- The world’s most prestigious water award
First presented in 1991, the Stockholm Water Prize is the world’s most prominent award for outstanding achievements in water-related activities. The prize honours individuals, institutions or organisations whose work contributes broadly to the conservation and protection of water resources and to improved health of the planet’s inhabitants and ecosystems. Any water-related activity is eligible as the purpose of the award is to recognise the most visionary and creative minds that through their accomplishments drive water development forward.
Nominations for the prize are submitted through the Nominations page.
What does it mean to become a Stockholm Water Prize Laureate?
The Stockholm Water Prize consists of a USD 150,000 award and a crystal sculpture specially designed by Orrefors. The annual prize is widely renowned and provides the Laureate and their work with global acknowledgement and visibility. The Stockholm Water Prize Laureate is announced each March in connection with the UN World Water Day, and the Laureate subsequently receives the Prize from the hands of H.M. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden at a Royal Prize Ceremony and Banquet in the Stockholm City Hall during the World Water Week. The Laureate is also given the privilege to hold a Laureate Lecture during the opening plenary of the World Water Week.
Over the years, Stockholm Water Prize Laureates have represented regions from around the world and a broad range of water-related activities, professions and scientific disciplines. To explore the full stories and see photos and videos of the previous Stockholm Water Prize Laureates, please visit the Laureates page.
International Water Management Institute is the 2012 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate
The 2012 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate is the Sri Lanka-based International Water Management Institute (IWMI). IWMI was awarded the prize for their pioneering research that has served to improve agriculture water management, enhance food security, protect environmental health and alleviate poverty in developing countries.
Founders and Supporters of the Stockholm Water Prize
Initially founded by the Stockholm Water Foundation to encourage research and development of the world’s water environment, the Stockholm Water Prize is additionally supported by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, International Water Association, Water Environment Federation and the City of Stockholm.
The Founders of the Stockholm Water Prize are companies united in their strong conviction to push sustainability forward in the water sector. The Founders of Stockholm Water Prize are:
Partners of the Stockholm Water Prize
In collaboration with the City of Stockholm:
