River Management Young Achiever Award 2013

The 2013 River Management Young Achiever Award (RMYAA) is now accepting entries until Friday 5 July 2013.

Proudly sponsored by Thiess and managed by the International WaterCentre Alumni Network(IWCAN), this important initiative rewards individuals under 35 who have demonstrated innovation and excellence in river and waterways management. The award winner will receive AU$3,000 with each of the runners up receiving AU$250, and finalists having the opportunity to present their work at the 16th International Riversymposium.

This year the award will be dedicated to Dr Peter Oliver. Teacher, social scientist, scholar, researcher, activist, pioneer, visionary, mentor, friend . He was a man who walked, talked and breathed his vision of true integrated water management. Find out more about the inspiring life and work of Dr Peter Oliver. 

Who can enter?

Domestic or international professionals or students aged 35 or under (at the time of entry) with at least 2 years’ experience in a river-related sector who:

•   Demonstrate leadership and positive outcomes in a river-related area (e.g. a new catchment management initiative, setting up a new waterway group) or can showcase outstanding research in a water/river related field;

•   If selected as a finalist, are available to attend the 16th International Riversymposium; and

•   Have completed their work within the 2012 calendar year (although work could have been commenced at an earlier date).

Applications close 5 July 2013.

To download entry form, or for more information, visit www.riversymposium.com/program/awards/river-management-young-achievers-award