ABOUT IWF WATER TRANSVERSAL AWARDS
Considering the fact that sustainable environment is an integral part of the life’s existence on earth, it was felt necessary to institute world’s first of its kind globally the IWF’s Water Transversal Awards and conclave with an aim to encourage all the actors in the water and related sectors, to adopt holistic approach, and to bring in synergy towards environment conservation and management in the country.
The India Water Foundation’s Water Transversal Awards recognizes sustained interdisciplinary contributions to how water and related sectors permeate sustainable development. These Awards celebrate contributions that cut across disciplinary boundaries and propose interventions that interrogate, disrupt and reassemble interdisciplinary hiccups relevant to water, environment and climate change in sustainable development.
The objective is to encourage all the actors including the Government institutions, Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Gram Panchayats, Urban Local Bodies, Institutions, Corporate Sector, Individuals etc. in the water and related sectors for adopting innovative practices and providing solutions to augment various social co-costs and co-benefits that highlight societal concerns extending beyond climate impacts, including water security, public health, environmental quality, employment, and equity for the year 2022-2023.
* Some eminent dignitary holding a higher Constitutional post or the Hon’ble Minister from the Central cabinet would be bestowing the award event and conclave. This is yet to be confirmed as per his/her highness availability.
AWARDS CATEGORY:
| S.No. | AWARD CATEGORY | SUB CATEGORY | AWARD | ELIGIBLE ENTITY | KEY FOCUS AREAS | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | |
| IWF Transversal Awards | |||||||
| WATER SECTOR | |||||||
| 1 | Leading waste water treatment and management model | State | Trophy with Citation | State/District/ULB | Efforts in collecting, treating and reusing wastewater from households and industries. | Efforts undertaken at a State level | |
| District | Efforts undertaken at a district level | ||||||
| Urban local bodies | Efforts undertaken by ULBs | ||||||
| 2 | Communication in water conservation | Article | Trophy with Citation | Newspaper/Magazine/TV shows/ E-news platforms | To recognize significant accomplishments in promoting public awareness and the understanding of water environment issues through the development and implementation of outreach, education and/or communication programs. | No. of articles published | |
| Stories | No. of engaging stories published | ||||||
| Photography | Gripping photographs regarding water conservation. | ||||||
| 3 | Rejuvenation of water bodies | District Administration | Trophy with Citation | District Administration/ Company/Organization/CSOs/ NGOs | To recognize efforts in preserving and rejuvenating water bodies | Creation of irrigation potential | |
| Company or Organisation | No. of ponds lakes etc created/rejuvenated | ||||||
| NGO/CSO | Mandating rainwater harvesting | ||||||
| 4 | Rainwater Harvesting and Ground water Management | Company/Organisation | Trophy with Citation | Company/Organisation/School/NGO/CSO | Adopting innovative practices to augment groundwater, rainwater harvesting, and water resource management. | Efforts undertaken by a Corporate | |
| Government entity | Efforts undertaken by a Government entity | ||||||
| NGO/CSO | Efforts undertaken by NGO/CSO | ||||||
| 5 | Innovation in Water Technology | Company/Organisation | Trophy with Citation | Company/Organisation/Educational institute/NGO/CSO | Efforts in addressing traditional and emerging threats to water resources through innovative technology and research |
Efforts undertaken by a Corporate | |
| Educational Institute | Efforts undertaken by an Educational Institute | ||||||
| NGO | Efforts undertaken by NGO | ||||||
| SUSTAINABILITY | |||||||
| 6 | Sustainability and retainability award | Environmental and social innovation | Trophy with Citation | Ministries/ Departments/ Administration/ Company/Organization/CSOs/ NGOs | Efforts that address gender equity, economic inclusion and justice related to environmental issues. | Innovation and research for environment | |
| Gender Equity | Contributions for gender equity | ||||||
| Economic Inclusion | Contributions for economic inclusion | ||||||
| 7 | Robust Climate Awards | Climate Resilience | Trophy with Citation | Ministries/ Departments/ Administration/ Company/Organization/CSOs/ NGOs | Efforts in promoting climate resilience; providing finance for climate friendly investment and contributions towards climate change and resiliency | Innovative technologies and research for climate resilience | |
| Financing for Climate friendly investment | Finance models for financing climate focused investments | ||||||
