Global Water Intelligence
Water company of the year

For the water company that has made the most significant contribution to the development of the international water sector during 2010.

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Desalination company of the year

For the desalination plant supplier which has made the greatest overall contribution to the desalination industry in 2010.

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Public water agency of the year

For the public sector organization that has made the greatest contribution to meeting the challenges of water supply during 2010.

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Desalination deal of the year

For the deal signed during 2010 which represents the most significant step forward for the industry in terms of financial innovation or in meeting the demands of challenging circumstances.

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Water reuse project of the year

For the water reuse project that represents the most significant achievement for the industry in 2010.

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Desalination plant of the year

For the desalination plant commissioned during 2010 that represents the most impressive technical achievement in the industry.

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Industrial water project of the year

For the project commissioned in 2010 that represents the most impressive technical achievement in the field of industrial water.

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Water stewardship award

For the commercial or industrial company or organization that has made the greatest contribution to the sustainable management of its water cycle.

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Water deal of the year

For the deal, contracted in 2010, which has made the biggest contribution to the advancement of public-private partnerships in the international water sector.

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Water technology company of the year

For the company which has made the most significant contribution in the field of water technology over the past year.

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Water performance initiative of the year

For an initiative undertaken by a water utility which represents the most significant commitment to improving the long-term performance of water services to the public. Those at the Global Water Awards in this category will present their initiatives on 18 April at the Global Water Summit in Berlin, with the audience voting live for the final winner.

Shortlisted initiatives:

  • AquaNova, Bucharest: improved performance
  • Caesb, Brasilia: making advanced wastewater treatment a reality in Latin America
  • Evides, Netherlands: Smart network technology with TaKaDu
  • Gdansk, Poland: improved performance
  • Santan Vista, US: reducing costs through shared facilities
  • Seaal, Algiers: long-term performance improvement through knowledge transfer - Winner
  • WASA, Dhaka: signing up 300,000 new connections in a year - Distinction
  • Wolcott, US: improving efficiency through remote operations