SECTION A: INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Lifetime Achievement in Water Sustainability
Description: Honors an individual with more than 20 years of high-impact, outstanding contributions in advancing water and wastewater sustainability, policy, education, or innovation. Recognizes their long-term influence on the sector at a national or international scale.
Eligibility:
- Senior professionals, scientists, policymakers, or industry veterans with proven track record.
- Must demonstrate at least 20+ years of work in the field.
Notes: Nominations must include CV, bibliography/portfolio, 2 recommendation letters.
Young Researcher Award (Below 35)
Description: Encourages research-driven innovation by scientists or engineers below 35 who have shown significant promise in addressing water, wastewater, and sanitation challenges.
Eligibility:
- Must be <35 years as of Nov 21, 2025.
- Open to students, researchers, or early-career professionals.
Notes: Needs submission of research summary, max 2000 words.
Woman Leader Award in Water Sector
Description: Celebrates leadership of women driving policies, innovations, or impactful water/ wastewater management projects. Aims to promote inclusivity and gender diversity in the sector.
Eligibility:
- Open to women professionals, entrepreneurs, NGO leaders.
- At least 10 years of leadership contribution preferred.
Grassroot Innovator Award
Description: For individual grassroots champions who inspire community-driven water conservation or sanitation awareness campaigns.
Eligibility:
- Community leaders, activists, NGO volunteers.
- Project impact must be shown in measurable terms (water saved, awareness spread).
Start-up of the Year – Water Tech
Description: For new-age start-ups (<10 years) innovating in smart water management, IoT, wastewater reuse, or AI-based solutions with commercial potential.
Eligibility:
- Registered WaterTech start-ups (India / global).
- Incorporation less than 10