The Global Water Awards 2026 have opened nominations following a rebrand, with submissions accepted until 27th February, 23:59 GMT. The awards, organized by Global Water Intelligence (GWI), now feature 15 categories including a new AI-focused category and an expanded shortlist, providing increased opportunities for industry professionals to gain recognition.
Recognizing excellence across water, wastewater, technology, and desalination, the Global Water Awards are considered the international water industry's most prestigious honor. Past winners include transnational water management companies, investors, EPC firms, utilities, industrial water users, and not-for-profit water providers. A full list of previous winners is available at https://globalwaterawards.com/winners.
Nominations are open to all, and the shortlist will be promoted to GWI's audience of over 40,000 readers. Winners will be announced live at the Global Water Awards ceremony during the Global Water Summit in Madrid. Submissions must be made via a secure portal on the Global Water Awards website at https://globalwaterawards.com/.
For general enquiries, contact awards@globalwaterintel.com. Global Water Intelligence is the leading market intelligence and events company serving the international water industry, providing high-level intelligence to support strategic business decisions.
