Finalists announced for Institute of Water’s National Innovation Awards

The Institute of Water has announced the eight regional finalists for the 2015 National Innovation Awards – a celebration of innovation and excellence in the UK water and sewage sector.

The award winners will be announced during the President’s Dinner, held on 9th -10th July at the Institute of Water’s Annual Conference and Exhibition.

The conference, which will take place at the West Road Concert Hall in Cambridge, will invite industry experts from across the country to share their views on ‘Business in the New World’. How will the water sector continue to strive for innovation, collaboration and transformation amid the challenges of climate change and population growth?

Peter Simpson, President of the Institute of Water and Chief Executive Officer of Anglian Water Group, will chair the event alongside such industry leaders as Liv Garfield, CEO of Severn Trent Water, Chris Newsome, Director of Asset Management for Anglian Water, and Cathryn Ross, Economist and CEO for OFWAT.

MWH has also announced its sponsorship of the National Innovation Awards. This high-profile endorsement recognises the Institute of Water’s pivotal role in fostering talent and cultivating innovation industry-wide.

As a member of the judging panel, Paul Gledhill – Managing Director of MWH – was keen to extend his congratulations: “It has been a privilege to have been a member of the judging panel for this year’s Innovation Awards. The quality of the submissions was of the highest standard, making judging a very fulfilling experience. I congratulate each of the finalists. My involvement in judging has re-affirmed a confidence in the depth of talent we have across the Industry and our ability to constantly innovate to improve the service we provide to the customers we serve.”

Finalists include:

• APEM
• Cranfield University, Severn Trent Water, and WRAP
• United Utilities Business Services in conjunction with EEIP Kelda Water Services Alpha Limited
• Clancy Docwra
• Southern Water
• Dynamic Flow Technologies Ltd, Wessex Water Services Ltd, and Elster Metering Ltd
• Dwr Cymru Welsh Water

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