Innovator of the Year Award Nomination

Innovation and Creative Solutions

This award recognizes an individual or team who has introduced innovative practices, technologies, or approaches that improve water and wastewater management. Their work contributes to sustainability, efficiency, and inspires a culture of innovation within their community and beyond. We encourage all First Nations to participate by nominating deserving operators from your community. This is an opportunity to recognize those who work tirelessly behind the scenes and to celebrate the excellence that exists across our Nations.

Nominee / Team Information

Nominee Name(s) *

Community / First Nation *

Position(s) *

Employer / Department *

Nominator Information

Your contact details are required to ensure the legitimacy of the nomination. Thank you for your contribution.

First Name *

Last Name *

Title

Organization

Email Address *

Phone *

Innovation Overview

Title of Innovation/Project *

Date Implemented *

Problem or Challenge Addressed *

Nomination Categories are:

Creative Problem Solving – Worth 20% of Ranking Score *How has the nominee identifies challenges and develops practical, effective solutions to improve water operations?

Process Improvement & Efficiency – Worth 20% of Ranking Score *How has the nominee introduces better systems, tools, or approaches that improve reliability, efficiency, or service quality?

Technology & Knowledge Application – Worth 20% of Ranking Score *How has the nominee applies technical knowledge, data, or new technology to strengthen decision-making and operations.

Impact & Measurable Results – Worth 20% of Ranking Score *How has the nominee’s innovation delivered measurable benefits for safety, compliance, cost, performance, or community outcomes.

Collaboration & Change Leadership – Worth 20% of Ranking Score *Nominee engages others, builds support, and helps implement new ideas successfully across the team or community.

Nomination Statement (300–500 words)Please describe: The innovative solution or approach introduced. How the idea was developed and implemented. Measurable improvements (efficiency, cost savings, safety, sustainability). Impact on the community or operations.

Results & Impact

Before vs After summary *

Quantifiable outcomes (if available)

Long-term Benefits *