| Climate Action | Efforts towards climate change and resilience | ||||||
| 8 | Sustainable Agriculture awards | Farmer Income Enhancement program | Trophy with Citation | Ministries/ Departments/ Administration/ Company/Organization/CSOs/ NGOs | Exchange of knowledge, best practices, and innovative solutions for the development of sustainable agriculture practices and enhancing farmers’ income. | Recognizing farmer engagement model | |
| Climate Resilient Agriculture | Innovations and interventions | ||||||
| Innovative Product/Technology/Services | Improving farmer’s income | ||||||
| 9 | Driving the Circular Economy | Company | Trophy with Citation | Company/Startup/NGO/ CSO |
Circular economy award will consider all aspects of not only waste reduction and recycling but will take a holistic approach to ‘The 5 R’s’ where relevant – Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle – and will include supply chain integration and collaborative working. | Maximizing resource efficiency | |
| Startup | Adopted a ‘closed loop’ system | ||||||
| NGO/CSO | Educating the workforce and engaging supply chain | ||||||
| 10 | Best initiatives on Greener Energy Harit Urja Puraskaar |
Leading PSE/PSU | Trophy with Citation | PSE/ Startup/company | To recognize innovative technologies, pioneering companies, and inspiring individuals shaking up the energy system and driving towards a zero carbon future. | Transition to a smart, decentralized energy system | |
| Budding minds i.e. Startup | New Business models or policies regarding clean energy | ||||||
| Ø Company | Behavioral change in adopting clean energy | ||||||
| ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION | |||||||
| 11 | Habitat and wildlife conservation award | Ministries/ Departments | Trophy with Citation | Ministries/Departments/State/UT/ Developmental organization | An award for projects which create, restore and sustain biodiversity of our native flora and fauna in urban environments | Promotion and advocacy for conserving local biodiversity | |
| State/UT | Conservation of biodiversity | ||||||
| Developmental sector | Policy or mission that maintains the protection of local biodiversity. | ||||||
| 12 | Know waste; no waste award | ULBs initiatives | Trophy with Citation | ULBS/RLBS/NGOS | Encompasses the work done for sustainable waste management | Outreach/awareness generation | |
| RLBs initiatives | Innovation and technology advancement | ||||||
| RLBs initiatives | Sustainable disposal of solid and inert waste | ||||||
| 13 | Nature, protection and Restoration | National | Trophy with Citation | Ministries/Departments/State Governments/District Administration | Recognizing exceptional contributions to nature conservation made by individuals and organizations | Efforts made at National level | |
| Regional | Efforts made at State level | ||||||
| District | Efforts made at District level | ||||||
| 14 | Women change makers in Environment conservation | Water conservation | Trophy with Citation | Individuals and their respective organizations (if any) | Outstanding contribution of women | Efforts made regarding Water Conservation and Outreach | |
| Solid Waste Management | Efforts made regarding Solid Waste Management and Outreach | ||||||
| Sanitation | Efforts made regarding Sanitation and Outreach | ||||||
| 15 | Wetland Conservation Award | Government Authority | Trophy with Citation | Ministries/ Departments/ Administration/ Company/Organization/NGO/CSO | The awards recognize and honor the contributions of individuals, organizations and government in promoting the conservation and wise use of wetlands. | Wetland conservation and preservation | |
| Company | Wetland wise use | ||||||
| NGO/CSO | Long-term sustainable use of wetland | ||||||
| COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FOR SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT | |||||||
| 16 | Residential Welfare Association (RWA) | Water conservation | Trophy with Citation | RWAs | Various efforts made regarding sustainable environment and management by the RWA | Rainwater harvesting and wise use of domestic water | |
| Solid Waste Management | Safe disposal of solid waste | ||||||
| Green Canopies | No. of trees planted | ||||||
| 17 | Best initiatives on skilling the community | Water Conservation | Trophy with Citation | Urban Local Body/Rural Local Body/ and NGO | Recognizing the efforts made for skilling the community for better sustainable environment | Skilling the workforce for water conservation | |
| Solid Waste Management | Skilling the workforce for solid waste management | ||||||
| Greener Environment | Skilling the workforce for green cover | ||||||
| 18 | Leading School | Waste management practices | Trophy with Citation | Schools | Recognizing the schools in leading the initiatives regarding environmental sustainability | Adopting good practices for sustainable solid waste management | |
