Innovation & Technology Award 2026 Nomination Form
The Innovation & Technology Award recognises and celebrates exceptional advancements in the aquatic and recreation sector. This award aims to promote innovative practices and technologies that enhance recreational experiences, safety, and financial sustainability in aquatic environments. The Innovation & Technology Award serves as a catalyst for ongoing progress and collaboration in the aquatic and recreation sector in New South Wales, aiming to inspire future innovations that enhance community engagement, safety, and financial sustainability in aquatic environments.
Nominator's Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Nominator's Email Address
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example@example.com
Nominee's Facility Name
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Nominee's Contact Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Nominee's Email Address
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example@example.com
Nominee's Organisation Name
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Is the Nominee a current ARI NSW Member?
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Innovation Challenge and Opportunity
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Describe the challenge or opportunity that led to the development of this innovation. Consider existing problem/s, customer need, operational challenge, safety issue, financial pressures, community need in your answer. Why was this innovation necessary?
Innovation and Creativity
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Describe what makes this innovation unique. Consider original thinking, technology, process improvements, service innovation, user experience, digital transformation, automation, collaboration in your answer. What differentiates this innovation from existing approaches?
Implementation and Adoption
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Describe how the innovation was implemented and adopted. Examples such as planning, staff engagement, customer education, training, change management, partnerships, testing and rollout.
Measurable Impact
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Describe the measurable outcomes achieved. Examples such as safety improvements, customer experience, financial performance, operational efficiency, participation, staff productivity, time savings, revenue, sustainability. Provide measurable evidence wherever possible.
Scalability and Industry Influence
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Describe how this innovation could be adopted across other aquatic and recreation facilities. Consider replicability, transferability, industry collaboration, knowledge sharing, future applications, broader industry benefits in your answer.
Future Development
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What are the future plans for this innovation? Examples such as further enhancements, new features, additional sites, research, continous improvement, future partnerships
Supporting Evidence
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Acknowledgement of Information Provided
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I confirm the information that I have provided in this nomination is accurate and truthful. I also acknowledge that information provided (including any reports and pictures) can be used by ARI NSW for the purposes of the judging process as well as any marketing materials.
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