The Visionary Leadership Award for The Most Progressive Disruptive Policy in Water Reuse is designed to recognize and honor a public sector initiative driving significant advancements in water reuse implementation. This prestigious award celebrates visionary leadership and disruptive policies that profoundly and positively impact water sustainability, resource management, and environmental stewardship.
Criteria:
This award is given to the agency that exhibits a project that is moving the needle in the public sector to support and grow water reuse implementation in the following areas:
- Policy Innovation: The winning initiative will showcase innovative and disruptive policies that break new ground in promoting and facilitating water reuse. This could include regulatory frameworks, incentives, or mandates that encourage the adoption of advanced water reuse technologies and practices.
- Impact on Water Reuse Implementation: The policy will demonstrate a measurable and positive impact on the implementation of water reuse projects, fostering increased adoption and utilization of reclaimed water for various purposes, such as irrigation, industrial processes, or direct potable reuse.
- Community Engagement: Consideration will be given to policies that actively engage and educate the community about the benefits of water reuse, addressing any concerns and building public support for sustainable water practices.
- Collaboration and Partnerships: The winning policy will reflect collaborative efforts with stakeholders, including government agencies, industry experts, non-profit organizations, and the private sector, demonstrating a multi-faceted approach to addressing water reuse challenges.
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 public sector entities that demonstrate bold leadership in developing and implementing policies that foster water reuse, contributing significantly to sustainable water management practices and environmental stewardship.
The IDRA is honored to spotlight an agency whose project is moving the needle in the public sector to support and grow water reuse implementation.
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.
