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The awards showcase innovation, leadership, infrastructure and inspiring positive change to drive a sustainable water future. ## ACT Honour Roll --- Previous ACT Winners ![Chevron icon pointing downwards](https://www.awa.asn.au/hubfs/website-assets-2021/icons/awa-chevron-icon.svg) **Young Water Professional of the Year Award** 2025   Maritsa Kacopieros, GHD 2024   Rose Mckenna , Icon Water   2023   Curtis Gordon, Icon Water 2022   Advait Madav, Alluvium 2020   Dr Joel Edwards, Icon Water 2019   Portia Condell, Icon Water 2018   Alice Liao, Icon Water 2017   Bianca Petrevski, Icon Water 2016   Julia Jasonsmith, Murrang Earth Sciences **Student Water Prize **2026     Cherie Blackburn – Australian National University *             Decolonising Water Governance: Indigenous Rights and Regulatory Capitalism in Australia * 2025    Cherie Blackburn - Australian National University *            Trends in Swimming in **Urban Waterways Over the Last 50 Years* 2023    Ana Maria Londono Botero - The Australian National University *            Natural recreational swimming sites along the Murrumbidgee River:             quantifying the perceived values, risks and benefits to the community’s             health and well-being* 2022    Gowri Pincombe - GHD / University of Canberra *             Women’s empowerment through learning and working together* 2020   Kate Harriden, Australian National University *             Storm Water Channels in a Water Sensitive World* 2019   Jimmy Parascos, Australian National University *           Incorporating Agricultural Analysis into Hypoxic Blackwater Modelling to            Improve Forecasting of Future Events* 2017   Aparna Lal, Australian National University *           Identifying Critical Natural Resource Management Regions For Public Health* **Water Professional of the Year Award** 2026   Sarah Ransom, Australian Water Partnership   2025   Nicole Vonarx, Icon Water 2024   Dr Ryan Signor, Aurecon 2023   Tony Slatyer **Infrastructure Project Innovation Award** 2026   Breaking Barriers: Safe, Sustainable Sewer Inspection Under Live Flow - *Interflow and Icon Water* 2025   Bespoke Indoor Modular Activated Carbon Cassette System for Trunk Sewer Odour Mitigation          *   -  Aquatec and Icon Water and Diona* 2024   METRO: Cotter Pump Station Design -* GHD and Icon Water* 2019   ACT Healthy Waterways Project *– ACT Environment, Planning            and Sustainable Development Directorate* 2018   Lining of the Molonglo Valley Interceptor Sewer – *Interflow and Icon Water* 2017   Using Optimisation Models for Sewer Investment Planning – *Icon Water and AECOM* 2016   Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) Modelling of Incineration Process of             a Multiple Hearth Furnace - *Icon Water * **R&D Excellence Award (previously known as the Research Innovation Award)** 2026   ACT Water Security Vulnerability Assessment -* Office of Water, ACT Government* 2025   Spoil to Topsoil - Local Circular Economy Outcomes with Global Implications -            *  Icon Water, Yass Earth Movers and ACT NoWaste Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS)* 2024    Ecosystem Functions in the Murray-Darling Basin (Investing in New              Knowledge to Adapt the Murray-Darling Basin Plan) -* CSIRO and              Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA)* 2020   Northern Australia Water Resource Assessment – *CSIRO and             collaborators*            (Highly Commended: The Cracker Jack – *Icon Water*) 2017   Enlarged Cotter Dam Fish Monitoring and Research –* Icon Water * **Organisational Excellence Award (formerly Program Innovation Award)** 2026    The South Asia Water Security Initiative (SAWASI) in Nepal - Water Supply and Demand Model for             Pokhara and Tulsipur - *Alluvium Group and contributing organisations* 2024   eMission Possible Plan  - *Icon Water and Aurecon* 2023   BasinGuide – Promoting river basin-scale approaches for prosperity and             sustainability in the IndoPacific - *Alluvium and Australian Water             Partnership* 2020   Enhancing Resource Recovery –* Icon Water* 2019    Integrated Water Accounts for the Canberra Region – *Bureau of             Meteorology* 2018   World Water Data Initiative – *Bureau of Meteorology* 2016   ACT Healthy Waterways (Basin Project) - *Environment Planning            Directorate*   ## Award categories, key dates and resources --- **ACT Award Categories **[**Individual Awards**](https://www.awa.asn.au/awards-individual) [![Water Professional of the Year](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/14568786/interactive-215879983664.png) ](https://www.awa.asn.au/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKEAWH1tWL0p2mF%2Ffn3%2Fg6r7P%2FY1nv4oWuMmjyHUL0cwe0iCqbcdvYaTdvIEy6de%2F5A31UHhDmklKE5OgvFyVX8k0beb1YmnGu4BDOAqff1aUr5ajrJvCw7w3z8pJlH%2B4GVxD1kI4xbDaG9aKuSxc%2F1WGsXU7XO2IvGO9OVi0VCWFVRDs80j8pz5%2BAO42cwLhx%2BKzo%3D&webInteractiveContentId=215879983664&portalId=14568786) [![Young Water Professional of the