Deadline: 20 April 2020
Nominations are now open for IWA’s Global Water Award to recognise 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 International Water Associationz (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 2020 edition will be awarded at the IWA Wold Water Congress and Exhibtion from the 18-26 October 2020 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Nomination Criteria
The following criteria 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
Criteria
- Name, Affiliation, Country – An executive summary outlining the main reason for the nomination (maximum 150 words)
- VISION – The individual 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. (100 words)
- LEADERSHIP – The individual has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities in his/her endeavours. (100 words)
- IMPACT – The individual 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. (100 words)
For more information, visit https://iwa-network.org/global-water-award/