In partnership with TRILITY, WIOA invites applications for the WIOA Team of the Year – Recognition Award.
The WIOA Team of the Year award recognises teams of employees working in any part of the water industry that have made an outstanding contribution to their workplace or community.
The award focuses on those who have gone above and beyond their normal roles and recognise their dedication, initiative, talent, enthusiasm and contribution.
Teams may be recognised for a range of activities. Examples may include:
- implementation of new infrastructure and solutions
- maintaining services through difficult times such as weather events, fires, and the pandemic
- providing support to their communities, other employees, other businesses, or the water industry
- development of innovative programs or initiatives
The WIOA Team of the Year Winner will receive copies of the WIOA Practical Guides for the use of the winning business, to the value of $2,000.
The Runner up Team of the Year will receive copies of the WIOA Practical Guides for the use of the winning business, to the value of $1,000.
Apply here
Applications for the Team of the Year Award Close on 1 October annually and winner will be announced at the WIOA NSW Conference the following month.
Complete applicationNomination Criteria
Nominations will be assessed on the following criteria:
1 Contribution/Initiative
The extent to which initiative or work of the team has been able to create a supportive workplace or supported the community they serve.
2 Teamwork
The extent to which the team were able to work together to deliver the contribution or initiative.
3 Impact
The extent to which the initiative or work of the team has benefited the business, co-workers, or members of the community.
4 Innovation
The level of creativity, imagination, and innovation demonstrated by the team.
Previous Winners
Narromine Shire Council – WIOA 2023 Team Of The Year!
It’s time to announce the winners of the esteemed National Team of the Year award. This remarkable team has truly shone through their exceptional teamwork and innovative strategies and impressed
Rous County Council wins 2022 Team Of The Year
During February 2022 Lismore and its surrounds were decimated by unprecedented flooding. Over 800mm of rain fell in the catchment over a 24-hour period, with more rain causing a second
Tweed Shire Council wins WIOA 2021 Team Of The Year
The winner for 2021 is the Reticulation Supervisors Team from Tweed Shire Council. The team includes Chris O’Dwyer, John Anderson, Anthony Pearse, Jeff Holt, Dale Hickey, Gary Cain and Peter