NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS
WaterPower Canada is thrilled to present the WPC WaveMaker Awards, celebrating excellence and innovation in the waterpower sector. These prestigious awards are presented annually at the Canadian Waterpower Week national conference and trade show.
Submit your nominations online through our nomination form below or by emailing the completed nomination form.
KEY DATES
All award winners will receive a complimentary registration to Canadian Waterpower Week.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Canadian Waterpower Achievement Award
Recognizing an individual who has demonstrated unique and outstanding achievements in the waterpower sector over the past year.
Hydropower Innovation Excellence Award
Honouring an organization that has demonstrated exceptional creativity in advancing hydropower technology or processes, contributing to improvements in efficiency, environmental sustainability, or system integration. (Project-specific details required).
Community Impact Award
Acknowledging individuals or an organization that have made a meaningful difference in local communities through hydropower-related initiatives, including job creation, community involvement, and fostering partnerships that support regional development.
Indigenous Reconciliation & Partnership Award
Recognizes individuals or organizations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing Indigenous reconciliation within the hydropower sector. Honourees will have fostered meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities, integrated traditional knowledge into projects, support economic opportunities, or contributed to long-term sustainable relationships, built on respect, collaboration and shared benefits.
Woman of Waterpower Award
In partnership with Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE)
Since 2018, WaterPower Canada (WPC) and Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) have partnered together to recognize the achievements made by individual women in the waterpower sector. The Woman of Waterpower Award celebrates and highlights the dedication and contributions of women in the sector, while also inspiring and encouraging women to pursue opportunities in waterpower.
Click here for award criteria and to nominate an outstanding Woman of Waterpower
NOMINATION FORM
Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize the trailblazers of the waterpower industry!
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PREVIOUS WINNERS
Explore the impressive list of past winners who have made outstanding contributions to the waterpower sector. From groundbreaking innovations to impactful community initiatives, these leaders and organizations set the standard for excellence.
Canadian Waterpower Achievement Award
Recognizing an individual who has demonstrated unique and outstanding achievements in the waterpower sector over the past year.
2025
Yannick Bossé, AECOM
Hydropower Innovation Excellence Award
Honouring an organization that has demonstrated exceptional creativity in advancing hydropower technology or processes, contributing to improvements in efficiency, environmental sustainability, or system integration.
2025
Ontario Power Generation (OPG)
Community Impact Award
Acknowledging individuals or an organization that have made a meaningful difference in local communities through hydropower-related initiatives, including job creation, community involvement, and fostering partnerships that support regional development.
2025
Michael Thibault, Kiewit
Indigenous Reconciliation & Partnership Award
Recognizes individuals or organizations that have demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing Indigenous reconciliation within the hydropower sector. Honourees will have fostered meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities, integrated traditional knowledge into projects, support economic opportunities, or contributed to long-term sustainable relationships, built on respect, collaboration and shared benefits.
2025
Innavik Hydro Project
Woman of Waterpower Award
Since 2018, WaterPower Canada (WPC) and Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) have partnered together to recognize the achievements made by individual women in the waterpower sector. Waterpower has played a significant role in Canada’s history and will continue to grow in prominence as Canada seeks to shift from fossil fuels to renewable and non-emitting resources. As role-models, mentors, educators, and leaders, women in waterpower continue to lead the charge in growing, strengthening, and promoting the sector. The Woman of Waterpower Award celebrates and highlights the dedication and contributions of women in the sector, while also inspiring and encouraging women to pursue opportunities in waterpower.
2018
Shawna Pachal, Manitoba Hydro
2019
Jane Travers, Ontario Power Generation
2021
Claudine Bouchard, Hydro-Québec
2022
Christine Monnette, ANDRITZ
2023
Heather Ferguson, Ontario Power Generation
2024
Nathalie Thorn, GE Vernova
2025
Caroline Marchand, ANDRITZ
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognizes a distinguished career or long-term contributions to the waterpower industry, celebrating a member’s leadership, mentorship, and impact on the development and growth of the hydropower sector over many years.
2025
Chris O’Riley