Anglian Water was victorious in four categories at the Water Industry Awards 2023, including company of the year.
The group also triumphed in the diversity & inclusion initiative and groundbreaker awards as well as seeing its partnership with WaterAid and Nepal Water Supply Corporation recognised.
United Utilities and Seven Trent also took home more than one award, while Wave was chosen as water retailer of the year.
The trophies were handed out on Thursday (29 June) at Birmingham’s The Vox.
The ceremony, which celebrates the achievements of teams and individuals across the water sector and its supply chain, saw Justine Leadbetter of the Water Research Centre named rising star.
Utility Week editor James Wallin, who was chair of the judges, said: “We are pleased to be able to recognise the hard work and innovation of individuals and teams across the water sector. What shone through from the entries was the dedication to deliver for customers, protect the environment and future proof our water infrastructure.
“Customers, politicians and regulators have made their expectations of water companies very clear and our winners highlight the progress that is being made across the sector.
“Congratulations to everyone who took home a trophy and our shortlisted entries.”
Water Industry Awards 2023 winners in full
Alliance or Partnership of the Year
WaterAid, Anglian Water Alliances, Nepal Water Supply Corporation – The Beacon Project
Asset Management Initiative of the year
SES Water – DMA Asset Health Project
Contractor of the Year
OnSite
Customer Initiative of the Year
United Utilities – Enhanced Metering with Lowest Bill Guarantee
Digitalisation Award
Mott MacDonald – Taking an innovative digital approach to support water resources management plan development
Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year
Anglian Water – Strength in Diversity Initiative: building our future workforce to reflect the diversity of the region we serve
Drinking Water Initiative of the Year
United Utilities – Water Quality First Programme
Energy in Water Award
Salinity Solutions – Batch reverse osmosis water treatment technology
Engineering Consultancy of the Year
Stantec
Groundbreaker Award
Anglian Water’s Strategic Pipeline Alliance – Low Water Commissioning
Health & Safety Initiative of the Year
Binnies UK & Techfinity – Real-time safety management tool for mobile / travelling staff
Leakage Initiative of the Year
Craley Group and Kier Utilities – CRALEY Sensing
Natural Capital Initiative of the Year
Severn Trent, Mansfield District Council, Arup, Galliford Try, Via East Midlands – Mansfield Sustainable Flood Resilience – Pilot Raingardens
Net Zero Carbon Initiative of the Year
Severn Trent – Delivering net zero wastewater treatment
Pollution Mitigation Initiative of the Year
Ulster University – A sustainable method to reduce vancomycin concentrations in water using timber waste
Rising Star Award
Justine Leadbetter, Water Research Centre
Highly commended: Callum Brock, Anglian Water
Smart Water Networks Award
Yorkshire Water, Stantec, Xylem & Idrica – Sheffield Smart Water Network
Wastewater Innovation Project
Clancy – Blue Light Technology
Highly commended: Salinity Solutions
Water Efficiency Project of the Year
Thames Water – Non-household smart meter data services and continuous flow live dashboard
Water Retailer of the Year
Wave
Water Company of the Year
Anglian Water