Deadline: 6-May-22
The International Water Association (IWA) has announced a call for nominations for the Global Water Award.
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 Award winner will receive their award during the World Water and Development Congress & Exhibition from the 11-15 September 2022 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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
Award assessment criteria
- Vision – the nominee will have established themselves as someone to whom others look for inspiration, insight and authority on the direction of developments relating to water.
- Leadership – the nominee will have a demonstrated track record as a leader, initiating and overseeing action of note in the water sector.
- Impact – the nominee will be someone who has clearly been influential in bringing about change in the sector.
For more information, visit https://iwa-network.org/global-water-award/