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People & Opinion Utility Week community utILItY WEEK | 5th - 11th August 2016 | 7 "The biggest change in the UK's water market for a generation is beginning to feel very real" Johanna Dow, chief executive, Business Stream. Analysis, p22 Advice for entrants Here are some tips from our judges about how to maximise the impact of your entry. Tony Smith, chief executive, CCWater: "Keep it brief and make sure the aims and results are clear and impressive. Remember you are competing with others who want to win. John Scott, director, Chiltern Power: "High- light what's new rather than incremental to business as usual; show how it is trans- formational; make it clear how team per- formance was achieved; and show how it is really being applied and rolled out at scale." Nigel Hawkins, investment analyst, Nigel Hawkins Associates: "I look for innovative projects that are completed within time and budget, and especially those that face real, and sometimes unusual, challenges. A clear and concise narrative is also appreciated – not waffle, such as 'seamless delivery'." Michael Roberts, chief executive, Water UK: "Submissions for these awards need to illustrate how your organisation has strived to overachieve and made a real difference, backed by robust and compelling evidence. The competition for these awards is strong, so it is worth taking time to ensure your entry is of the highest standard." Lewis Shand-Smith, chief ombudsman, Energy Ombudsman Services: "Ensure your Tom Thorp, managing director, Foresight Metering, writes: Chinese manufacturers get smart "As the smart meter industry continues to grow and the demand for meters begins to focus not just on quality but on volume and cost as well, the market is faced with the decision of whether manufacturing off-shore, specifically from China, is really a viable option." To read the full piece, visit: http:// bit.ly/2as615l Alessio Villanacci, consultant, energy and utilities, Sia Partners, writes: Brexit will impact on UK power supplies "A key priority will be to ensure interconnection projects don't suf- fer from financial and regulatory uncertainty in the wake of Brexit negotiations. "the impact of Brexit on interconnection projects will come from two main factors: regulatory and financial uncertainty. Most importantly, the study points to the paramount importance that a solid set of rules and regulation play in the investment decision for such projects." To read the full piece, visit: http:// bit.ly/2afWgUp From the website Utility Week Awards 2016 The sector's most prestigious awards are now open for entries; here are some top tips on how to reserve a place on the shortlist. Categories for 2016 1. Capital Project Management Award 2. Community Initiative of the Year 3. Customer Care Award - sponsored by Vision 4. Customer Engagement Award (New for 2016) 5. Environment Award 6. IT Initiative of the Year 7. Marketing Initiative of the Year 8. Smart Utilities Award - sponsored by Capgemini 9. Staff development Award 10. Supply Chain Excellence 11. Team of the Year – customer facing and back office 12. Utility of the Year entry is well structured and clear. Give spe- cific examples, facts and statistics to illus- trate and prove the points you are making. Highlight innovation and vividly describe the impact the project has made." The judging panel this year comprises: Tony Smith, chief excecutive, Consumer Council for Water; Paul Mullord, UK director, British Water: Nigel Hawkins, investment analyst, Nigel Hawkins Associates: Michael Roberts, chief executive, Water UK: Mike Foster, chief executive, EUA: John Scott, director, Chiltern Power: Lewis Shand-Smith, chief ombudsman, Energy Ombudsman Services: Lawrence Slade, chief executive, Energy UK Countdown to awards night Utility Week Awards 2016 – 12 December, Grosvenor House Hotel, London Dates for your diary: • Call for entries: now open • Entry deadline: Friday 9 September • Shortlist announced: Friday 7 October • Award ceremony: Monday 12 December Visit: www.utilityweekawards.co.uk The great ballroom of the Grosvenor hotel at last year's awards