International Water Association Awards 2024

IWA is committed to recognising the special contributions and achievements of its members and of water sector professionals generally around the world. The awards mark the invaluable contributions they make to key innovations in water science and management. The IWA Awards programme features the IWA Global Water Award and provides a platform to celebrate those who shape the direction of the sector. 

IWA members are being asked to nominate outstanding individuals for several categories, including:

• IWA Global Water Award – the most prestigious among the IWA Awards, it recognises an innovative leader who has made a significant contribution to a water-wise future.
• IWA Gender Diversity and Water Award – celebrates contributions to progress on gender diversity and inclusion in the water sector. 
• IWA Young Leadership Award – is granted to an exceptional young water professional for their achievements, leadership, and future potential. 
• IWA’s Member Honours – to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of IWA’s members who make significant contributions both to IWA and to the water sector. 

The deadline for nominations is 25 February 2024. 

The Awards will be presented at the upcoming IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition, to be held 11-15 August 2024 in Toronto, Canada.  

More details on how to submit nominations are here.