Watermark Award 2012 Guidelines and Application Form For Organisations GUIDELINES WATERMARK AWARD The Watermark Award is an annual award presented by PUB to recognise individuals and organisations for outstanding contributions and commitment towards protecting and raising awareness of Singapore’s precious water resources. The Award aims to inspire and encourage Singaporeans to take ownership of our water resources and contribute towards Singapore’s water sustainability. ELIGIBILITY Nominations are open to all individuals and organisations. Organisations refer to companies, educational institutions, NGOs, volunteer groups, grassroots organisations, public agencies etc. Self-nominations are accepted. To be eligible, nominees must have: Made significant contributions to protect and raise awareness of Singapore’s water resources consistently over the past one year, and Contributed beyond core work scope, direct economic interest and regulatory requirements. JUDGING AND SELECTION Winners are selected by a panel of judges comprising representatives from the People, Private and Public sectors. Nominations are assessed using the following criteria: 1) Leadership, Commitment and Structure Water-related efforts should be well-integrated into the organisation’s overall activities, core functions and processes: Set up policy/vision/mission statements to guide water efforts Appoint individuals/teams to look into water efforts Management commitment and support Presence of a good track record in protecting water resources (and the environment) Strive towards continuous improvement 2) Impact of initiatives on water resources Initiatives (project, programme, process etc) planned/implemented should result in positive and tangible impact on water resources: Adoption of good water conservation practices Efforts taken to keep our water resources clean Future plans for continued and increased positive impact 3) Promotion of good water practices among stakeholders Presence of initiatives planned/implemented to Educate (raise awareness), Encourage (providing incentives and support to encourage action) and Engage (forming partnerships and collaborations) stakeholders: Outreach to internal stakeholders - employees, members, students etc Outreach to external stakeholders - contractors, suppliers, partners and general public etc Future plans for continued and increased positive impact NOMINATION DEADLINE The closing date for nominations is 30 April 2012, Monday. HOW TO NOMINATE 1. Download and complete the application form at http://www.pub.gov.sg/WatermarkAward 2. Submit the completed form AND supporting documents via: Email: pub_watermark_award@pub.gov.sg OR By post: Watermark Award Secretariat, PUB, Environment Building, 40 Scotts Road, #22-01, Singapore 228231 Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged! ENQUIRIES For enquiries on Watermark Award, please email the Watermark Award Secretariat at pub_watermark_award@pub.gov.sg. THE WATERMARK AWARD INCLUDES 1. An Award trophy and a letter of commendation 2. The right to use the Award logo and wordings “Recipient of Watermark Award 2012” on various publicity media such as websites, letterheads and other promotional materials, in accordance with PUB terms and conditions of use. 3. Special recognition and publicity with regards to the Award, including the Award website and PURE magazine. TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Nomination form must be correctly filled and signed. Incomplete forms will not be processed. 2. Late entries will not be accepted. 3. Only nominations submitted in the format specified in the nomination form will be considered. 4. Nominators must inform nominees about the nomination. 5. All recipients are expected to work with PUB to share their achievements with the community following the announcement of the results. 6. PUB is not responsible for any loss or damage to entries or supporting materials. 7. PUB will not return any entries or supporting materials to the entrant. 8. All construction companies will need to submit their Qualified Erosion Control Professional (QECP) report with the nomination form. 9. PUB reserves the right to decline any entry by a nominee who is being investigated for possible breach of Sewerage and Drainage Act (whether or not prosecution will be initiated), or where the acceptance of the entry may be detrimental to the objectives of the Award. 10. The decision of the judges is final. Application Form for Watermark Award 2012 For Official Use Only Instructions Date acknowledged: Type of Organisation : There are 4 parts in this application form: - Part 1: Nominator Information and Declaration - Part 2: Nominee Information - Part 3: Nomination Citation - Part 4: Self-assessment Checklist Please type your answers. For items marked with an asterisk “*”, please delete accordingly. As an annex to this nomination, please provide evidence and details of the contributions stated in part 3 and 4. Supporting documents such as press releases, photographs, collaterals and drawings must be submitted as part of the annex. Please ensure all attachments are referenced to each criteria and points raised. The closing date is 30 April 2012, Monday. Part 1: Nominator Information and Declaration Particulars of Person Submitting the Nomination Salutation: Mr/Ms/Mdm/Dr/Prof* Nationality: Name: Tel No (Home/Office*): Name of Organisation: Mobile No.: Designation: Email: NRIC/FIN*: Mailing Address: I hereby certify that the information given in this nomination, including the annex and supporting documents, is correct to the best of my knowledge and that no material and information have been withheld. I accept the terms and conditions of entry and agree to abide by the decisions of the judging panel on all matters relating to this Award. __________________________ Signature of Nominator & Date The Nominator knows about the Watermark Award through (Please tick) : Advertisements in print media Banners at PUB’s facilities and reservoirs Direct Mailers Through friends and colleagues Through past Watermark Award recipients Through PUB staff Others (Please State) : ____________ Part 2: Nominee Information Particulars of Organisation Nominated Name of Organisation: Website: Year of formation: Size of the organisation (number employees, members, students etc): : Address: Nature of business/service/work engaged in – limit to 50 words Particulars of Head of Organisation