| Sensitizing pupils for sustainable environment | Sensitizing students through competitions and campaigns | ||||||
| Water conservation | Rainwater harvesting and wise use of water | ||||||
| 19 | Special recognition award for organizations in developmental sector | Education sector | Trophy with Citation | Developmental organizations/NGO/CSO | Recognizing and awarding individuals and organizations who have contributed to several sectors under an umbrella of development. | Efforts made in Education sector | |
| Health sector | Efforts made in Health sector | ||||||
| Food Security | Efforts made for improving the food security | ||||||
| 20 | Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives | Water security | Trophy with Citation | Company/Corporate | Leading CSRs contributing towards sustainable environment | Company contributing to water security under CSR | |
| Green environment | Company contributing to green cover projects under CSR | ||||||
| Disseminating education | Company contributing to disseminating education via projects under CSR | ||||||
| 21 | Leaders Award | Water Utility | Trophy with Citation | Governmental unit, Municipal or Private corporation, Association, Partnership, or Individual | Recognizing the leaders in three sectors | Adoption of innovative research and technology in Water utility | |
| Sanitation | Improving sanitation for all | ||||||
| E-Mobility | Innovation and research regarding E-mobility | ||||||
| 22 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Trophy with Citation | Individual | Recognizing decades of consistent action on behalf of the planet and its inhabitant | Determined action towards environment sustainability and sharing knowledge through which we can solve the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution with effective action | ||
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – HOW TO APPLY
Nominations for awards to be conferred in 2023 are invited, in confidence, on the call for application form available through an online platform only. Following which the Preliminary screening of the shortlisted candidates will be done in confidence on the nomination form along with the testimonials, in soft copy, which may be sent by Email:contact@indiawaterfoundation.org, with a subject line “Organization Name_Nomination form category for IWF Transversal Awards 2023”.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM: APPLICATION FORM
WHO CAN APPLY ?
| Organization Type |
| Ministries/Departments |
| State Government/District Administration |
| Urban/Rural Local Bodies |
| Large Enterprise |
| MSME/Startups |
| NGOs/CSOs |
| Educational institution/RWA |
| Individual |
WHO CAN BE OUR SPONSORS?
As an integral part of the event, IWF Water Transversal Awards and Conclave offers exciting opportunities for different levels of sponsorships (Platinum, Gold and Silver). Sponsors will gain visibility for their organizations, products, services and enjoy the opportunity for recruiting, networking, and business development. The benefits of each level of sponsorship are listed as follows.
PLATINUM
- Recognition as Platinum sponsor on the award website
- Full page Acknowledgement/advertisement in the award program booklet
- Presentation session at the conclave
- Expo space at the venue
- Five complimentary conclave registrations
GOLD
- Recognition as Gold sponsor on the award website
- Expo space at the venue
- Three complimentary conclave registrations
- Acknowledgement in the award program booklet
SILVER
- Recognition as Silver sponsor on the award website
- Two complimentary conclave registration
- Acknowledgement in the award program booklet
Interested sponsors are requested to contact the India Water Foundation via email for enquiry and indication of interests. A formal acknowledgement will be sent upon receipt of the sponsorship.
WHO CAN BE OUR PARTNERS?
Our partners can be state governments, private organizations, industries etc. and showcase your social responsibility to the world. We welcome our Partners with influence on strategic focus and benefits like-
- Executive feature on award website and in event highlights video
- 3 reserved VIP seats and 5 complimentary passes to Awards Event
- Your logo on all event-related print and digital materials
- Dedicated exposure on social media
- Certificate of appreciation presented on stage at Water Transversal Awards Event.
BECOME A KNOWLEDGE PARTNER
IWF Water Transversal Awards will be the perfect platform where knowledge providers will meet & network with curious intelligent minds. An IWF Water Transversal Awards Knowledge Partner will see unmatched branding & promotional opportunities at the 2-Day conclave and award ceremony. The Knowledge Partner will be positioned as a Thought Leader representing in depth expertise on diverse inter-related sectors to climate and environment including sustainable development. .
