National Mentor of the Year Award Application Form

The National Mentor of the Year Award recognises an exceptional individual in Australia’s water industry who demonstrates outstanding commitment to developing operators, building capability and confidence, and fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement across networks and treatment operations.

Think you or someone you know deserves this recognition? Apply now.

Nominations Close: Wednesday, 19 August 2026.
Winner Announcement: Thursday, 10 September at the 2026 NSW Water Industry Operations Conference & Exhibition.

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Nominator Information

Nominator Name(Required)

First Last

Job title(Required)

Organisation name(Required)

Nominator Mobile Number(Required)

Nominator Email(Required)

Are you a member of WIOA?(Required)

Nominee Details (Mentor)

Nominee (Mentor) Name(Required)

First Name Last Name

Organisation name(Required)

Nominee (Mentor) Job title(Required)

Years of Employment(Required)

Nominee (Mentor) Mobile Number(Required)

Nominee (Mentor) Email(Required)

Nominee relationship to Mentor:(Required)

1. Summary of Mentoring Role(Required)

Provide an overview of the nominee’s mentoring activities and who they support. (Suggested length: 150–250 words)

2. Demonstrated Impact on Operators(Required)

Describe how the nominee has helped operators grow, including examples of skill development, building confidence, coaching in the field, supporting safe and effective operations, and encouraging inclusion and teamwork. Provide specific examples where possible.

3. Contribution to Safety & Continuous Improvement(Required)

Explain how the nominee promotes safe work practices, operational excellence, collaborative learning, and improvements in systems, processes, or organisational culture.

4. Evidence of “Going Above and Beyond”(Required)

Give examples that demonstrate the nominee’s dedication beyond their normal role. This may include after‑hours support, extra coaching sessions, leading by example during challenging events, or helping staff prepare for new responsibilities.

5. Testimonials or Quotes (Optional)

You may include short statements from operators or colleagues who have benefitted from the nominee’s mentoring.

National Mentor of the Year Award Application Form

Nominator Information

Nominee Details (Mentor)

Supporting Documents (Optional)

Nominee Declaration

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