Nominations are open for the annual water industry operators awards, recognising the achievements of operational staff employed in the Queensland water industry.
The awards were established in 2010 by qldwater in conjunction with the Water Industry Operators Association of Australia (WIOA).
This year’s winners will be announced at the WIOA Annual Queensland Water Industry Operations Conference Awards Night, to be held at the Logan Sports Centre in Brisbane on June 7.
Applications close on May 4.
The two categories available for nomination are for:
- Queensland Young Operator of the Year
- Operator of the Year Civil/All Rounder
The Queensland Young Operator of the Year winner will receive an all-expenses paid trip to join the WIOA delegation on a tour of water and wastewater facilities in New Zealand as well as attending the Water Industry Operations Group New Zealand conference in May 2018 and an individual trophy.
The Operator of the Year (Civil / All Rounder) winner will receive up to $1500 towards professional development opportunities such as attendance at other WIOA conferences, qldwater training or for funding expenses for exchange opportunities at neighbouring councils and an individual trophy.
To nominate visit http://www.qldwater.com.au/qldwaterAwards
