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:
Entries will be assessed using a balanced scorecard, ensuring fairness and transparency across all themes
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.
JURY COMPOSITION
To ensure credibility and diversity, the jury will include 08-10 eminent experts from below:
WAPCOS
Head, National Water Mission OR Head, WAPCOS, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt. of India
CPHEEO
Representative from NITI Aayog, CPHEEO & Noida Authority
TERI
Mr. Anshuman, Director, Water Resources, TERI
IWP
Dr. Veena Khanduri, Executive Secretary-cum-Country Coordinator, IWP (GWP-India)
lon Exchange
Mr. Indraneel Dutt, CEO, lon Exchange (India) Ltd
LG Chem
Mr. Sharad Gollerkeri, Director Sales & Marketing at LG Chem
IAPMO
Dr. K Chandrasekhar- Director-Strategy & Industries Relations, IAPMO (International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical)
BSI
Mr. B. B Singh, Director – Sales (Water Program & Filtration), NSF International OR Representative from BSI
Andritz
Mr. Praveen Singh, Business Head- Pumps Division, Andritz Technologies Pvt Ltd
Shubham Tanks
Mr. Sunil Uplap, Founder and Managing Director at Shubham Tanks and Liners Pvt Ltd
Xylem
Mr. Yatin Tayalia, Managing Director, Xylem
PROCESS & TIMELINE
January 15, 2025
February 26, 2026
March 5-12, 2026
March 12-16, 2026
March 17, 2026
March 24, 2026
ENTRY FEES
Company/Organisation /Institution
₹20,000 per entry
(2024-25 turnover > INR 5 Cr. < INR 50 Cr.)
Corporates / Larger Enterprises
₹50,000 per entry
(10 % discount for entry in 2 categories, 15% discount for entry in 3 categories, 20% discount for entry in 4 or more categories)