Gimmicks & Gadgets Award Form

Please fill out the form below to submit an individual for the Gimmicks & Gadgets Award.

Share your inventions and success stories with Opflow readers in AWWA’s annual Gimmicks & Gadgets Contest. Winners are eligible for cash prizes, featured in Opflow, and recognized at AWWA’s Water Infrastructure Conference.

Submission Deadline: May 31

For questions reach out to awards@awwa.org.

Gimmicks & Gadgest Award Entry Form

First Name

Last Name

Title/Position

Affiliation or Organization

Mailing Address

City

State/Province

Zip Code

Country Country

Phone

Gadget Details

Gadget Name

Use a title that briefly describes what the gadget or procedure does.

Inventor Name(s)

Description of Gadget:

Describe why the device was needed. Include the problems that were experienced by the utility before the device was used or the procedure was implemented (no more than 200 words).

Equipment and Supplies Needed to Build Gadget:

Include exact dimensions, sizes, and quantities. If possible, include a total price of the supplies and the total amount of time it takes to build the device.

Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Build Gadget:

Begin with the first step, and be careful not to skip any steps. To reproduce the invention in their own workplaces, readers need to know all the construction details.

What Was Achieved Using the Gadget:

Include how much money and time the device has saved, along with any other benefits that have resulted from the device’s use (no more than 100 words).

Graphics Upload

Maximum file size: 134.22MB

Submit illustrations or photos in .tif or .jpg format. Digital images must be at least 300 dpi (high-resolution files).

Acknowledgment:
By submitting my entry for the Gimmicks & Gadgets Contest, I agree that I have read and understand the terms as outlined on the contest rules on this page. If my entry wins an award in this competition, I acknowledge that my entry and my likeness will be featured in Opflow, and I’ll be asked to work with AWWA’s magazine staff to produce a profile of my winning entry, including a short video (no more than three minutes) of how my device or procedure works.

Acknowledgement

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