WA Operator of the Year Award

Presented continuously since 1980, this award recognises outstanding operators of water or wastewater treatment facilities. It celebrates excellence in performance, initiative, and meticulous attention to detail—hallmarks of true professionalism in the water industry.

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

Nominations Close: Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Winner Announcement: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at the WA Super Interest Day

Confirmation

You will need to indicate your WIOA membership status and the approval of Nomination.

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

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.

Nominator Declaration

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WA Operator of the Year Award

Confirmation

Nominator information

Nominee Information

Executive Summary

Supporting Information

Photos

Nominator Declaration

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