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.
State Awards Program 2021/22
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
|
Winners Announced
|
| 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 (extended until 23 July)
|
10 September 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
|
24 August 2021 |
14 October 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 |
|
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 (extended until 17 September)
|
23 February 2022
|
|
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
|
17 September 2021
|
12 November 2021
|
|
TAS
|
- Water Professional of the Year Award
- Young Water Professional of the Year Award
- Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Regional)
|
1 October 2021 (Extended until 8 October 2021)
|
TBC November 2021
|
|
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
|
|
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, 29 November 2021: Project outline due
Monday, 14 February 2022: Completed project due |
Ozwater'22 Gala Dinner
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