Award Themes

Each theme has been designed to capture the most pressing global challenges and forward-looking solutions in the water, waste, and sustainability sector:
Sustainable Water Management in Industries

Celebrating businesses that balance growth with responsibility.

Providing Clean Drinking Water & Sanitation

Honoring efforts that uplift communities and ensure equity.

Innovations in Wastewater Treatment

Spotlighting technological and operational breakthroughs.

AI & Digital Technologies in Water & Wastewater

Empowering smart infrastructure and predictive systems.

Waste Management – Solid & Liquid Waste

Integrating circular economy, resilience, and green growth pathway.

Water Conservation & Rainwater Harvesting

Reviving traditional wisdom with modern tools.

Sustainable Water Management in Industries

Celebrating businesses that balance growth with responsibility.

Communication, Awareness & Community Engagement

Amplifying powerful voices in driving social change.

Climate Change Adaptation in Water Management

Turning global risk into regional system resilience.

Policy, Partnerships & Governance in Water

Scaling solutions through leadership and collective action.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Entries will be assessed using a balanced scorecard, ensuring fairness and transparency across all themes:

  • Innovation (20%) – originality, creativity, and fresh solutions.
  • Impact (20%) – measurable improvements (e.g., water saved, communities reached).
  • Sustainability (20%) – long-term viability, SDG alignment, low lifecycle footprint.
  • Scalability & Replicability (15%) – potential to expand to larger geographies.
  • Execution & Implementation (15%) – discipline in delivery and adaptability.
  • Stakeholder Engagement (10%) – inclusivity, partnerships, and stakeholder ownership.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Every submission must provide a compelling, well-documented applicatIion with the following:

Completed application form & organizational / Individual profile.

Executive summary of the project/initiative (max 1500 words).

Evidence of performance: reports, third-party validation (if done), impact metrics.

Technical documentation (for technologies/products).

Before–after Impact Data (KPIs achieved).

Reference/testimonial letters for credibility.

MARKING SYSTEM

Each entry is scored out of 100 points (with a minimum of 60 points required to be shortlisted):

Innovation – 20 points

Impact – 20 points

Sustainability – 20 points

Scalability – 15 points

Execution – 15 points

Engagement – 10 points

JURY COMPOSITION

To ensure credibility and diversity, the jury will include 08-10 eminent experts from below:

Head, National Water Mission OR Head, WAPCOS, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt. of India

Representative from NITI Aayog, CPHEEO & Noida Authority

Mr. Anshuman, Director, Water Resources, TERI

Dr. Veena Khanduri, Executive Secretary-cum-Country Coordinator, IWP (GWP-India)

Mr. Indraneel Dutt, CEO, lon Exchange (India) Ltd

Mr. Sharad Gollerkeri, Director Sales & Marketing at LG Chem

Dr. K Chandrasekhar- Director-Strategy & Industries Relations, IAPMO (International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical)

Mr. B. B Singh, Director – Sales (Water Program & Filtration), NSF International OR Representative from BSI

Mr. Praveen Singh, Business Head- Pumps Division, Andritz Technologies Pvt Ltd 

Mr. Sunil Uplap, Founder and Managing Director at Shubham Tanks and Liners Pvt Ltd

Mr. Yatin Tayalia, Managing Director, Xylem

PROCESS & TIMELINE

Call for Entries

 December 10, 2025

Deadline for Submissions

31st Jan 2026

Preliminary Screening

1st – 8th Feb 2026

Jury Evaluation

9th  – 14th Feb 2026

Finalists Announcement

16th Feb 2026
(press release + social media + website)

Grand Award Ceremony

21st Feb 2026
(New Delhi, India)