AQUA SUSTAINABILITY STAR
BEST NET ZERO INITIATIVE
An organisation employing excellent environmentally sustainable practices, procedures, policies, and progress towards reducing its water footprint, being carbon neutral, and actions taken on net zero pledges. It should be implementing and communicating the importance and results of its sustainable credentials with the stakeholders and peers.
EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR BEST CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN WATER SECTOR
An organisation with clear commitment in demonstration of initiatives pertaining to CSR in the water sector contributing towards upliftment of local communities & society in general.
INNOVATIVE TECH VISIONARY
Best Water R&D & Technological Breakthrough
A new discovery/research or technological intervention in the field of water that has played a vital role in the advancement of an existing or new product/technology/process.
DESALINATION PROJECT OF THE YEAR
A desalination plant commissioned in 2022/2023, representing the best technical and environmentally sustainable endeavour across the industry.
EXCELLENCE IN DIGITALISATION
A digitalisation project encompassing sophisticated data analytics, cloud computing and artificial intelligence to transform the water industry, enabling unforeseen efficiency gains, customer benefit, safer working, cost reductions and more sustainable outcomes.
HYDRO INNOVATORS
BEST INFRASTRUCTURE PIONEER PROJECT
An organisation that has pioneered infrastructure projects and has undertaken innovative initiatives for developing water infrastructure. All project construction must be completed, and the project shall be in full operation by April 30, 2023
BEST PPP OPERATOR IN THE WATER AND WASTEWATER SECTOR
An organisation that has undertaken impactful PPP projects in the Water and Wastewater Sector.
COMMUNITY WATER BRILLIANCE
BEST COMMUNITY PROJECT OF THE YEAR
An organisation that has contributed towards the well-being of the public and whose efforts have uplifted the communities reached.
BEST WATER NGO - WATER EDUCATION / Water Sanitation
An NGO which has excelled in educating and enlightening society on water conservation and has excelled enhancing the sanitation programs in India.
BEST WATER NGO - REVIVAL OF WATER RESOURCES
An NGO which has excelled in reviving water resources in rural/urban areas.
BEST RWA INITIATIVE FOR WATER MANAGEMENT
Any Residents Welfare Association (RWA), which has shown an effective and functional use of water harvesting.
PANI PANCHAYAT CHAMPIONS
This award would recognise and celebrate the exemplary efforts at village level (village head) where outstanding dedication, innovation, and leadership is shown in implementing water conservation initiatives within their community
TECH EXCELLENCE HERO
BEST WATER TREATMENT PROJECT- DOMESTIC
An organisation that has undertaken a domestic water treatment project worth a minimum of Rs. 10 lacs.
BEST WATER TREATMENT PROJECT- INDUSTRIAL
An organisation that has undertaken an industrial water treatment project (not more than 2 years old) worth a minimum of Rs. 50 lacs.
COMPLETE WATER SOLUTION PROVIDER
A private sector organisation that has displayed efficient and eco-friendly water management and produced a complete range of domestic water solutions for all kinds of water conditions.
AQUA LAGOON HERO OF MANUFACTURING
Excellence in Membrane Manufacturing
An organisation that has invested in membrane research, development and manufacturing for at least a decade.
AQUA ENGINEERING PIONEERS
CORPORATE PIONEER EXCELLENCE AWARD
UPCOMING WATER COMPANY
An organisation focused on water management, with less than 5 years of industry experience that has displayed significant growth and holds immense potential for long term success.
BEST WATER COMPANY
An organisation, that has provided specialised water solutions in India and overseas.
The company that can best demonstrate a combination of outstanding customer service, agenda-setting innovation, commitment to and impact on improving the environment, operational resilience, water use efficiency in operation and workforce best practice through its work in past two years.
WATER STAR ACHIEVER
EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE & FARMING - PUBLIC SECTOR/PRIVATE SECTOR
A organisation that has made noteworthy contributions in the areas of agriculture friendly policies & programs, technologies, marketing, infrastructure, value addition, farmers’ self-reliance, awareness generation, and agri-business.
YOUTH CHAMPION IN THE WATER SECTOR
The significant contributions of young professionals or advocates who have shown a commitment to sustainable water management and have made a positive impact in the field
EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING INITIATIVE IN DAM SAFETY
The organisation/ agency that has focused on Institutional Strengthening component of Dam Safety.
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS/WOMEN CONTRIBUTORS IN THE WATER SECTOR
Women who have demonstrated exemplary initiative in the water sector.
PUBLIC SECTOR TRAILBLAZING LUMINARY
OUTSTANDING STATE-LEVEL WATER MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES
The state/UT which has made noteworthy contributions to the success of different schemes and initiatives by ensuring the supply of adequate water of prescribed quality on a regular basis to every households and public institution, along with advocacy,& awareness generation initiatives for water conservation and management.
BEST INITIATIVE IN THE GROUNDWATER GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
A government organisation that has undertaken exemplary initiatives affecting groundwater resources: study, protection, remediation, and awareness.
GLOBAL TRAILBLAZERS
BEST INDUSTRY IN WATER MANAGEMENT PHARMA/COSMETICS/TEXTILE/AUTOMOBILES/HOTEL
An Industry that has taken efforts for the best water management.
BEST WATER MANAGEMENT- SCHOOL/COLLEGE/INSTITUTION
A school/Colleges/Institution that has displayed efficient and eco-friendly water management.
BEST INITIATIVE FOR RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT OF WATER BODIES
Organisation/Institutions that have taken initiatives in restoration and management of waterbodies and have also excelled in reviving water resources for sustainable development.
BEST TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY- ‘WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
An organisation whose supply has displayed holistic wastewater solutions including treatment recycling, reuse, resource, recovery and utilisation. The organisation should be an endorser of environment-friendly processes in wastewater treatment.
URBAN BRILLIANCE AWARD
SMART CITY: BEST WATER MANAGEMENT
An organisation, municipality, or private cooperation that deals with citywide distribution, conservation, and management of water.
OUTSTANDING PUBLIC WATER MANAGEMENT & MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
A municipality or public sector organisation that has displayed efficient and eco-friendly water management and enhanced water supply across several regions.
BEST WATER MANAGEMENT IN POWER GENERATION
A power production organisation that has excelled in tapping water and taming wastage while also educating and enlightening society and affected regions on water conservation and recycling.
PUBLIC WATER AGENCY OF THE YEAR
A reputed government organisation that supplies water to a minimum of 2,50,000 households and has made the difference in the service provision and utility management.
WATER REUSE PROJECT OF THE YEAR – MUNICIPAL CORPORATION/COUNCIL/AUTHORITY
A municipal corporation/municipal/ authority council that practices waste water recycling and treatment (effluent collection, treated effluent distribution & transmission).