Deadline: March 12, 8:00 pm EDT
There’s still time to nominate an organization or individual for US Water Prize 2021. The US Water Alliance is seeking nominations for eight award categories, including two new individual awards: Outstanding Rising One Water Leader and Outstanding Artist. Awarded on an annual basis, the US Water Prize celebrates outstanding achievement in the advancement of sustainable, integrated, and inclusive solutions to our nation’s water challenges. It is the preeminent national recognition program for exemplary efforts to secure a sustainable water future for all.
The US Water Alliance is accepting nominations in the following award categories:
- Organization: Public Sector
- Organization: Private Sector
- Organization: Nonprofit
- Organization: Cross-sector Partnership or Coalition
- Individual: Outstanding Journalism on the Value of Water
- Individual: Outstanding Public Official
- Individual: Outstanding Rising One Water Leader
- Individual: Outstanding Artist
Third-party nominations as well as self-nominations are welcome and encouraged to apply. Nomination forms can be found online here.
US Water Prize 2021 winners will be announced and recognized during the annual awards ceremony, which will be held virtually. Nominations are due Friday, March 12 and winners will be chosen by an independent review panel of water experts. The winner of the Water Prize for Outstanding Artist will also be awarded $5,000 (USD) in cash to support continuing their work and a sponsorship to attend One Water Summit in 2022.
If you have any questions about the award categories or the nomination process, please contact Sarah Huckins at [email protected]. US Water Prize 2021 is sponsored by the US Water Alliance Leaders Circle.