Entering the Water Industry Awards is easy. We’re looking for short punchy entries that match the category criteria, with key information and data clearly showcased. Tell the judges what they need to know, and tell them loudly!
In order to keep up with the ever-changing industry, we’ve updated some categories and added new ones.
Please click on the categories below to view the criteria, the questions and to enter
Entry deadline: 17 January 2020 | Entry fee: £95+VAT
At all stages of the supply chain, the industry is pioneering effective partnerships between water companies, contractors and sub-contractors. Working closely through partnerships can produce major improvements in efficiency, customer service and overall performance. Best practice will be recognised for partnerships that produce efficiency gains, safer work sites, clearer tendering and products supply, and more effective buying solutions.
- How to enter:
Entering could not be simpler – just complete each section (A, B, C, D) of this form.
- Eligibility:
The Water Industry Awards are open to companies of ALL sizes. The initiative, project and/or campaign should either be ongoing or have been completed during 2019.
- What to include:
The judges will want to know how your initiative, product, technology or management approach made a difference, so please outline the challenge at the outset, before explaining how the project has improved the situation. Please note that supporting material will only be called upon where necessary and may not be viewed by the judges – please make your case within the entry form.
- Word count: Please note that your entry should be no more than 1,000 words.
A) Concept: Please provide a brief outline of the initiative, how it originated, and its objectives. (250 words)
B) Delivery: Please explain who the key players in the initiative were and how they worked together to deliver its success. (250 words)
C) Innovation: Please explain the innovation behind this initiative. How does it go beyond existing best practice? What makes it stand out from other initiatives in the industry? (250 words)
D) Benefits: What measurable benefits have been achieved? (250 words)
Making the most of existing assets has long been a core focus of the industry but opportunities for implementing more effective strategies are growing. This award will recognise entries that show an ability to deliver clear improvements in asset management, whether by reducing costs, cutting the number of incidents or otherwise improving efficiency.
- How to enter:
Entering could not be simpler – just complete each section (A, B, C, D) of this form.
- Eligibility:
The Water Industry Awards are open to companies of ALL sizes. The initiative, project and/or campaign should either be ongoing, or have been completed during 2019.
- What to include:
The judges will want to know how your initiative, product, technology or management approach made a difference, so please outline the challenge at the outset, before explaining how the project has improved the situation. Please note that supporting material will only be called upon where necessary and may not be viewed by the judges – please make your case within the entry form.
- Word count: Please note that your entry should be no more than 1,000 words.
A) Concept: Please provide a brief outline of the initiative, how it originated, and its objectives. (250 words)
B) Innovation: Please explain the innovation behind this initiative. How does it go beyond existing best practice? What makes it stand out from other initiatives in the industry? (250 words)
C) Benefits: Outline the results achieved by the initiative and how these benefit the end user, quantifying these where possible. (250 words)
D) Potential: What is the potential for adopting this initiative across the water sector and elsewhere? How could it positively impact the industry in the future? (250 words)
This category is for breakthroughs in customer satisfaction. In other words, what water companies, contractors or sub-contractors are doing to delight their customers – above and beyond their statutory requirements and capital investment programmes. It is about the action taken and being prepared to go the extra mile to ensure customers receive the best service possible.
- How to enter:
Entering could not be simpler – just complete each section (A, B, C, D) of this form.
- Eligibility:
The Water Industry Awards are open to companies of ALL sizes. The initiative, project and/or campaign should either be ongoing or have been completed during 2019.
- What to include:
The judges will want to know how your initiative, product, technology or management approach made a difference, so please outline the challenge at the outset, before explaining how the project has improved the situation. Please note that supporting material will only be called upon where necessary and may not be viewed by the judges. Please make your case within the entry form.
- Word count: Please note that your entry should be no more than 1,000 words.
