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Make a Nomination for the Environmental Monitoring Awards

Submitting a nomination for the Environmental Monitoring Awards is a simple and impactful way to gain recognition for your work - or to spotlight a deserving colleague, partner, or organisation. Here's how to make a nomination in just a few simple steps:

Tips for Success

1. Plan

1. Plan

Identify the project you wish to nominate and the category (or categories) you'd like to enter it for.

Begin gathering the information, statistics and material you need to compile a winning entry! Wow the judges with a well-written, engaging, interesting entry that knocks their socks off!

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2. Write

2. Write

Write your 300 word entry and gather a logo of the company running the project that you are nominating, as well as any supporting evidence.

Your entry should outline the work that the project has undertaken, the strategy and methods used, and the end result in terms of environmental benefits to the business, clients, customers, partners, stakeholders, or the sector.

Make a Nomination

3. Submit

3. Submit

Press submit! Once the deadline has passed our expert panel of judges will assess all of the entries and decide on the winners.

Also make sure you pencil in the 17th September for the awards ceremony and gala dinner at The Vox, Birmingham.

Attend the ceremony

Categories & Criteria

Water Sector:

Best Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring Project

Recognising a project that has successfully implemented real-time water quality monitoring to enhance management, response, and decision-making.

Judging Criteria:

  • Effectiveness in improving water quality management
  • Use of innovative or advanced real-time monitoring technologies
  • Demonstrated impact on decision-making and response times
  • Scalability and potential for industry-wide adoption
  • Supporting evidence, such as data analysis and stakeholder feedback

    Enter now

Excellence in Wastewater Monitoring

Honouring a project that has significantly improved wastewater treatment efficiency through advanced monitoring techniques, ensuring compliance, sustainability, and pollution prevention.

Judging Criteria:

  • Measurable improvements in wastewater treatment performance
  • Use of innovative monitoring methods or technologies
  • Demonstrated compliance with or exceeding regulatory standards
  • Reduction in environmental impact through better monitoring
  • Case studies or reports highlighting long-term success

    Enter now

Innovative Sensor Technology Implementation

Celebrating the deployment of innovative sensor technologies in water or wastewater monitoring. This may include sensors developed through research collaborations, academic partnerships, or novel industry applications.

Judging Criteria:

  • Uniqueness and innovation of the sensor technology
  • Accuracy and reliability of monitoring data
  • Successful deployment and integration into operational settings
  • Demonstrated benefits to water or wastewater management
  • Evidence of industry collaboration and effectiveness in real-world applications

    Enter now

Smart Data & Analytics Award

Recognising projects that effectively leverage data analytics, AI, or IoT to improve water and wastewater monitoring. Advanced data handling can revolutionise environmental management.

Judging Criteria:

  • Effective use of data analytics, AI, or IoT in decision-making
  • Demonstrated improvements in monitoring efficiency and accuracy
  • Scalability and adaptability of the solution
  • Contribution to predictive maintenance or early warning systems
  • Real-world case studies or impact assessments preferred

    Enter now

Regulatory Compliance Monitoring Award

Awarded to a project that has excelled in meeting or exceeding regulatory monitoring standards through innovative approaches.

Judging Criteria:

  • Clear demonstration of compliance with regulatory standards
  • Use of monitoring innovations to ensure accurate reporting
  • Effectiveness in reducing non-compliance risks
  • Industry impact and potential for broader application
  • Testimonials from regulatory bodies or compliance reports welcome

    Enter now

Community Engagement in Water Monitoring

Highlighting a project that has actively involved communities in water quality monitoring and public awareness efforts.

Judging Criteria:

  • Level of community involvement in monitoring activities
  • Success in raising public awareness and engagement
  • Demonstrated improvements in local water quality or reporting
  • Sustainability and long-term impact of the initiative
  • Evidence of partnerships with local groups or education programmes

    Enter now

New Initiative Award

Celebrating a company, start-up, or research group that has introduced an innovative water or wastewater monitoring solution, with the potential for significant industry impact.

Judging Criteria:

  • Novelty and originality of the initiative
  • Demonstrated effectiveness or early success
  • Scalability and future potential for the industry
  • Contribution to scientific advancement in environmental monitoring
  • Supporting evidence of early-stage success or pilot results

    Enter now

WWEM Judge’s Award (Not open for direct entry)

This special award is selected from all submitted entries and honours a project that demonstrates exceptional innovation, impact, and leadership across multiple areas of water and wastewater monitoring.

