South West Area

Welcome to the South West Area of the Institute of Water!

South West Area

We are one of eight Institute of Water area committees. We are all volunteers who work in the water sector.

 

We use our professional experience to develop events and activities to support IWater members in South West Area; helping them to do their day jobs, advocate for the sector and improve the environment and lives of their communities.

 

Anyone who works in the sector is welcome to join. Any of our committee members would be happy to talk to you about the benefits of getting involved with IWater.

 

 

Our Committee

Our events programme, supporting people at all stages of their careers with CPD and providing excellent network opportunities, is made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of the area sponsors, without whom we would not be able to offer such a variety of events that are often free to attend.

 

We always welcome comments, feedback, and ideas from our membership to your local / company representatives, or to our central email address, so please get in touch.

 

Pride in the South West Award 

The “Pride in the South West Award” was launched in April 2022 in memory of Dr. Stephen Bird.

 

Each year, we look for applicants who are passionate about water and have made a positive impact in their community within the South West. We run this competition annually and our panel of judges selects a winner from the entries.

 

The Award recipient for 2024 is Peter Henley from WRc, pictured to the left.

 

Nominations for the 2025 Pride in the South West Award are now closed.

Upcoming South West Area Events

Committee Members

Mark Worsfold

Position: President

Company: South West Water

Tom Arnot

Position: Vice President

Company: University of Bath

Ciara Dysart

Position: Vice Chair & Area Forum Representative

Company: South West Water

Julian Collingbourne

Position: Treasurer

Company: South West Water

Kimberley Dodge

Position: Secretary

Company: Stonbury

James Thomas

Position: Membership Lead

Company: ABB

Nathan Slade

Position: Events Lead

Company: South West Water

Oliver Richardson

Position: EDI Champion

Company: Bristol Water

Caitlin Crutchley

Position: YPN Representative

Company: South West Water

Ross Walker

Position:  2025 Rising Star

Company: RPS

Carmen Snowdon

Position: Committee Member

Company: South West Water

Hollie Pierce

Position: Committee Member (Sponsorship Lead)

Company: South West Water

Kim Wu

Position: Committee Member

Company: Blue Tech Research

Nigel Martin

Position: Committee Member

Company: Wessex Water

Zack Gartrell

Position: Committee Member (Sponsorship Support)

Company: South West Water

Sponsors