A) Concept: Please provide a brief outline of the initiative, how it originated, and its objectives. (250 words)
B) Delivery: Please explain who the key players in the initiative were and how they worked together to deliver its success. (250 words)
C) Innovation: Please explain the innovation behind this initiative. How does it go beyond existing best practice? What makes it stand out from other initiatives in the industry? (250 words)
D) Benefits: What measurable benefits have been achieved? (250 words)
The emergence of ‘big data’ presents significant challenges and opportunities to the water industry. Water companies need effective systems that make the right information available to the right people at the right time. Working closely with IT, technology and communications companies and through human resource training, water companies can make rapid improvements to their efficiency and cost base by strategic use of data. Best practice will be recognised for data projects and technologies that produce efficiency gains, customer benefit, safer working, cost reductions and more sustainable outcomes.
- How to enter:
Entering could not be simpler – just complete each section (A, B, C, D) of this form.
- Eligibility:
The Water Industry Awards are open to companies of ALL sizes. The initiative, project and/or campaign should either be ongoing or have been completed during 2019.
- What to include:
The judges will want to know how your initiative, product, technology or management approach made a difference, so please outline the challenge at the outset, before explaining how the project has improved the situation. Please note that supporting material will only be called upon where necessary and may not be viewed by the judges. Please make your case within the entry form.
- Word count: Please note that your entry should be no more than 1,000 words.
A) Concept: Please provide a brief outline of the initiative, how it originated and its objectives. (250 words)
B) Delivery: Please explain who the key players in the initiative were and how they worked together to deliver its success. (250 words)
C) Innovation: Please explain the innovation behind this initiative. How does it go beyond existing best practice? What makes it stand out from other initiatives in the industry? (250 words)
D) Benefits: What measurable benefits have been achieved? (250 words)
Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) is a growing field of expertise in the sector as water companies and contractors seek to make their construction projects more efficient. The use of offsite manufacture and modular building approaches, supported by digital design, can save time and money while minimising disruption and health and safety risks. This award recognises those projects that show how offsite build and DfMA principles have been applied to make a real and measurable impact in the sector.
- How to enter:
Entering could not be simpler – just complete each section (A, B, C, D) of this form.
- Eligibility:
The Water Industry Awards are open to companies of ALL sizes. The initiative, project and/or campaign should either be ongoing or have been completed during 2019.
- What to include:
The judges will want to know how your initiative, product, technology or management approach made a difference, so please outline the challenge at the outset, before explaining how the project has improved the situation. Please note that supporting material will only be called upon where necessary and may not be viewed by the judges – please make your case within the entry form.
- Word count: Please note that your entry should be no more than 1,000 words.
A) Concept: Please provide an outline of the initiative, how it originates and its objectives. (250 words)
B) Delivery: Please explain who the key players in the initiative were and how they worked together to deliver its success. (250 words)
C) Innovation: Please explain the innovation behind this initiative. How does it go beyond existing best practice? What makes it stand out from other initiatives in the industry? (250 words)
D) Benefits: What measurable benefits have been achieved? (250 words)
Severe flooding is becoming a common occurrence with the UK’s conventional drainage system unable to cope with sudden and torrential downpours. This category rewards cutting-edge approaches to drainage and flood management. The judges will look for evidence of solutions that are innovative, cost-effective and sustainable, and that have achieved results for customers, the environment and the community.
- How to enter:
Entering could not be simpler – just complete each section (A, B, C, D) of this form.
- Eligibility:
The Water Industry Awards are open to companies of ALL sizes. The initiative, project and/or campaign should either be ongoing or have been completed during 2019.
- What to include:
The judges will want to know how your initiative, product, technology or management approach made a difference, so please outline the challenge at the outset, before explaining how the project has improved the situation. Please note that supporting material will only be called upon where necessary and may not be viewed by the judges. Please make your case within the entry form.
- Word count: Please note that your entry should be no more than 1,000 words.
A) Concept: Please provide a brief outline of the initiative, how it originated, and its objectives. (250 words)
B) Delivery: Please explain who the key players in the initiative were and how they worked together to deliver its success. (250 words)
C) Innovation: Please explain the innovation behind this initiative. How does it go beyond existing best practice? What makes it stand out from other initiatives in the industry? (250 words)
D) Benefits: What measurable benefits have been achieved? (250 words)
This award recognises exceptional commitment to health and safety by a company or organisation within the industry. Entrants must provide evidence of an initiative or approach that goes beyond statutory requirements on health and safety.
