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.
2 Nov Nominations open
25 Jan Nominations close
25 Feb Shortlist released
3 Mar Voting opens
31 Mar Voting closed
25 May Winners announced
Celebrate the water sector’s finest at the Global Water Awards Ceremony held during the Global Water Summit each year.
This years Awards Ceremony will be taking place at the stunning Industrial Palace in Prague, bringing together the industry’s mot influential leaders to honour the achievements that made a difference across the last year. Join us for an evening celebrating the new possibilities and pathways emerging for water.
Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies (AWPT) is our Awards sponsor for 2027, 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.