Year](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/14568786/interactive-215879994422.png) ](https://www.awa.asn.au/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLBgQ%2FNGRuku74BigTIu4HNyHIFEOzHrAA1B24dSzyIzCoNiFRt20BovMzMkM%2B30iMkj8jl%2FeJaP79IKEh5s8ZkB%2B4dAeP3WNZ9KkBCQ2SWMoLUXilwXwqsHsB2l%2F0FWm6%2BeSqnmFInJHAcH3%2BFjABb751CK3%2FUUufgq1Ie67HIU5bCuUyYXlz8148iYChrAzYbt7w%3D&webInteractiveContentId=215879994422&portalId=14568786) [**Student Awards**](https://www.awa.asn.au/student-awards) [![Student Water Prize](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/14568786/interactive-215879994474.png) ](https://www.awa.asn.au/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJvvIpN8H%2BF9Temy9RN5QBal98PW7VWT4Tb6GyccIhhKwYLNPs1BYtnPNAUnU4csmzIjFNsl%2FSawvcjkld8Xqcl9Ol%2BgEVc85w5ciiqwIwDV3V5MjMSOXfqKwh91jKAbnSSnUcKb6E2qdePg9eeSKYgx2NebFrYdSbd%2Fk0Fqe8oiWE7Fzg%2FhGEnBoeH72CmwkloALs%3D&webInteractiveContentId=215879994474&portalId=14568786) [**Organisational Awards**](https://www.awa.asn.au/awards-organisation) [![Infrastructure Project Innovation (Regional and Metro)](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/14568786/interactive-215879983692.png) ](https://www.awa.asn.au/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIhVFDVENSJw%2FfWWeOwkr4xKQho7vrbQpmVpSY5KfkkfW%2BYK%2F2M41seMDOv4aktfEEB%2FcDxpu867D5VVGbnuphVWSNoGbixJGxaG2Mwfmenb4%2BiPgprNajhExkKwOpICvJX%2FdjfVBCo%2FQuWvwMjCYc1dL7GESJ7iuurwC8e4Mici2WpdUvSQnfVX%2BjmFQy5488JMuc%3D&webInteractiveContentId=215879983692&portalId=14568786) [![Organisational Excellence](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/14568786/interactive-215879994515.png) ](https://www.awa.asn.au/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIEhh6WmzMgmrcbF9fjBA521xbuIA0j7DuQX41N%2BjylbvPaqIpSjo%2BVOCSmTj8RQ91igPwl1t0vmCntK8R%2FcriPLZCafyQcemBMJvM35qvonsyaSVr0NleCx2BAUQTnMQrTh4Vuvg61CZnaQAiJUg9bd7ZdFHvSv4bpQxZ%2BuIInL7B0iIeS6z7uZ7jmKjJ2kCYTv9M%3D&webInteractiveContentId=215879994515&portalId=14568786) [![R&D Excellence](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/14568786/interactive-215879983698.png) ](https://www.awa.asn.au/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIv9aPucd9KXQVALKsk2dTtsszSwooH2hk1uVN%2Bnp%2Bc5ZkeIVlW6p8A9P8W7O8Mu4sLEfwMfzjhlPsIMcpopz8FBR0iYdQXLU06ppx9IfOWYUCF92HAcYoGo5QSwE8w8hqIngtw6G4Nd4XZfWx4jzLPc6rWLAkC7opmsSTmVk4hYD3WeGbnaab34UUWqDIIYFgJMlE%3D&webInteractiveContentId=215879983698&portalId=14568786) **Important Dates **Nominations close: 30 October 2026 Winners announced: February 2027 **Resources** - [Article: 2026 ACT Water Award winners revealed](https://www.awa.asn.au/resources/latest-news/excellence-recognised-at-the-2026-act-water-awards) - [Conditions of Entry](https://www.awa.asn.au/hubfs/Australian_Water_Awards_Conditions_of_Entry_updated_May_2025.pdf) **Sponsors** ***National R&D Excellence Award Sponsor*** ![Water Research Australia-horizontal](https://www.awa.asn.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Member%20Logos/W/Water%20Research%20Australia-horizontal.png?width=138&name=Water%20Research%20Australia-horizontal.png) ** *National Young Water Professional of the Year Sponsor*** ![Xylem](https://www.awa.asn.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Member%20Logos/X/Xylem.png?width=137&name=Xylem.png) [![Organisational Excellence Website](https://www.awa.asn.au/hubfs/Organisational%20Excellence%20Website.jpg) ](https://awa-asn-14568786-hs-sites-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/awards-organisation) Awards for organisations --- Open to AWA member organisations, nominate your projects for infrastructure innovation, organisational excellence, research, safety, and customer experience. 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[ Be recognised ](https://awa-asn-14568786-hs-sites-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/awards-individual) [![StudentWaterPrize2024Website](https://www.awa.asn.au/hubfs/StudentWaterPrize2024Website.jpg) ](https://awa-asn-14568786-hs-sites-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/student-awards) Awards for students --- Students can enter the Student Water Prize showcasing excellence in water studies and research, and the prestigious Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize for high school students.   [ Grow your profile ](https://awa-asn-14568786-hs-sites-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/student-awards) [ Conditions of Entry ](https://www.awa.asn.au/hubfs/Australian_Water_Awards_Conditions_of_Entry_updated_May_2025.pdf) ## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS --- What is the difference between State and National awards? ![Chevron icon pointing downwards](https://www.awa.asn.au/hubfs/website-assets-2021/icons/awa-chevron-icon.svg) To compete in the Australian Water Awards, entries will first be judged at the appropriate State Awards, with winners automatically entered as a finalist for the National awards (aside from our two National Award only categories). In addition to the 10 national award categories, each state runs independently other award categories. These programs, like the national, recognise