The initial appointment of an IWA Fellow is for 5 years. During this time, a Fellow will support IWA’s mission and leadership in the implementation of the organisation’s Strategic Plan by:

• Representing IWA expertise at relevant opportunities and presenting themselves as an IWA Fellow
• Promoting IWA; supporting the network’s growth, increasing the engagement of its members, supporting the delivery of quality events, and disseminating its thought leadership.
• Fulfilling the expectations outlined in their Fellows Activity Plan and report to IWA the progress on its implementation
• Participating (remotely or in person) in scheduled IWA Fellows meetings.
• Adhering to the highest ethical standards of professional work.
• Adhering to the Membership code of conduct

The appointment of a Distinguished Fellow is for life. During this time, a Distinguished Fellow will support IWA’s mission and leadership in the implementation of the organisation’s strategic plan.

A Distinguished Fellow would be expected to participate in the following activities as appropriate:

• Acknowledgement and recognition of IWA at international level to advance the aims and reputation of IWA and the professional standing of its members and corporate partners.
• Represent IWA at relevant opportunities and present themselves as an IWA Distinguished Fellow.
• Promotion of IWA; supporting the network’s growth, increasing the engagement of its members (through leading its communities / specialist groups), supporting the delivery of quality events, and leading content development and disseminating its thought leadership.
• Providing leadership in enhancing the linkage between IWA and local professional water science and management activities and introducing more local experiences to the international communities.
• Make key contributions, such as take on a mentor role or offer expertise / knowledge at IWA Young Water Professionals conferences, editorials in IWA media, development of opinion or position papers, and chair sessions at conferences