Global Water Awards

Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel, Paris - Monday 26th April 2010

The Global Water Awards recognise what senior executives across the international water industry have acknowledged as the most important achievements of the past year.

They are chosen by way of a free vote given to all subscribers to Global Water Intelligence, and Water Desalination Report, as well as to members of the International Desalination Association.

Within each category, a shortlist of four contenders is decided by the GWI Awards Panel following nominations made by the subscribers of Global Water Intelligence and Water Desalination Report.

The voting process is then opened, with subscribers to GWI, WDR and members of the IDA all entitled to a vote. This year, the results were announced at the Global Water Awards dinner, which was sponsored by BEFESA and held in Paris on Monday 26th April in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan.

The "Winners" and those awarded "Distinction" in each category were presented with an engraved crystal trophy, while all shortlisted entries received a framed certificate.

Water Company of the Year for the water company that made the most significant contribution to the development of the international water sector in 2009. Short-listed entries:
Desalination Company of the Year for the desalination plant supplier which has made the greatest overall contribution to the desalination industry in 2009. Short-listed entries:
Public Water Agency of the Year for the public sector organization that has made the greatest contribution to meeting the challenges of water supply during 2009. Short-listed entries:
Desalination Deal of the Year for the deal signed during 2009 which represents the most significant step forward for the industry in terms of financial innovation or in meeting the demands of challenging circumstances. Short-listed entries:
Water Reuse Project of the Year for the water reuse project that represents the most significant achievement for the industry in 2009. Short-listed entries:
Desalination Plant of the Year for the desalination plant commissioned during 2009 that represents the most impressive technical achievement in the industry. Short-listed entries:
Power and Water Plant of the Year for the plant commissioned in 2009 that represents the most impressive technical achievement in power and water. Short-listed entries:
Industrial Water Project of the Year for the project commissioned in 2009 that represents the most impressive technical achievement in the field of industrial water. Short-listed entries:
Environmental Contribution of the Year for environmental stewardship in the water industry as exemplified by the project, process or organization that best reflects the ability of a water/wastewater plant to leave a small environmental footprint. Short-listed entries:
Water Efficiency Project of the Year for the project commissioned in 2009 that showed the greatest efficiency savings in terms of water or energy. Short-listed entries:
Water Deal of the Year for the deal, contracted in 2009, which has made the biggest contribution to the advancement of public-private partnerships in the international water sector. Short-listed entries:
Water Technology Company of the Year for the company which has made the most significant contribution in the field of water technology over the past year. Short-listed entries: