Awards Program
Proud supporters of the Australian Water Awards since 2015
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.
2021 National Award Winners
Congratulations to all the winners who were announced at Ozwater’21 Gala Dinner, Tuesday 4 May 2021 in Adelaide.
Read the full Media Release.
R&D Excellence Award (sponsored by Water Research Australia)
Northern Australia Water Resource Assessment - CSIRO and collaborators, supported by the Australian Government through the National Water Grid Authority -
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Organisational Excellence Award (sponsored by Stantec)
Wara Paring Indigenous Civil Construction Project - Aqua Metro Services and Melbourne Water -
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Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Regional) (sponsored by SMEC)
Port Stewart Water Supply - Arup and Centre for Appropriate Technology -
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Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Metro) (sponsored by SMEC)
Deriving Value Through Remote Access to Asset Information - CH2M Beca and Western Water -
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Water Industry Safety Excellence Award (sponsored by WSAA)
Confined Space Entry Simulator - Melbourne Water -
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Customer Experience Award (sponsored by WSAA)
Customer Experience Program - Barwon Water -
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Best Water e-Journal Paper - In honour of Guy Parker
Contaminants of Emerging Concern - By Laura Kuskopf, Dr Madoc Sheehan & Anna Whelan
Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize (sponsored by Xylem)
Bioflocculation – Annabelle Strachan, Meriden School -
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Student Water Prize (sponsored by Guidera O’Connor)
An Innovative Way of Treating Wastewater and Sludge Employing a Novel Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria Genus Candidatus Nitrosoglobus – Zhiyao Wang, The University of Queensland (QLD)
Young Water Professional of the Year
Simon Roberts -
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Water Professional of the Year
Dr Annette Davison -
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State Awards Program 2021/22 - Opening 15 June 2021
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 21/22 Awards.
| State
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Awards Open 15 June 2021 |
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
|
12 November 2021
|
TBC February 2022 |
| 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
|
16 July 2021 |
10 September 2021 |
WA
|
- 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
|
31 August 2021 |
29 October 2021 |
|
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
|
31 August 2021
|
TBC October 2021
|
|
SA
|
- 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
|
3 September 2021
* Student Water Prize submissions close TBC September 2021
|
TBC November 2021
|
|
TAS
|
- Water Professional of the Year Award
- Young Water Professional of the Year Award
- Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Regional)
|
TBC October 2021
|
TBC November 2021
|
|
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
|
9 September 2021
|
4 November 2021
|
|
NSW
|
- 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
|
12 November 2021
|
TBC February 2022
|
|
National Water Industry Safety Excellence Award
|
25 February 2022
|
Ozwater'22 Gala Dinner |
|
Customer Experience Award
|
25 February 2022 |
Ozwater'22 Gala Dinner
|
|
Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize
|
Monday, 30 November 2020: Project outline due
Monday, 15 February 2021: Completed project due |
Ozwater'22 Gala Dinner
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