The IWA Global Water Award recognises those individuals who,
through innovative leadership and practice, have made a significant
contribution to a world in which water is wisely managed. Showcasing
exceptional individuals who have changed industry norms to create
lasting progress, IWAs Global Water Award aims to recognise and reward
those water innovators that are driving change.
The IWA Global Water Awards rewards an individual that has shown
exceptional imagination, foresight or resilience to overcome obstacles
and challenge industry norms to create new directions and open new
possibilities for sustainable water management and practice. She or he
must have worked inclusively and with professionals from across sectors
and disciplines to create an innovative water solution/management
practice that impacts/influences broader sustainable development.
The IWA Awards Committee seeks to find true influencers, leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators, identifying globally significant, sector changing success stories that will inspire and motivate others. The IWA Global Water Award is awarded by a panel of experts from across the water cycle, and recognises the exceptional contribution made by an individual to improve sustainable water and sanitation globally.
The IWA Awards Committee seeks to find true influencers, leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators, identifying globally significant, sector changing success stories that will inspire and motivate others. The IWA Global Water Award is awarded by a panel of experts from across the water cycle, and recognises the exceptional contribution made by an individual to improve sustainable water and sanitation globally.
The following criteria will form the basis for selection:
- Demonstrated excellence in science, technology, management or policy
- Vision, leadership, knowledge, persistence, creating new directions and opening new fields
- Recognised internationally within the membership of IWA
- Awardees need not be an IWA member
What must be submitted in support for the nomination?
- An executive summary outlining the main reason for the nomination (maximum 500 words);
- A Letter of Nomination (Detailed letter describing in detail how the candidate meets the criteria stipulated above (maximum 4 A4 pages);
- At least one letter of support for the nomination.
