Water New Zealand Trainee of the Year

First presented in 2007, this award is intended to recognise hard work, aptitude and a keen desire to advance a career in the water industry.

An employer can nominate a trainee who is currently involved in an NZQA approved course applicable to any aspect of the water industry.

Nomination

An employer can nominate a trainee who is working full time in an operational capacity and currently involved in an NZQA approved course applicable to any aspect of the water industry.

The nominator is to forward a word file containing the following information:

• the nominators name, organisation and contact details;
• the nominated trainees name, organisation and contact details; and
• a maximum of 250 words explaining why the trainee is an appropriate recipient of the award.

Nominations close at 5pm on Friday, 21 August. Submit your nomination to amy.samuelu@waternz.org.nz

Judging

All entries will be assessed by a panel of three judges.

The judges reserve the right to not offer the award. The judge's decision will be final.

Prize

The winner will receive a significant prize, including a suitable trophy, cash or in-kind goods or services.

Recipients of this Award

2019 Jen Rowland, Downer	2018 Shaun Devlin, Veolia Water
2017  Daemn Hunter, Watercare	2016  Matt Salle, Veolia
2015 Aaron Green, Downer NZ	2014 Karl Warner, Downer
2013 John Miles, Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant	2012 Mathew Jamieson, Veolia Water, Thames Coromandal
2011 Brendon Richards, Inghams Enterprises (NZ) Pty Ltd	2010 Jeremy Harris, Network Operator at United Water in Queenstow
2009 Paul Helm	2008 Craig Wilson of Waimate District Council
2007 James Morgan from Waimakariri District Council