CPD Award
Our CPD Award is a great opportunity for IWater members to receive much-deserved recognition for their professional development at any stage in their career.
CPD Award
Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Award is open to all IWater members at any stage in their career who can demonstrate their commitment to continuous learning, improvement and development. You do not need to hold professional registration to enter.
We welcome direct applications, and we also nominate individuals based on the outcomes of our annual CPD Audit.
Learn more about the long-term benefits of the CPD Award via our recently hosted webinar by clicking the button below.
Benefits of winning the CPD Award
Being recognised for your CPD efforts strengthens your credibility with colleagues and clients, demonstrating that you take learning seriously and are committed to maintaining the highest professional standards.
In addition to receiving the iconic glass award, your achievement will be celebrated across IWater’s communication channels, including the website, newsletters, and social media — showcasing your success to peers, employers, and the wider industry.
As a CPD Award winner, you’ll also be invited to speak at an IWater webinar to share your journey, discuss your approach to professional development, and inspire others to invest in their own learning and growth.
Why should you apply?
“Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is something that we all should do throughout our career, whether you are starting out or well established in your career. We all need to continue to grow and stay current in a fast-changing industry. The CPD Award is a great way to showcase your development and get valuable feedback.”
Nicola Johnston CSci, Training & Development Scientist at Anglian Water
“CPD is something I highly value, so I was honoured to receive an Award from the Institute of Water. Putting time and effort into recording my CPD activities has allowed me to reflect and identify further opportunities for development. It has been invaluable in helping me progress and learn in my role as well as working towards my professional registration.”
Isla Jones, Senior Scientist at Scottish Water
“I have always considered Continuing Professional Development to be essential in any role, so I was honoured to receive an Award for my CPD. Maintaining a strong CPD record has allowed me to consolidate my learnings and has encouraged me to think about how I can use the knowledge and skills I have gained to support myself and others around me throughout my career.”
Abbie Mowat, Management Systems Specialist at Scottish Water
CPD Award Winner 2025
Congratulations to Ashley Roberts, Technical Training and Development Manager at Anglian Water, for winning this year’s CPD Award. Ahsley is pictured alongside our CPD Champion Nicola Johnston and Magcigian Ben Hanlin at our President’s Dinner and Awards Evening.
Upon receiving this Award, Ashley shared:
“When I started my career, I hadn’t heard of CPD, but I’m glad I discovered it. I realised I’d already been setting goals, but in a disorganised way. A structured CPD way of working provides clarity and direction when navigating the often challenging waters of our careers, as well as helping you see what to focus on and how to progress. Mine has been central to my career growth, refined over time with guidance from others.”
How to apply
We understand that everyone approaches and records their CPD differently, which is why we welcome a range of formats for your submission.
At a minimum, successful entries should include:
– A clear development action plan
– A timeline of CPD activities over the past 12 months
– An assessment of how your activities have helped you meet your goals
To apply, please send your CPD record from the last 12 months along with a copy of your CV to registration@instituteofwater.org.uk
Application Scoring
Entries are scored against the following six categories:
- Scoping– Identifying skill gaps and opportunities for development
- Planning– Setting relevant goals for development activities and target dates
- Doing– Formal learning, workplace opportunities, and development undertaken outside of work
- Recording– Accurately recording development achievements and learning outcomes
- Reflecting– Evaluating achievements and reviewing them against professional and development needs
- Sharing– Explaining how others benefited from your learning
Contact us about the CPD Award
Have questions or want to learn more about the CPD Award? We’re here to help. Whether you’re looking for more information on our eligibility criteria, application guidance, or key dates, get in touch with our team for more information and support.
