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Anglian named water company of the year

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