For the water company that made the most significant contribution to the development of the international water sector in 2025.
For the company that made the greatest overall contribution to the desalination industry in 2025.
For the company which made the most significant contribution to the field of water and digital technology in 2025.
For the early-stage technology company which made the most impressive commercial breakthrough into the global water technology market in 2025.
For the governmental agency or public body that made the biggest difference to water and wastewater service provision and utility management in 2025.
A new category for 2026, for the most impressive use of Artificial Intelligence in the water sector over 2025.
For the desalination plant representing the most impressive technical or ecologically sustainable achievement in the industry, having entered its commercial phase in 2025.
For the water project that entered its commercial phase in 2025 showing the greatest innovation in optimising its physical or environmental footprint.
For the wastewater project that entered its commercial phase in 2025 showing the greatest innovation in optimising its physical or environmental footprint.
For the industrial project that entered its commercial phase in 2025 representing the most impressive technical or environmental achievement in industrial water and wastewater.
For the project delivered during 2025 representing the most significant advancement in terms of water reuse.
For the corporate programme which has delivered the greatest benefit to nature and/or people through water stewardship endeavours in 2025. *Judged by the Corporate Water Leaders initiative.
The most impactful SDG6 initiative implemented in 2025 by a member of the 300 Water Leaders. *Not open for public nominations.
For the newly inaugurated members of the Leading Utilities Network, representing the gold standard in utility performance. *Not open for public nominations.
Decided by a panel of experts at the Global Water Summit. *Not open for public nominations.
Since 2005, the Global Water Awards have celebrated the best the water industry has to offer. Often seen as a slow-moving sector, these awards change the narrative by shining a spotlight on the many inspiring innovations and breakthroughs emerging across the globe.
With awards for utilities, sustainability, desalination and more, these awards play crucial role in addressing the pressing challenges of water scarcity and management by championing world-wide collaboration.
The Global Water Awards are a Global Water Intelligence (GWI) initiative, hosted during the Global Water Summit.