WC145 NovDec 2025 - Magazine - Page 14
WATER CANADA AWARDS
Celebrating Canada’s Water Leaders
Highlights from the 2025 Water Canada Awards
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WATER C AN ADA • NOV EMBER/ DECEMBER 2025
CAREER CHAMPION:
VALERIE JENKINSON
With more than 40 years
of experience across
five continents, Valerie
Jenkinson has left a lasting
mark on the global water
sector. As Founder and
Chair of Operators Without Borders, she has led emergency
deployments and training programs that restore water services
and build resilience in disaster-affected regions.
Jenkinson is also CEO of World Water and Wastewater
Solutions Ltd., one of Canada’s largest training firms, which
delivers over 70 accredited courses nationwide. Her career
reflects a lifelong commitment to knowledge-sharing,
international collaboration and advancing the capacity of water
professionals worldwide.
WAT E R C A N A D A . N E T
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ON OCTOBER 16, 2025,
Water Canada hosted the Water Canada
Awards—an evening dedicated to celebrating the best in the Canadian water sector—at Henderson Brewing Co. in Toronto. The event welcomed over 150 attendees
and there were dozens of nominees across
11 categories, honouring the outstanding
achievements of individuals, organizations
and projects making a lasting impact in the
Canadian water industry. Guests enjoyed
a night of inspiration, connection and
celebration, recognizing the innovation,
leadership and collaboration that continue
to drive the sector forward.
From new technologies and policies
to community-led conservation and
education, the 2025 Water Canada
Award winners exemplify what it means
to lead with purpose and passion.
This work reminds us that building a
sustainable, resilient water future depends
on the dedication and ingenuity of
people across every part of the industry.
Congratulations to this year’s recipients—
and to everyone helping advance the
future of water in Canada.
Here’s a closer look at this year’s winners.