Benefits of Becoming a Knowledge Partner:
- Gain direct exposure of your brand to senior industry executives and industry leaders
- Enhance the profile of your brand by association with our diversity and inclusion efforts
- Benefit from having your logo promoted on key event materials and on our foundation website
- Secure the opportunity to distribute your publications at our events
- Listing Knowledge Partner on all marketing collateral related to the event
- Logo in the event program booklet and promotional material
BECOME A MEDIA PARTNER
We welcome the opportunity for a mutually beneficial media partnership with your organization. The purpose of this partnership is to promote the 2023 IWF Water Transversal Awards, a two day conclave and award distribution featuring educational opportunities including workshops, expert panels, networking mixers, and keynotes from prominent leaders working towards environment sustainability.
Benefits of Becoming a Media Partner:
- Increased brand awareness by inclusion in pre, during and post event marketing efforts
- Enhance the profile of your brand by association with our diversity and inclusion efforts
- Benefit from having your logo promoted on key event materials and on our foundation website
- Secure the opportunity to distribute your publications at our events
- Listing Media Partner on all marketing collateral related to the event
- Logo in the official conclave program book
- Recognition during event and on the social media websites
Want to explore how your organization can benefit as a Sponsor, Partner, Knowledge Partner or Media Partner?
Write to us at contact@indiawaterfoundation.org
ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
PHASE 1: CALL FOR APPLICATION
The call for awards is put up through online portal/form, and nomination for the different categories is received. Through its network and database, India Water Foundation secretariat reaches out to organization working in the areas of water, environment conservation, waste water, waste management, clean energy, sustainability etc.
PHASE 2: PRELIMINARY SCREENING
Initial screening will be done adhering to eligibility criteria and procedure (checking the authenticity of the data and information presented) to apply by the expert screening panel of the IWF secretariat. Each nomination is assessed by a team of expert assessors with diverse and extensive experience who will spend significant time to identify the strengths and opportunities for improvement for each organization.
PHASE 3: JURY MEETING
The expert panel furnishes the information to the eminent jury which has the who’s who of water, environment and sustainability sector. Following which jury upon thorough review and discussions finalizes the winners in each category.
* The respective jury members will be leaders, influencers and experts from multi sector. Further information shall be updated in due course of time.
PHASE 4: FINAL AWARDEES SELECTED
The final decision shall be made by the Award Committee on recommendations by the Jury. The award committee comprises of the following:
- Chairperson
- 3 – 5 eminent Members comprising of water and linked sector experts (water, energy, waste management, environment etc.)
The final decision for the award will be taken by the Award Committee. The decisions of the Committee will be final and no appeal will be entertained.
LEVELS OF RECOGNITION:
There are two levels of recognition for each category. These levels signify the various milestones, which the organizations can aim for as they progress on their journey towards excellence. Therefore, the organizations at different level of competitiveness can benefit from participating in the award process.
Levels:
A. Winner
B. Runners-up
VENUE: Delhi (Actual venue is not yet confirmed)
The award ceremony and the conclave will be organized by Worldwide Water Future Pvt. Ltd.
RULES & REGULATION:
- Decision of the Award Jury shall be final and no appeal or correspondence will be entertained.
- Award Committee reserves the right to award more than one organization as the winner and also to withhold award(s), if the required standard is not met.
- Award Committee accepts no liability for any loss resulting from the disclosure of information concerning an entry to Assessors and Jury members, though all reasonable precautions will be taken to maintain confidentiality.
- Award Committee cannot undertake to return documents or supplementary material submitted with an entry.
- Award Committee reserves the right to alter the Award Scheme, at any time.
- Last date of submission of filled-up Application Form is 31 December 2022.
* Any changes or updates regarding event could affect some of these details. Updates will be posted to this website as from time to time.
NON-DISCLOSURE AND CONFIDENTIALITY:
Names of applicants, examination and scoring information developed during the review of applications are regarded as proprietary and are kept confidential. Such information is available only to those individuals directly involved in the assessment and administrative processes. Award committee will take all reasonable measures to ensure that applications and information therein are treated in strict confidence. However, in no way can Award committee be held responsible for any loss of confidentiality to a third party. Moreover, Award committee cannot be held liable for any damage (to goods, or persons, financial loss or consequential) incurred through the breach of confidentiality or otherwise by the applicants or any third party. Award committee reserves the right, subsequent to the Award Presentations, to publish salient details of the Award Winners, as a step towards sharing of knowledge.
For any further queries or information, your office may get in touch with –
Ms. Shweta Tyagi,
Chief Functionary, India Water Foundation
Mobile No. +91-9899819074
Tel. No. +91-11-26349533
Email: contact@indiawaterfoundation.org