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# [By the bubbler with Carmel Krogh OAM](https://www.awa.asn.au/resources/latest-news/business/workplace/by-the-bubbler-with-carmel-krogh)

 Written by [Water Source](https://www.awa.asn.au/resources/latest-news/author/admin) | Feb 20, 2019 1:35:47 AM

Australian Water Association President-elect and Director of Shoalhaven Water, Carmel Krogh, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to civil engineering. Carmel has been a member of the AWA since 1989 and a National Board Member since 2013. She will take up her position as Association President at Ozwater’19 in May. We took a few moments to get to know her better.

### What drew you into the water industry?

I started out as a trainee engineer (POGS – Professional Officer General Scale, as it was known in those days) with the Water Board in Sydney in 1980. From the first day I walked in the door I think I was hooked on water – and have never looked back.

### Who or what do you draw inspiration from?

All the people that I have worked with along my career journey. As a young female engineer back then there were some interesting situations that I came across. No matter what the situation there was always someone that helped me out – the water industry has such a great collegiate sense to it.

### What do you like to do in your spare time?

I started trying to play golf a couple of years ago and am trying very hard to find more time for it! I also love to read and take the greatest pleasure in a glass of red wine and a good book!

### If you were a breed of dog, which would you be and why?

A border collie – because I am a workaholic.

### What do you believe is currently the greatest challenge for your part of the water industry?

Regional Australia faces many challenges in the water sector – not only are there issues of scarcity of supply but also the ability to attract and retain the skills we need. That is why I am so passionate about showing our younger professionals the great opportunities we have in the water industry.

### How does your organisation benefit from being a corporate member of the Australian Water Association?

The ability to very easily link up with others to find inspiration or solutions to a problem – whether it be through specialist networks, conferences or the YWP program. AWA is always the starting point if we are looking for something outside our organisation.

### What messages would you like to give to your colleagues in the Queensland water sector?

The Queensland water sector is a fascinating space to be in – the state has it all – large and small utilities, world class universities, research and consultants – and a great AWA committee! You have so many opportunities to be involved and I encourage everyone to be involved in meeting the challenges that we all face to create a sustainable water future.

The QLD Source editorial committee is always thinking about how to better engage with our broader membership. Do you have a diverse background or experience you would like to share? [Let us know](mailto:qldbranch@awa.asn.au) if you'd like a chat by the bubbler!

*This article was written for the February 2019 edition of Source QLD.*

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