A CARRUM woman’s contributions to the water industry have seen her named the 2022 water professional of the year by the Australian Water Association.
Nina Braid is the Aboriginal partnership manager with Yarra Valley Water. Braid has led her team since 2018 – she introduced initiatives like campaigning on sorry business leave and cultural leave and changed the way the sector works with Traditional Owners.
Braid said “I am truly humbled to receive this award – a special thanks to my team and colleagues for the nomination. These awards are important because they acknowledge the efforts of both individuals and teams who inspire positive change towards a sustainable water future.”
“Building and nurturing our relationship with Traditional Owners on the land our businesses operate on, establishes a foundation of trust and collaboration,” she said. “By working together and leveraging our collective knowledge and resources, we can facilitate greater change.”
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 11 January 2023