QLD New Operator of the Year Award Form

Generously sponsored by the Queensland Water Directorate, this award is designed to provide encouragement to new water industry employees by recognising excellent performance, initiative and all round attention to detail.

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

Nominations Open: Friday, 16 October 2026
Nominations Close: Friday, 4 June 2027
Winner Announcement: Thursday, 24 June at the 2027 QLD Water Industry Operations Conference & Exhibition.

Confirmation

Please confirm your eligibility for nomination

Has the nominee worked for less than 5 years in the water industry?(Required)

Yes

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 from the nominator (typically the direct line supervisor).

Nominator Name(Required)

First Last

Position(Required)

Mobile Phone Number(Required)

Nominator Email(Required)

Nominee Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Organisation name(Required)

Position(Required)

Years of Employment(Required)

Qualifications / Trade(Required)

Mobile Phone Number(Required)

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 activities and ideas of the nominee which illustrate initiative and innovation demonstrating improved practices(Required)

Please reference the nominees achievements (maximum 150 words)

Outline activities which demonstrate commitment of the nominee to customer service and ensuring that all works are completed to the highest possible standards(Required)

Please detail the nominee’s specific contribution to these areas (maximum 150 words)

Detail the nominee’s demonstrated attention to occupational health and safety and other regulatory responsibilities.(Required)

(maximum 150 words)

Personal Development/training achievement(Required)

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

Any Other Community involvement(Required)

Please attach separate sheet if required (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.

QLD New Operator of the Year Award Form

Confirmation

Nominator information

Nominee Information

Executive Summary

Supporting Information

Photos

Nominator Declaration

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