WATER IS THE LIFEBLOOD OF OUR PLANET: Winners of the 2024 Global Water Awards

In the heart of historic London, industry leaders and innovators convened at the Global Water Summit for the prestigious 2024 Global Water Awards ceremony. Organized by Global Water Intelligence (GWI), this summit represents the apex of the water industry’s business conferences worldwide, recognizing exceptional achievements in water stewardship.

Global Water Intelligence is proud to announce that the winners, and recipients of the distinction awards, of the 2024 Global Water Awards are: 

Water Company of the Year 
WINNER – SUEZ
DISTINCTION – Gradiant
NOMINATED – IDE Technologies
NOMINATED – Metito
 
Desalination Company of the Year 
WINNER – Acciona 
DISTINCTION – Saline Water Conversion Company (SWCC) 
NOMINATED – Wetico
NOMINATED – ACWA Power
 
Water Technology Company of the Year 
WINNER – Grundfos
DISTINCTION – Siemens
NOMINATED – Axius Water
NOMINATED – Cambi

Breakthrough Technology Company of the Year 
WINNER – Aqua Membranes
DISTINCTION – Purecontrol
NOMINATED – Indra Water
NOMINATED – Aclarity

Public Water Company of the Year 
WINNER – Saudi Water Partnership Company, Saudi Arabia
DISTINCTION – New York City Department of Environmental Protection, USA
NOMINATED – Emirates Water and Electricity Company, UAE
NOMINATED – Rand Water, South Africa
 
Desalination Plant of the Year 
WINNER – Jubail 3A IWP, Saudi Arabia
DISTINCTION – Jurong Island Desalination Plant, Singapore
NOMINATED – Cabo San Lucas SWRO, Mexico
NOMINATED – Shoaiba 4 NF Mg Recovery System, Saudi Arabia
 
Water Project of the Year 
WINNER – Poblacion WTP, Philippines
DISTINCTION – San Fernando Groundwater Treatment Program, USA
NOMINATED – Laramba WTP, Australia
NOMINATED – National Carrier Flow Reversal, Israel
 
Wastewater Project of the Year 
WINNER – Changi WRP Expansion, Singapore
DISTINCTION – Umm Al Hayman WWTP, Kuwait
NOMINATED – Glina WWTP Expansion, Romania
NOMINATED – Shenzhen Fuyong WWTP Phase 2, China
 
Smart Water Project of the Year 
WINNER – Dubai Hydro Insight, UAE
DISTINCTION – Lahaina emergency sewer assessments, USA
NOMINATED – Dhaka real-time water security, Bangladesh
NOMINATED – Monterrey demand management, Mexico
 
Water Reuse Project of the Year 
WINNER – ADSWS Recycling Transformation, UAE
DISTINCTION –Santa Monica Sustainable Water Infrastructure Project, USA
NOMINATED – New Delta WWTP, Egypt
NOMINATED – Orange County GWRS, USA

Industrial Project of the Year 
WINNER – Slaughterhouse wastewater treatment, Saudi Arabia
DISTINCTION – NMDC ZLD plant, India
NOMINATED – Martens Brewery WWTP upgrade, Belgium
NOMINATED – Anwil WWTP modernisation, Poland

Water Stewardship Programme of the Year
WINNER – Intel water conservation and restoration
DISTINCTION – Danone Aguascalientes programme, Mexico
NOMINATED – Gap/Arvind Global Water Innovation Centre for Action, India
NOMINATED – GSK Godavari basin rejuvenation, India

Net Zero Carbon Champion 
WINNER – Xylem
DISTINCTION – Scottish Water
NOMINATED – IDE Technologies
NOMINATED – Stantec

GLOBAL AWARD WINNERS

Global Water Intelligence (GWI) has recently revealed the winners of the highly anticipated 2024 Global Water Awards, presented during the distinguished Global Water Summit held in London. These awards recognize the pinnacle achievements within the international water industry and highlight initiatives that drive progress through improved performance, innovative technology adoption, and sustainable financial models.

In a world where climate change is amplifying weather extremes, the imperative to achieve water security has never been more critical. The 2024 awards reflect a heightened focus on addressing the climate crisis, advancing net zero carbon and water targets, and bolstering resilience amid a shifting global landscape.

The Water Company of the Year title was claimed by SUEZ, a leading force in innovative water management solutions, demonstrating an unparalleled commitment to sustainability. Gradiant also received a distinction for their outstanding contributions to the industry. Meanwhile, Acciona was honored as the Desalination Company of the Year, praised for their transformative approach to seawater desalination alongside Saline Water Conversion Company (SWCC), recognized for excellence.

In the realm of technology, Grundfos emerged victorious as the Water Technology Company of the Year, showcasing cutting-edge advancements in smart water solutions. Aqua Membranes secured the Breakthrough Technology Company of the Year award for their revolutionary contributions to water purification technology.

Public entities were not left out, with the Saudi Water Partnership Company, Saudi Arabia, claiming the Public Water Company of the Year accolade. New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection received distinction for its noteworthy achievements.

Project highlights included the Poblacion Water Treatment Plant in the Philippines, honored as Water Project of the Year, and the Changi Wastewater Reclamation Plant Expansion in Singapore, recognized as Wastewater Project of the Year.

Among the standouts in sustainable initiatives, Intel’s Water Conservation and Restoration program earned the Water Stewardship Programme of the Year award, showcasing the transformative power of corporate responsibility in water management.

Furthermore, Xylem was celebrated as the Net Zero Carbon Champion, embodying leadership in driving carbon neutrality within the industry.

The Global Water Awards underscore the importance of innovation and responsible stewardship in tackling water-related challenges. This year’s winners exemplify the industry’s commitment to transformative change, turning formidable water challenges into opportunities for a sustainable and resilient future.

The convergence of water and finance at the Global Water Summit marks the beginning of critical conversations on engaging capital markets in addressing these challenges. Join us next year to witness how water innovation and investment can transform our world.

SOURCE & IMAGES: Global Water Intelligence