- How to enter:
Entering could not be simpler – just complete each section (A, B, C, D) of this form.
- Eligibility:
The Water Industry Awards are open to companies of ALL sizes. This category is intended for new technologies which have emerged in the last year, and is therefore not open to technologies which were widely available before January 2019.
- What to include:
The judges will want to know how your technology could make a difference to the water industry, so please outline the challenge which it helps to overcome, before explaining the details of how the technology works and the results it has achieved so far. Please note that supporting material will only be called upon where necessary and may not be viewed by the judges. Please make your case within the entry form.
- Word count: Please note that your entry should be no more than 1,000 words.
A) Concept: Please provide a brief outline of the initiative, how it originated and its objectives. (250 words)
B) Delivery: Please explain who the key players in the initiative were and how they worked together to deliver its success. (250 words)
C) Innovation: Please explain the innovation behind this initiative. How does it go beyond existing best practice? What makes it stand out from other initiatives in the industry? (250 words)
D) Benefits: What measurable benefits have been achieved? (250 words)
Product and process innovation is vital if the water industry is to achieve higher levels across various areas including customer service, value for money and environmental standards. This award is for a product or technology that is truly groundbreaking, and has made its mark in the industry for the first time in 2019.
- How to enter:
Entering could not be simpler – just complete each section (A, B, C, D) of this form.
- Eligibility:
The Water Industry Awards are open to companies of ALL sizes. This category is intended for new technologies which have emerged in the last year, and is therefore not open to technologies which were widely available before January 2019.
- What to include:
The judges will want to know how your technology could make a difference to the water industry, so please outline the challenge which it helps to overcome, before explaining the details of how the technology works and the results it has achieved so far. Please note that supporting material will only be called upon where necessary and may not be viewed by the judges. Please make your case within the entry form.
- Word count: Please note that your entry should be no more than 1,000 words.
A) Concept: Please describe the product/technology, its purpose and the circumstances that gave rise to its development. Please indicate how long the technology has been in commercial operation or, if it is yet to be launched commercially, how long the prototype has been in operation. (250 words)
B) Innovation: Explain the innovation behind the technology. What makes it stand out from other products in the marketplace that are designed for similar applications? (250 words)
C) Benefits: Outline the results achieved by the technology and how these benefit the end user, quantifying these where possible. (250 words)
D) Potential: What is the potential for adopting this product/technology across the water sector and elsewhere? How could it positively impact the industry in the future? (250 words)
Innovation is crucial if water companies are to succeed, but new ideas do not always mean a reliance on new technologies. This category rewards the most innovative application of an existing product/technology, which may involve reviving a technology that was no longer commonly used or using an old technology in a new way.
- How to enter:
Entering could not be simpler – just complete each section (A, B, C, D) of this form.
- Eligibility:
The Water Industry Awards are open to companies of ALL sizes. The initiative, project and/or campaign should either be ongoing or have been completed during 2019.
- What to include:
The judges will want to know how your initiative, product, technology or management approach made a difference, so please outline the challenge at the outset, before explaining how the project has improved the situation. Please note that supporting material will only be called upon where necessary and may not be viewed by the judges – please make your case within the entry form.
- Word count: Please note that your entry should be no more than 1,000 words.
A) Concept: Please describe the technology/project, its purpose and the circumstances that gave rise to its development. (250 words)
B) Innovation: Explain the innovation behind the technology/project. What makes it stand out from other approaches and technologies designed for similar applications? (250 words)
C) Benefits: Outline the results achieved by the technology and how these benefit the end user, quantifying these where possible. (250 words box)
D) Potential: What is the potential for adopting this technology/approach across the water sector and elsewhere? How could it positively impact the industry in the future? (250 words box)
The water and wastewater industry is increasingly being called upon to demonstrate that it is operating sustainably. This award recognises a project or initiative that has demonstrated forward thinking, innovation and genuine progress in achieving net zero carbon emissions.
- How to enter:
Entering could not be simpler – just complete each section (A, B, C, D) of this form.