Judging Criteria:

  • Overall excellence across innovation, technology, and compliance
  • Measurable environmental and operational impact
  • Industry leadership and best practice setting
  • Cross-category significance, with outstanding performance in multiple award areas
  • A strong example of how technology, collaboration, and data-driven approaches can set new standards

Air Sector:

Best Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring Project

Recognising a project that has successfully implemented real-time air quality monitoring to improve environmental and public health outcomes.

Judging Criteria:

  • Effectiveness in improving real-time air quality data collection
  • Use of innovative technologies and monitoring strategies
  • Demonstrated impact on public health, industry, or policy
  • Scalability and potential for broader adoption
  • Supporting evidence such as data analysis, reports, or stakeholder testimonials

    Enter now

Excellence in Industrial Emissions Monitoring

Honouring a project that has successfully tracked and reduced industrial emissions using advanced monitoring, reporting, and compliance solutions.

Judging Criteria:

  • Effectiveness in emissions reduction and compliance
  • Use of innovative monitoring methods or technologies
  • Demonstrated benefits to environmental sustainability
  • Industry impact and knowledge-sharing potential
  • Case studies or regulatory compliance reports preferred

    Enter now

Innovative Sensor Technology Implementation

Celebrating the deployment of cutting-edge sensor technologies for air quality monitoring, including sensors developed through research collaborations or new industry applications.

Judging Criteria:

  • Novelty and innovation of the sensor technology
  • Accuracy, reliability, and real-world effectiveness
  • Integration into wider monitoring or mitigation strategies
  • Evidence of collaboration, industry impact, and field results

    Enter now

Smart Data & Analytics Award

Recognising projects that leverage data analytics, AI, or IoT to improve air quality monitoring and decision-making.

Judging Criteria:

  • Effective use of data to enhance monitoring accuracy
  • Demonstrated improvements in predictive capabilities or response times
  • Scalability and adaptability of the solution
  • Contribution to better regulatory or policy decisions
  • Real-world impact reports and analytics insights preferred

    Enter now

Regulatory Compliance Monitoring Award

Awarded to a project that has excelled in meeting or exceeding regulatory air quality monitoring standards through innovative approaches.

Judging Criteria:

  • Demonstrated compliance with or advancement of regulations
  • Use of technology or best practices to enhance reporting accuracy
  • Impact on industry standards or policy development
  • Regulatory body endorsements or compliance documentation welcome

    Enter now

Community Engagement in Air Quality Monitoring

Highlighting a project that has actively involved local communities in air pollution monitoring, education, or mitigation efforts.

Judging Criteria:

  • Level of public engagement and education impact
  • Success in raising awareness and driving behavioural change
  • Collaboration with local authorities, schools, or community groups
  • Sustainability and long-term impact of the initiative
  • Testimonials or case studies from involved communities encouraged

    Enter now

New Initiative Award

Celebrating a company, start-up, or research group that has introduced an innovative air quality monitoring solution with strong potential for industry impact.

Judging Criteria:

  • Novelty and originality of the initiative
  • Demonstrated effectiveness or early success
  • Scalability and potential for industry-wide adoption
  • Contribution to scientific advancements in air monitoring
  • Pilot study results or early-stage success metrics preferred

    Enter now

AQE Judge’s Award (Not open for direct entry)

This award is selected from all submitted entries and honours a project that demonstrates outstanding innovation, impact, and leadership across multiple areas of air quality monitoring.

Judging Criteria:

  • Excellence in innovation, technology, and compliance
  • Clear, measurable environmental and operational impact
  • Leadership in setting new industry standards
  • Outstanding performance across multiple award categories
  • A strong example of how collaboration, technology, and data-driven approaches can drive real-world improvements


Key Dates & Deadlines

Key Dates & Deadlines

FAQs

How do I enter?

By submitting a 300 word entry and photo via the nomination form - Submit Your Nomination.
 



Can I nominate my own project?

Yes you can - self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged.
 



When do nominations close?

Nominations close on the 16th July.

 



Can I nominate more than one project in the same category?

Yes, but we only shortlist a maximum of five projects within the same company.
 



Where does the ceremony take place?

The ceremony will take place at the Vox, Birmingham, on the first evening of Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS Expo) - 17th September 2025.

 



Does it cost anything to attend the Environmental Monitoring Awards?

Yes, you will need to purchase a ticket to the awards - tickets will be released soon.

 



Can I enter a project into more than one category?

Yes, you can enter a project into a maximum of three categories.

 



Once I've submitted a nomination, when will I be notified if it's been shortlisted?

If your nomination has been shortlisted, you will be notified in August. If you do not receive notification, then your nomination has unfortunately not made the shortlist this time round.