The Institute of Water (IWater) is proud to introduce the 2025 Rising Stars, a group of outstanding professionals from across the UK water sector who have been selected for this development programme.
The Rising Stars Programme offers a range of unique opportunities designed to develop the skills of a select group of early-career professionals each year.
This year’s cohort represents all eight IWater regions. They include:
Eastern Area – Tanisha Kaur, Anglian Water
Midlands Area – Ellie-kay Dawe, Aqua Consultants
Northern Area – Joshua Ketley, WRc Group
Northern Ireland Area – Pádraig Meehan, OutForm Consulting | B Corp Certified
Scottish Area – Nessa Stromberg, WSP
South East Area – Jesie Dyos, Thames Water
South West Area – Ross Walker, RPS
Welsh Area – Thomas Jenkins, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
This tailor-made Programme allows early career professionals to learn more about their industry, take charge of organising site visits, grow their communicative abilities, increase their confidence, and connect with industry leaders.
Our past Rising Stars cohorts and employers have credited the Programme with helping them secure jobs, enhance their skill set, build their network and increase their future employability opportunities.
Join us in celebrating the achievements of these future leaders as they embark on an exciting year of growth and opportunity. Stay tuned for updates on their journey throughout 2025!
Learn more about this year’s Rising Stars’ here: https://instituteofwater.org.uk/rising-stars/