- Eligibility:
The Water Industry Awards are open to companies of ALL sizes. The initiative, project and/or campaign should either be ongoing or have been completed during 2019.
- What to include:
The judges will want to know how your initiative, product, technology or management approach made a difference, so please outline the challenge at the outset, before explaining how the project has improved the situation. Please note that supporting material will only be called upon where necessary and may not be viewed by the judges – please make your case within the entry form.
- Word count: Please note that your entry should be no more than 1,000 words.
A) Concept: Please provide a brief outline of the initiative, how it originated and its objectives. (250 words)
B) Delivery: Please explain who the key players in the initiative were and how they have played a role in delivery. (250 words)
C) Innovation: Please explain the innovation behind this initiative. How does it go beyond existing best practice? What makes it stand out from other initiatives in the industry? (250 words)
D) Benefits: What measurable benefits have been achieved? (250 words)
New blood is essential in the water industry, not only to boost staffing levels but to provide new energy and ideas. This award will recognise a relative newcomer to the industry who has made their mark through their ideas, approach or hard work.
- How to enter:
Entering could not be simpler – just complete each section (A, B, C, D) of this form.
- Eligibility:
This award will recognise a relative newcomer to the industry who has made their mark through their ideas, approach or hard work. They should be in the process of or have recently completed an accredited apprenticeship or equivalent qualification with a water company or one of their partners.
- What to include:
The judges will want to know how the individual has made a quantifiable contribution to the business and/or its customers and other stakeholders, that goes beyond the requirements of their course. Please also highlight the person's passion for and commitment to a career in the water sector – please make your case within the entry form.
- Word count: Please note that your entry should be no more than 1,000 words.
A) Rising Star: Please name the individual, when they joined the industry and their route into their current role. (250 words)
B) Skills: Please describe the work carried out by the individual and any particular skills they possess. (250 words)
C) Innovation: Please describe any new ideas brought about as the result of the individual's work. (250 words)
D) Success: Please explain the ways in which the individual has made their mark at the company – what benefits have they brought? Have they inspired others? (250 words)
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The skills gaps threatens to present a significant challenge for the water industry. This award seeks out examples of successful and innovative recruitment, training or staff retention initiatives that all parts of the industry can learn from.
- How to enter:
Entering could not be simpler – just complete each section (A, B, C, D) of this form.
- Eligibility:
The Water Industry Awards are open to companies of ALL sizes. The initiative, project and/or campaign should either be ongoing or have been completed during 2019.
- What to include:
The judges will want to know how your initiative, product, technology or management approach made a difference, so please outline the challenge at the outset, before explaining how the project has improved the situation. Please note that supporting material will only be called upon where necessary and may not be viewed by the judges. Please make your case within the entry form.
- Word count: Please note that your entry should be no more than 1,000 words.
A) Concept: Please provide a brief outline of the initiative, how it originated and its objectives. (250 words)
B) Delivery: Please explain who the key players in the initiative were and how they worked together to deliver its success. (250 words)
C) Innovation: Please explain the innovation behind this initiative. How does it go beyond existing best practice? What makes it stand out from other initiatives in the industry? (250 words)
D) Benefits: What measurable benefits have been achieved? (250 words)
Sponsored by:
Innovation has never been higher on the water industry's agenda than it is now, and if it is to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, the sector needs to become adept at finding new approaches, technologies and ways of working. This category rewards the best wastewater project involving technical, process or management innovation that was carried out in 2019.
- How to enter:
Entering could not be simpler – just complete each section (A, B, C, D) of this form.
- Eligibility:
The Water Industry Awards are open to companies of ALL sizes. The initiative, project and/or campaign should either be ongoing or have been completed during 2019.
- What to include:
The judges will want to know how your initiative, product, technology or management approach made a difference, so please outline the challenge at the outset, before explaining how the project has improved the situation. Please note that supporting material will only be called upon where necessary and may not be viewed by the judges. Please make your case within the entry form.
- Word count: Please note that your entry should be no more than 1,000 words.
