The following awards are presented annually. WIOA welcomes all members to nominate themselves for the awards below.
This is the most prestigious award presented to TasWater operations staff annually. The award is presented to operators of network systems, or water or wastewater treatment facilities to recognise excellent performance, initiative and all round attention to detail.
As award sponsor, TasWater invites all employees to nominate appropriate “operations staff” to be considered for the award.
The criteria for the determination of the winner is as follows:
Nominees should be employed in Tasmania and should have direct responsibility for operational decisions for network systems or community water and wastewater treatment plants.
The following features are taken into account in considering worthy recipients:
- Continuing education/training achievement;
- Overall plant or system management and condition;
- Demonstrated attention to work, Health and Safety and other regulatory responsibilities;
- Initiative and innovation, demonstrating improved treatment and efficiency
The completed applications are judged by an independent panel nominated by the Water Industry Operators Association of Australia (WIOA) and the winner of the Tasmanian Operator of the Year Award will be announced.
The winner receives a perpetual trophy to keep for 12 months plus a personal trophy to keep permanently. The winner will also join the WIOA operator delegation on their annual trip to New Zealand for a study tour and to participate in the WIOG NZ operations conference.
This award, sponsored by TasWater is designed to provide encouragement to young water industry employees by recognising excellent performance, initiative and all round attention to detail.
As award sponsor, TasWater invites all employees to nominate appropriate “young operations staff” of network systems or water or wastewater treatment facilities to be considered for the Award.
Eligibility
To be eligible for consideration the nominees:
- Must be employed in an operational role in the Tasmanian water industry and be aged under 30 years
- Must have been employed in the water industry for less than 5 years.
Criteria
Nominations are judged on the basis of submissions covering:
- Commitment to and demonstrating a strong OHS ethic in all work performed
- Commitment to undertaking training and then implementation of skills learned into the workplace
- Commitment to team work and following enterprise SOP’s etc.
- Commitment to meeting Corporation and regulatory requirements in the course of all work
- Demonstrated use of initiative or suggestions leading to efficiency or safety improvements
- Any other relevant industry based achievements.
The completed applications are judged by an independent panel nominated by the Water Industry Operators Association of Australia (WIOA) and the winner of the Tasmanian Young Operator of the Year Award will be announced.
The winner receives a perpetual trophy to keep for 12 months plus a personal trophy to keep permanently. The winner will also join the WIOA operator delegation on their annual trip to New Zealand for a study tour and to participate in the WIOG NZ operations conference.
Honouring Tony Hourigan
Tony was a Life Member of WIOA, former board member and a well renowned Water Industry professional.
Tony was a champion to many young Operators across the country and in particular, throughout Tasmania. He was a colleague, supporter and mentor to countless Young Operators within the Australia Water Industry.
We are very proud to name the Tasmanian Operator of the Year, the Tony Hourigan Award.
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