)

This summary will become the introduction speech of the award recipient (maximum 300 words)

Supporting Information

Outline ideas, activities and achievements by the nominee which illustrate initiative and innovation demonstrating improved treatment and/or system operation and efficiency(Required)

(maximum 150 words)

Overall plant and/or system management and conditions and nominee’s specific contribution to these areas(Required)

(maximum 150 words)

Detail the nominee’s demonstrated attention to Workplace Health and Safety and other regulatory issues(Required)

(maximum 150 words)

Personal development / training achievements – relevant vocational, education and training undertaken(Required)

Please detail all relevant vocational education and training (maximum 150 words) (maximum 150 words)

Any other relevant Industry Based Achievements

(maximum 150 words)

Photos

Please attach your Organisation Logo, and 1-3 photos of your nominee, including 1x portrait photo (to be used during Awards presentation) and at least 1x photo working onsite (for judging processes).

Organisation Logo(Required)

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Portrait Photo(Required)

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Onsite/Field Work Photo 1(Required)

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Onsite/Field Work Photo 2

Max. file size: 128 MB.

VIC Operator of the Year Award

Confirmation

Nominator information

Nominee Information

Executive Summary

Supporting Information

Photos

Nominator Declaration

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