nominated Salutation: Mr/Ms/Mdm/Dr/Prof* Contact No: Name: Email: Designation: Particulars of Contact Person of the Organisation Nominated Salutation: Mr/Ms/Mdm/Dr/Prof* Mobile No.: Name: Email: Designation: Mailing Address: Tel No (Office/Home*): of Part 3: Nomination Citation In not more than 300 words, please explain why nominee merits the award. Part 4: Self-assessment Checklist Purpose This checklist is intended for the nominee to conduct a self-assessment. It is advisable for a nominator to get the nominee to complete this checklist. The checklist serves as a guide as to how well the nominee has performed. It is not necessary to implement all the recommended practices under the checklist to be recognised as a recipient of the Award. The “not applicable” (N/A) option is offered so that items which do not apply to the nominee will not be counted against the nominee in the judging process. Yes Leadership, Commitment and Structure 1. Has nominee incorporated the need to care for water (or the environment) as part of its policy/vision/mission statements/CSR commitments? 2. Are there water controllers/facilities managers/teams appointed to look into water consumption and pollution? 3. Is the senior management involved in driving the water initiatives? 4. Are reports on water initiatives sent to the senior management? 5. Has the nominee received any recognition (e.g. awards, certifications, ISOs, SEC’s Green Label Accreditation etc) for its water/environmental efforts? 6. Has the nominee observed all water and environment regulations/codes of practice in Singapore? 7. Has the nominee set clear goals/targets for its water initiatives? 8. Does the nominee monitor the progress of the water initiatives against the goals/targets set? No N/A Remarks/ Details Yes 9. Are there review mechanisms (feedback, after-action-review, cost benefit analysis etc) in place to assess water initiatives? Impact of initiatives on water resources 10. Has the nominee been certified as Water Efficient Building by PUB, install water-efficient fittings under Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS) or adopt equivalent water efficient flow rates at the following fittings: Basin taps & mixers Showers Sink/bib taps and mixers Urinals/flushing cisterns For details on Water Efficient Building programme and Water Efficient Flow rates, please refer to www.pub.gov.sg/conserve/CommercialOperatorsAndOther/P ages/WaterEfficientBuildingsProgramme.aspx For details on Water Efficient Labelling Scheme, please refer to www.pub.gov.sg/wels/Pages/default.aspx 11. Are there private water meters and leak detection system in place for better monitoring and control of water usage at major water usage areas such as gardens, swimming pools etc? 12. Are there suitable systems that utilise alternative water sources for non-potable uses (such as irrigation, washing, water features, cooling tower etc) to reduce use of potable water? Alternative sources can include rainwater, greywater, NEWater and recycled water from approved sources. 13. Are cooling tower water treatment systems which can achieve 7 or better cycles of concentration at acceptable water quality used on premises? 14. Are water efficient irrigation system (e.g. Drip irrigation system, rain sensors) used on premises? 15. Has the nominee completed and submitted their Water Efficiency Management Plan (WEMP)? WEMP aims to assist the non-domestic sector to have a better understanding of their water usage, reduce water consumption and improve efficiency through better management of their water use. For more information, please refer to www.pub.gov.sg/conserve/Pages/WaterEfficiencyManageme ntProgrammeWaterAudit.aspx 16. Has the nominee taken any measure to keep premises litterfree so as to prevent litter from being blown/ washed into drains? 17. Are there designated washing areas which drain into the sewerage system, and not into drains? No N/A Remarks/ Details Yes 18. Has the nominee incorporated the following Active, Beautiful & Clean (ABC) Waters Design Features in their premises/ projects? Bioretention Swales/other bioretention systems Rain Gardens Constructed Wetlands Cleansing Biotopes For details on ABC Waters Design Features, please refer to: www.pub.gov.sg/abcwaters/abcwatersdesignguidelines/ Pages/ABCDesignGuidelines.aspx 19. Has the nominee received the ABC Waters Certification for their developments? For information on ABC Waters Certification, please refer to: www.pub.gov.sg/abcwaters/abccertified/Pages/default.aspx 20. If the reply is no for Question 19, does nominee intend to apply for ABC Water Certification. Please state the project if nominee intends to apply for the certification. 21. Are there plans to continue, expand or enhance the water initiatives? Promotion of good water practices among stakeholders 22. Has the nominee ever volunteered in any of PUB’s waterrelated initiatives /programmes? For example as guides at PUB’s facilities or visit households to spread water messages? 23. Are there initiatives to raise internal stakeholders’ (e.g. employees, members, students etc) awareness of the importance of water? 24. Is training provided to the internal stakeholders to raise their capabilities to protect water resources? 25. Are internal stakeholders involved / engaged in outreach initiatives that aim to increase public awareness about water? 26. Are there any incentives schemes to reward or motivate internal stakeholders to their part for water? 27. Are there outreach initiatives to raise external stakeholders’ (e.g. contractors, suppliers, partners and general public etc) awareness of the importance of water? 28. Are there any outreach initiatives to promote ABC Waters Design features to stakeholder’s (e.g. contractors, suppliers, partners and general public etc)? 29. Has nominee encourage or influence its contractors, suppliers and customers to do their part for water? 30. Has the nominee shared its good water-related practices, processes, behaviours with external stakeholders? No N/A Remarks/ Details Yes 31. Has the nominee partnered/collaborated with any external stakeholders in its outreach efforts? 32. Has the nominee organised or involved its stakeholders (internal or external) in activities on, in or along the waterways. Some examples: - Beautifying the waterways - Clean-ups - Water-related activities 33. Are there plans to continue, expand or enhance the outreach initiatives? No N/A Remarks/ Details