WA Water Awards 2012 - Australian Water Association

Message from the Minister for WaterWestern Australia is at the forefront of waterinnovation and management. It is vital that we keepstriving for innovation because we face a challengingperiod ahead.Our state is experiencing rapid development andpopulation growth, while facing the challenges of adrying climate, declining rainfall and an increasingdemand for water.The Australian Water Association WA Water Awards celebrate theoutstanding achievements of organisations and individuals who areworking to improve water management and find solutions to water-relatedissues.The State Government, through the Department of Water and the WaterCorporation, takes a lead role in managing the availability, quality anddelivery of water supported by the enormous contributions of a range ofother groups.The water management and innovation efforts of industry, individuals,local governments, schools and community groups are vital to thegovernment’s plan to ensure all West Australians have a reliable long-termwater supply, now and in the future.By recognising the achievements of groups and individuals, the WA WaterAwards demonstrate that sustainable water use is a collaborative effortand highlight the importance of working together to develop solutions andimprove water management.The WA Water Awards provide a unique opportunity to celebrate theexcellent work being done in water management around the state.Please help us recognise these efforts by nominating for the WA WaterAwards those organisations and individuals who have made anexceptional contribution to improving water use and management inWestern Australia.By working together, we can all contribute to securing our state’s waterfuture.Hon Bill Marmion MLA, Minister for WaterMessage from the WA Branch PresidentThe Annual Water Awards are the highlight of the WAcalendar, recognising outstanding achievements andcontributions in the water industry in WesternAustralia, by both individuals and organisations.The AWA is supported by both the Water Corporationand the Department of Water to ensure that theawards cover the whole of the water cycle and giverecognition to Waterwise schools and businesses.An important aspect of the Water Awards is that entries are received fromurban, regional and rural areas and it will be especially important toshowcase the outstanding work carried out across the State as wecelebrate 40 years of the AWA in WA and 50 years nationally.Help us to recognise these contributions by nominating yourself, yourorganisation or someone else. I look forward to your nominations and toan exciting awards presentation in 2012.Denis Ericson, AWA WA Branch PresidentMessage from the CEOAs water professionals in Australia,we face some significant challengessuch as providing new (or renewing)infrastructure, shortages in skilledprofessionals, and adapting tochanging climate. Fortunately, thewater sector in this country has awealth of talent and expertise thatenables us to respond innovatively tothese challenges and develop some unique approaches towater management.In Western Australia the water sector is demonstratinginnovative leadership. KWRP, the Perth Desalination Plant,Calcite, Phoslock and Gnangara Sustainability Strategy arejust some winning examples of outstanding achievementsby water sector individuals and organisations in WA.The successful outcomes of our work are the greatestreward, offering immense value and personal satisfaction.However, the AWA (Australian Water Association) believesthat the commitment, dedication and passion of watersector professionals also deserve to be more broadlyrecognised and celebrated.For 50 years, the AWA has offered a series of awards toacknowledge the achievements of the water sector.Help us to recognise these contributions by nominatingyourself, your organisation or a fellow water professionalfor the AWA WA Water Awards.The water industry has much to be proud of - let’s share it!Tom Mollenkopf, CEO Australian Water AssociationWA Water Awards 2012Formed in 1962, the Australian Water Association isAustralia’s peak water industry body. Independentand not-for-profit, AWA promotes sustainable watermanagement through collaboration, advocacy andprofessional development.The AWA Water Awards promote the outstandingwork achieved in the water sector. The awards arean opportunity for individuals & organisations to berecognised for innovation and excellence in thetechnology, business and delivery of their waterindustry projects.Along with the prestige of being recognised ‘thebest in WA’, winners of some of the WA WaterAwards will automatically be entered into theequivalent AWA National Award category. Forfurther information or any queries please contact:The AWA WA Branch Manager on email:wabranch@awa.asn.auFull Criteria and nomination forms available fromwebsite www.awa.asn.au/awards/wa