The IDRA Resilience in Action Award for Circular Water Resources, Recognizing Exemplary Urban Adaptability and Water Resource Management

The IDRA Resilience in Action Award for Circular Water Resources is a distinguished accolade designed to honor the city that demonstrates outstanding resilience and innovation in the sustainable management of circular water resources within an urban setting.

The IDRA Resilience in Action Award aims to recognize and celebrate cities that exemplify resilience in the face of water-related challenges. By showcasing innovative approaches to circular water resource management, this award inspires other urban centers to adopt sustainable practices, contributing to global efforts to address water scarcity and build resilient cities.

Criteria:

This award acknowledges a city that excels in the following areas:

1. Integrated Circular Water Strategies: Implementing innovative and integrated circular water resource management strategies prioritizing water conservation, recycling, and reuse within the urban environment.
2. Climate Adaptation: Demonstrating resilience in the face of climate-related challenges by adopting proactive measures to address water scarcity, extreme weather events, and other climate-induced water stressors.
3. Community Engagement: Engaging citizens and local communities in sustainable water practices, fostering a sense of shared responsibility, and promoting awareness about the importance of circular water resource management and water conservation.
4. Technological Innovation: Utilizing cutting-edge technologies and smart solutions to produce new water, optimize water use, minimize wastage, and enhance overall efficiency in water resource management.
5. Collaborative Governance: Establishing partnerships between government bodies, private sectors, and local communities to create a cohesive and sustainable approach to circular water resource management.

Presentation:

The award will be presented at the Gala Dinner awards ceremony during the IDRA World Congress, showcasing the winning city as a leader in resilient circular water resource management. This recognition acknowledges past achievements and motivates other cities to embrace similar strategies for a sustainable and resilient urban future.

IDRA is honored to highlight cities that demonstrate exceptional resilience in managing circular water resources, setting a benchmark for urban sustainability, and inspiring positive change worldwide.

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.

Award Category:

Specify the award category for the nomination.

Nomination Rationale:

A comprehensive description (800 words min.) outlining how the nominee exemplifies the spirit of the award. Please include relevant references to support the nomination.

Your cooperation in furnishing this information is highly appreciated as it contributes to the thorough evaluation of the nominations.  Please send the nomination to awards@idrawater.org by 31 August 2024

Transparent Excellence 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.