and reward individuals and organisations for innovation, commitment and leadership in the Australian water sector. Who is eligible to enter? ![Chevron icon pointing downwards](https://www.awa.asn.au/hubfs/website-assets-2021/icons/awa-chevron-icon.svg) All Awards, aside from the Student Water Prize and Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize, are open to AWA members only. The Innovating for Sustainable Water and Environmental Outcomes Award (WA only) is also open to non members, however the lead organisation must be a not-for-profit, local government body, non-government organisation, school or small business. For **organisational awards**, the lead organisation/s must be a current Corporate Member. Any partner organisations listed in the submission must also be a current Corporate Member to receive recognition if announced as a finalist and/or winner. This recognition includes the organisation/s being listed as a finalist on award collateral (online and print), on email communications announcing the finalists and/or winners, on any certificates and/or trophies, on the awards visual presentation (if applicable) and on media release statements.If the partner organisation/s listed in the submission are not current Corporate AWA Members, they will not receive the recognition as listed above. For** individual awards**, the nominee must be a current individual AWA Member or an employee of a current Corporate Member. To enter, nominations must be submitted using the online entry forms. Please note when your relevant State or Territory award submissions close. How much does it cost? ![Chevron icon pointing downwards](https://www.awa.asn.au/hubfs/website-assets-2021/icons/awa-chevron-icon.svg) There is no entry fee associated with the AWA Awards program. Can I nominate the same individual or project/program for more than one award category or in more than one state or territory? ![Chevron icon pointing downwards](https://www.awa.asn.au/hubfs/website-assets-2021/icons/awa-chevron-icon.svg) Duplicate nominations are not permitted in the awards program. This means that you cannot nominate the same individual or project/activity for more than one award category or more than one state or territory in the same year. You can enter more than one award in the same year, as long as it is not with the same project/activity. When do entries close? ![Chevron icon pointing downwards](https://www.awa.asn.au/hubfs/website-assets-2021/icons/awa-chevron-icon.svg) The submission close dates are specific to the state or territory award being entered. Please click your relevant state/territory button on this page to view the closing dates. How do you submit a nomination? ![Chevron icon pointing downwards](https://www.awa.asn.au/hubfs/website-assets-2021/icons/awa-chevron-icon.svg) All nominations must be submitted via the online nomination form. Please check the relevant award category page to view the requirements to complete the nomination form. How are the applications assessed? ![Chevron icon pointing downwards](https://www.awa.asn.au/hubfs/website-assets-2021/icons/awa-chevron-icon.svg) State judging is coordinated by the relevant Member Engagement Manager and committee. Each state convenes a panel of experts to assess the applications. National judging is coordinated by the National Awards Manager. The panels of experts are approved by the Honours & Awards Sub-committee of the Board to take part in the judging. Each panel includes at least three judges and is chaired by an AWA Board Director. At both state and national levels, judges score each nominee based on how well they address the award criteria. The panel then meets to review the scoring and discuss the merits of all submissions. Final scoring and ranking is based on a majority vote from all eligible members of the judging panel. All judges adhere to a code of conduct which includes a policy to prevent conflicts of interest. The judges’ decision is final and no discussion about the merits of entries will be entered into with nominees. How are the Awards presented? ![Chevron icon pointing downwards](https://www.awa.asn.au/hubfs/website-assets-2021/icons/awa-chevron-icon.svg) Award finalists and winners of the State Awards will be announced at their relevant state or territory event. Winners of the 2023 Australian Water Awards are presented at the Ozwater Gala Dinner, to be held in Sydney in May 2023. ![white arrow pointing upwards](https://www.awa.asn.au/hubfs/website-assets-2021/icons/awa-white-arrow-up.svg) Top [![Footer-logo-02](https://www.awa.asn.au/hubfs/Footer-logo-02.svg) ](https://www.awa.asn.au/) The **Australian Water Association** acknowledges the Traditional Custodians across Australia, where we live, work and play, for their deep connection to our precious waters and land. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and the ancestors who have cared, protected and nurtured Country for many thousands of years.   Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices, and names of people who have passed away. 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