Awards Program
The Australian Water Association offers a range of awards at both state and national levels, and plays an important role in promoting the contribution our members make to the industry and community.
The awards not only recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations, they inspire the entire industry to make a positive change and help drive a sustainable water future.
Aside from the Student awards, all awards are only open to Australian Water Association members.
2020 National Award Winners
Usually presented at a gala dinner during the AWA’s Ozwater conference, this year the award winners were revealed over two virtual happy hours as part of Ozwater’20 Online.
The first four Organisational awards were announced on Thursday, 11 June; Research Innovation Award, Program Innovation Award, Infrastructure Project Innovation Award and Water Industry Safety Excellence Award - check out the winners.
The final Individual awards were announced on Thursday, 25 June; Best Water E-Journal Paper, Young Water Professional of the Year and Water Professional of the Year - check out the winners.
State Awards Program 2020/21
To enter the National Awards, you must first enter your state or territory Awards Program. Click on your relevant state for details about which awards you can enter and for more information on individual state awards.
ACT
NSW
NT
QLD
SA
TAS
VIC
WA
National
State winners go on to compete in the National Awards which are announced each year at the Ozwater Gala Dinner. They are profiled in our magazine and across our digital platform.
Important dates and info
Please refer to the table below for the opening, closing and announcement dates in your state or territory for the 20/21 Awards.
| State
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Awards Open 26th June 2020 |
Awards Close
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Winners Announced
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| ACT |
- Water Professional of the Year Award
- Young Water Professional of the Year Award
- Student Water Prize
- Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Metro)
- Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Regional)
- Organisational Excellence Award
- R&D Excellence Award
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CLOSED: 28 August 2020
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18 February 2021 |
| QLD |
- Water Professional of the Year Award
- Young Water Professional of the Year Award
- Student Water Prize
- Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Metro)
- Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Regional)
- Organisational Excellence Award
- R&D Excellence Award
- QLD Regional Service Award
- QLD Distinguished Service Award
|
CLOSED: 24 September 2020 |
18 November 2020 |
WA
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- Water Professional of the Year Award
- Young Water Professional of the Year Award
- Student Water Prize
- Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Metro)
- Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Regional)
- Organisational Excellence Award
- R&D Excellence Award
- WA Water Sensitive Urban Design (Grahame Heal) Award
- WA Innovating for Sustainable Water and Environmental Outcomes Award
|
CLOSED: 31 August 2020 (extended until Sunday 6 September 2020) |
23 October 2020 |
|
NT
|
- Water Professional of the Year Award
- Young Water Professional of the Year Award
- Student Water Prize
- Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Metro)
- Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Regional)
- Organisational Excellence Award
- R&D Excellence Award
|
CLOSED: 4 September 2020
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22 October 2020
|
|
SA
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- SA Premier's Water Medal / Water Professional of the Year Award
- Young Water Professional of the Year Award
- Student Water Prize
- Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Metro)
- Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Regional)
- Organisational Excellence Award
- R&D Excellence Award
|
CLOSED: 7 September 2020 (extended until Monday 14 September 2020)
* Student Water Prize submissions close 25 September 2020 (extended until 6 October 2020)
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6 November 2020
|
|
TAS
|
- Water Professional of the Year Award
- Young Water Professional of the Year Award
- Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Regional)
|
CLOSED: 1 October 2020
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26 November 2020
|
|
VIC
|
- Water Professional of the Year Award
- Young Water Professional of the Year Award
- Student Water Prize
- Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Metro)
- Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Regional)
- Organisational Excellence Award
- R&D Excellence Award
|
CLOSED: 8 October 2020 (extended until Monday, 12 October 2020)
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4 February 2021
|
|
NSW
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- Water Professional of the Year Award
- Young Water Professional of the Year Award
- Student Water Prize
- Infrastructure Project Innovation Award
- Organisational Excellence Award
- R&D Excellence Award
- NSW Kamal Fernando Mentoring Award
- NSWRoger Pettitt Award
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CLOSED: 20 November 2020
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26 February 2021
|
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National Water Industry Safety Excellence Award
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26 February 2021
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Ozwater'21 Gala Dinner |
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Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize
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Monday, 30 November 2020: Project outline due
Monday, 15 February 2021: Completed project due |
Ozwater'21 Gala Dinner
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