The IDRA Award for The Most Innovative Water-Energy Nexus Project recognizes and honors a project that exemplifies groundbreaking efforts in bridging the gap between water and energy needs, showcasing a harmonious synergy that benefits both sectors. This prestigious award celebrates the innovative approaches and strategies a project employs that successfully addresses the interconnected challenges of water sustainability and energy efficiency.
Criteria:
This award is presented to the project that bridges the gap and capitalizes on the synergies between its community’s water and energy needs in the following areas:
- Integration of Water and Energy Systems: The winning project will demonstrate a high level of integration between water and energy systems, showcasing innovative technologies or practices that capitalize on the symbiotic relationship between these critical resources.
- Resource Efficiency: Projects that exhibit exceptional resource efficiency, optimizing the use of water and energy resources in tandem, will be considered. This may include initiatives to reduce water consumption in energy production or utilize energy-efficient technologies in water treatment processes.
- Renewable Energy Integration: The awarded project will showcase the integration of renewable energy sources to power water-related processes or utilize water resources to generate clean energy. This may involve technologies such as hydropower, wave, wind, and solar-powered desalination, or innovative energy recovery systems in water treatment.
- Community Impact: Projects that positively impact the local community and demonstrate tangible benefits such as improved access to clean water, enhanced energy resilience, or job creation will be considered.
Presentation:
Presented at the IDRA World Congress 2024 in Abu Dhabi, graciously hosted by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy. This award aims to inspire and commend projects that exemplify the potential for synergy between water and energy needs, fostering innovation in resource management and contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future.
The IDRA is honored to spotlight the project that bridges the gaps and capitalizes on the synergies between its community’s water and energy need.
Nomination Process:
Nominations are exclusively open to active IDRA members. It’s important to note that IDRA membership is not a prerequisite for the entity being nominated. To submit your nominations, kindly forward the required information to awards@idrawater.org on or before the deadline of August 31, 2024.
To facilitate the nomination process, kindly provide the following essential details:
Nominee Information:
- Full name of the nominee.
- Specify the particular award category for the nomination.
Nomination Rationale:
- A comprehensive description (800 words min.) outlining how the nominee exemplifies the four criteria areas of the award.
- Please include relevant references to support the nomination.
- Please send the nomination to awards@idrawater.org by 31 August 2024.
Transparent Oversight Panel for IDRA Industry and Sustainability Awards:
The IDRA Awards’ commitment to transparency, integrity, and excellence is safeguarded by our discerning Panel of Judges, carefully assembled to represent the corporate, academic, and public utility sectors. This esteemed panel plays a crucial role in maintaining a transparent and credible review and ranking process for the prestigious IDRA Awards.
Key Responsibilities:
Clear Evaluation Criteria:
Establishing and adhering to clear and comprehensive evaluation criteria, ensuring a standardized and transparent assessment process.
Documentation and Accountability:
Maintaining thorough documentation of the judging process and decisions to ensure accountability and transparency at every stage.
Open Communication:
Facilitating open communication channels within the panel to discuss and address any queries or concerns related to the nominations and judging process.