A) Concept: Please provide a brief outline of the project, how it originated and its objectives. (250 words)
B) Delivery: Please explain who the key players in the initiative were and how they delivered its success, including any collaboration. (250 words)
C) Innovation: Please explain the innovation behind this initiative. How does it go beyond existing best practice? What makes it stand out from other projects in the industry? (250 words)
D) Benefits and potential: What measurable benefits have been achieved and what is the potential for developing this innovation further in future? (250 words)
Sponsored by:
Water companies not only have a primary duty to serve their customers well today but are also asked to prepare for the challenges of tomorrow through innovative practices, and through building resilience and sustainability. This award will recognise the water company that can best demonstrate a combination of customer service, agenda-setting innovation, operational resilience and workforce best practice through its work in 2019.
- How to enter:
Entering could not be simpler – just complete each section (A, B, C, D) of this form.
- Eligibility:
The Water Industry Awards are open to companies of ALL sizes. The initiative, project and/or campaign should either be ongoing or have been completed during 2019.
- What to include:
The judges will want to know how your initiative, product, technology or management approach made a difference, so please outline the challenge at the outset, before explaining how the project has improved the situation. Please note that supporting material will only be called upon where necessary and may not be viewed by the judges – please make your case within the entry form.
- Word count: Please note that your entry should be no more than 1,000 words.
A) Customer Service: Please describe how and to what extent the water company has improved its service to customers during 2019, providing figures and evidence where possible. (Word limit: 250)
B) Innovation: Please provide evidence of how the company is innovating and leading the industry in new techniques or practices. (Word limit: 250 words).
C) Resilience: Please provide evidence of how the company is seeking to improve the long-term resilience of its operations and prepare for risks and challenges in the future. (Word limit: 250)
D) People: Please explain in what ways the company is investing in its people, improving their skills, safety and wellbeing for the long term. (Word limit: 250)
The water industry relies on consultants to provide fresh thinking that helps meet challenges large and small, and to lend expertise that promotes optimal decision-making, innovative design and the best use of resources. This award will recognise the consultancy company that can best demonstrate a combination of industry-leading expertise, agenda-setting innovation and workforce best practice through its work in 2019.
- How to enter:
Entering could not be simpler – just complete each section (A, B, C, D) of this form.
- Eligibility:
The Water Industry Awards are open to companies of ALL sizes. The initiative, project and/or campaign should either be ongoing or have been completed during 2019.
- What to include:
The judges will want to know how your initiative, product, technology or management approach made a difference, so please outline the challenge at the outset, before explaining how the project has improved the situation. Please note that supporting material will only be called upon where necessary and may not be viewed by the judges. Please make your case within the entry form.
- Word count: Please note that your entry should be no more than 1,000 words.
A) Commercial Success: Please describe the extent of growth and commercial success the company has achieved in the water industry during 2019, highlighting key projects and partners where possible. (Word limit: 250 words)
B) Innovation: Please provide evidence of how the company is innovating and leading the industry in new techniques or practices. (Word limit: 250 words).
C) Expertise: Please explain in what ways the company offers superior expertise, and how it is investing in its people and skills to ensure that it continues to offer industry-leading capabilities. (Word limit: 250 words).
D) Results: Please provide evidence of how the company has made a difference for its water sector clients through the results and benefits that have been achieved. (Word limit: 250 words).
The water industry relies on its contractors and supply chain partners to drive forward best practice in construction, innovative techniques and sustainability, while maintaining high health and safety and employment standards. This award will recognise the contractor that can best demonstrate a combination of commercial success, agenda-setting innovation, environmental stewardship and workforce best practice through its work in 2019.
- How to enter:
Entering could not be simpler – just complete each section (A, B, C, D) of this form.
- Eligibility:
The Water Industry Awards are open to companies of ALL sizes. This category is intended for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors serving the UK water sector.
- What to include:
The judges will want to know what makes your company stand out from the crowd, so please outline the areas in which it is breaking new ground, performing in excess of expectation and delighting clients. Please note that supporting material will only be called upon where necessary and may not be viewed by the judges. Please make your case within the entry form.
- Word count: Please note that your entry should be no more than 1,000 words.
