Recognising excellence in the international water industry
The Global Water Awards celebrate the people and projects that have made waves throughout the year.
Recognising groundbreaking achievements in water, wastewater, technology, and desalination, these awards highlight the initiatives driving our industry forward and shaping a sustainable water future.
26 Nov Nominations open
27 Feb Nominations close
27 Mar Shortlist released
30 Mar Voting opens
27 Apr Voting closed
19 May Winners announced
Celebrate the water sector’s finest at the Global Water Awards Ceremony held during the Global Water Summit each year.
Our latest Ceremony ceremony took place at the beautiful Quinta de Jarama estate, bringing together the industry’s most influential leaders to honour the achievements that made a difference across the past year. Join us at next year’s Summit for an evening celebrating the new possibilities and pathways emerging for water.
Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies (AWPT) is our Awards sponsor for 2026, a leading Saudi public company delivering end-to-end solutions across the water and wastewater value chain. Driven by innovation and aligned with Vision 2030, AWPT’s strategic focus includes digital transformation, water reuse, and energy efficiency. The company’s extensive footprint, experienced team, and diversified service offering position it as a key enabler of water sector transformation, delivering value-added services including city management contracts and integrated infrastructure solutions.
The Global Water Awards are a Global Water Intelligence (GWI) initiative, hosted during the Global Water Summit.