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| AUGUST 2022 | UTILITY WEEK
Event
The WaterIndustry Awards 2022
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nglian Water was the big winner at the 16th Water Industry Awards a er its projects
and partnerships were recognised in four categories, including the Net Zero Carbon
prize for its industry-• rst sustainability-linked bond with Barclays Bank, BNP Pari-
bas, ING, JP Morgan and Lloyds Bank, and the new Groundbreaker award for its Rutham-
ford network.
In addition to the Groundbreaker gong, the annual water industry showpiece saw the
introduction of awards for Pollution Mitigation Initiative of the Year, Smart Water Networks
and Natural Capital Initiative of the Year – won by Metasphere, WSP, and Yorkshire Water,
Stantec and Barhale Doosan JV respectively.
Elsewhere, EverŽ ow was named Water Retailer of the Year, Isle Utilities took home its
second successive Consultancy of the Year prize, and Galliford Try was named Contractor
of the Year.
What's more, Kathryn Dalgleish of RSE was named the industry's Rising Star of the Year
– with Craig Hopkinson of Anglian Water Services highly commended.
"I've been reporting on the water industry for three years and while the challenges
ahead cannot be understated, I am continually inspired by the innovation and passion that
shines through," Utility Week's water correspondent Ruth Williams said.
Customer Initiative of the Year
Wastewater Innovation Project of
the Year
Drinking Water Initiative of the year
Consultancy of the Year
Skills & Workforce Initiative of the
Year
Net Zero Carbon Initiative of the Year
Health and Safety Initiative
Pollution Mitigation Initiative of the
Year
Water E• ciency Project of the Year
Utility Week water correspondent
Ruth Williams kicked off
proceedings
The winners of the Water Industry Awards
2022 celebrated in style at The Vox in
Birmingham – and Anglian bagged four.