A) Commercial Success: Please describe the extent of growth and financial success the company has achieved in the water industry during 2019, providing figures where possible. (Word limit: 250 words)
B) Innovation: Please provide evidence of how the company is innovating and leading the industry in new techniques or practices. (Word limit: 250 words).
C) Sustainability: Please provide evidence of how the company is working to reduce the impact of its work on the environment and make the most efficient use of resources. (Word limit: 250 words).
D) People: Please explain in what ways the company is investing in its people, improving their skills, safety and wellbeing for the long term. (Word limit: 250 words).
Innovation has never been higher on the water industry's agenda than it is now, and if it is to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, the sector needs to become adept at finding new approaches, technologies and ways of working. This category rewards the best water project involving technical, process or management innovation that was carried out in 2019.
- How to enter:
Entering could not be simpler – just complete each section (A, B, C, D) of this form.
- Eligibility:
The Water Industry Awards are open to companies of ALL sizes. This category is intended for new technologies which have emerged in the last year, and is therefore not open to technologies which were widely available before January 2019.
- What to include:
The judges will want to know how your technology could make a difference to the water industry, so please outline the challenge which it helps to overcome, before explaining the details of how the technology works and the results it has achieved so far. Please note that supporting material will only be called upon where necessary and may not be viewed by the judges. Please make your case within the entry form.
- Word count: Please note that your entry should be no more than 1,000 words.
A) Concept: Please provide a brief outline of the project, how it originated and its objectives. (250 words)
B) Delivery: Please explain who the key players in the initiative were and how they worked together to deliver its success. (250 words)
C) Innovation: Please explain the innovation behind this initiative. How does it go beyond existing best practice? What makes it stand out from other projects in the industry? (250 words)
D) Benefits and Potential: What measurable benefits have been achieved – and what is the potential for developing this innovation further in future? (250 words)
In a world of climate change and unpredictable weather, ensuring resilience to drought is one of the central challenges for the industry. This award recognises projects or initiatives that make the most of water resources and strengthen the reliability and adaptability of water services while protecting the environment.
- How to enter:
Entering could not be simpler – just complete each section (A, B, C, D) of this form.
- Eligibility:
The Water Industry Awards are open to companies of ALL sizes. The initiative, project and/or campaign should either be ongoing or have been completed during 2019.
- What to include:
The judges will want to know how your initiative, product, technology or management approach made a difference, so please outline the challenge at the outset, before explaining how the project has improved the situation. Please note that supporting material will only be called upon where necessary and may not be viewed by the judges – please make your case within the entry form.
- Word count: Please note that your entry should be no more than 1,000 words.
A) Concept: Please provide a brief outline of the initiative, how it originated and its objectives. (250 words)
B) Delivery: Please explain who the key players in the initiative were and how they helped to deliver its success. (250 words)
C) Innovation: Please explain the innovation behind this initiative. How does it go beyond existing best practice? What makes it stand out from other initiatives in the industry? (250 words)
D) Benefits: What measurable benefits have been achieved? (250 words)
According to Energy & Utility Skills, just 19 per cent of the water sector’s workforce are female, compared to 47 per cent for all sectors nationally. This award recognises initiatives that help to redress the balance and encourage more women to work in water.
- How to enter:
Entering could not be simpler – just complete each section (A, B, C, D) of this form.
- Eligibility:
The Water Industry Awards are open to companies of ALL sizes. The initiative, project and/or campaign should either be ongoing or have been completed during 2019.
- What to include:
The judges will want to know how your employee made a difference, so please outline their specific contributions. Please note that supporting material will only be called upon where necessary and may not be viewed by the judges – please make your case within the entry form.
- Word count: Please note that your entry should be no more than 1,000 words.
A) Concept: Please provide a brief outline of the initiative, how it originated, and its objectives. (250 words)
B) Delivery: Please explain who the key players in the initiative were and how they worked together to deliver its success. (250 words)
C) Innovation: How does the initiative differ from other efforts to attract new demographics to the sector? (250 words)
D) Benefits: What measurable benefits have been achieved? (250 words)