Operator of the Year Award

This is the most prestigious award presented at WIOA NSW conference annually. The award is presented to operators of water or wastewater treatment facilities to recognise excellent performance, initiative and all-round attention to detail.

Nominations

Nominations are sought annually from Water Authorities and water companies throughout each state for operators who meet the following criteria:
 
  • Nominees should be working in their state of nomination and should have direct responsibility for operational decisions at community water, sewer, or recycled water systems/networks and/or water, wastewater or recycled water treatment plants or industrial water or wastewater plants.
  • Nominees should have demonstrated a continued high level of performance, initiative, and all-around attention to detail in the execution of their duties.

This award is designed to provide encouragement to water industry employees by recognising excellent  performance, initiative and attention to detail.

Prize

The completed applications are judged by an independent panel. In addition to the prestige and recognition of being named the award winner, each State’s winning Operator of the Year will receive a trophy, certificate, and professional development prize of an all-expenses paid trip to an overseas water conference.

Closing dates

  • VIC: Friday 23rd March, 2025
  • NSW: Friday 11th July, 2025
  • QLD: Friday 17th October, 2025

Step 1 of 4

State of nomination

Executive Summary

Please outline the main reason for this nomination (maximum 300 words)
(maximum 300 words)

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