Global Water Awards 2026 Open with New AI Category After Rebrand

The Global Water Awards 2026, a prestigious initiative by Global Water Intelligence (GWI), has officially opened nominations following a significant rebranding effort. With submissions accepted until February 27th, 2026, at 23:59 GMT, this international competition now features an expanded shortlist and a groundbreaking new category focused on artificial intelligence, creating unprecedented opportunities for recognition within the water industry. The awards celebrate excellence across 15 distinct categories encompassing water, wastewater, technology, and desalination, serving as the most revered honor in the global water sector. Previous winners, which can be viewed in a comprehensive list of previous winners, include a diverse range of entities from transnational water management companies and investors to utilities, industrial water users, and not-for-profit providers, many of whom have leveraged their recognition to secure major business deals.

Nominations are open to all participants and offer the valuable benefit of promotion to GWI's extensive audience of over 40,000 readers. The winners will be announced live during a ceremony at the Global Water Summit in Madrid, highlighting the event's significance as a premier gathering for water professionals worldwide. Submissions must be made through a secure portal on the Global Water Awards website before the deadline. For those seeking more information or assistance, general enquiries can be directed to the provided contact email. This initiative underscores GWI's role as a leading market intelligence and events company, trusted for over 25 years to connect clients with critical industry insights and opportunities.

The rebrand and expansion of the Global Water Awards reflect the evolving landscape of water management, where innovation and technological advancement, particularly in AI, are becoming increasingly vital. By recognizing achievements across such a broad spectrum of categories, the awards not only honor excellence but also foster collaboration and progress within an industry essential to global sustainability. The opportunity for nominees to gain visibility among a vast network of professionals makes this an invaluable platform for driving future projects and partnerships, ultimately contributing to more efficient and effective water solutions worldwide.