Official Rules
Eligibility:
Any United States based institution, organization, or individual whose project or initiative represents effective innovation in ensuring water sustainability by advancing holistic, watershed-based approaches to water quality and quantity challenges. Initiatives may be in the following topic areas: education, public awareness, research, technology, water resource management, or policy development.
Criteria:
A U.S. Water Prize will be awarded to a nominee whose program, project, or initiative demonstrates an approach to, and clear impact on the advancement of water sustainability. The Selection Committee will review nomination applications, taking into account one or more of the following three criteria:
Innovation
Technologies, management practices, regulatory strategies and/or financing strategies that are changing the water paradigm.Integration
Collaboration to manage water as one resource. Progress in moving towards a watershed-based, holistic approach, with integration among key water stakeholders and agencies to achieve improved results.Education
Formal or informal education programs or initiatives that are working to inform and inspire – providing motivation and insight to help people view, value, and manage water more holistically and sustainably.
Judging:
The Clean Water America Alliance’s U.S. Water Prize Selection Committee will review all applications in accordance with the guidelines and criteria of the United States Water Prize. The Selection Committee will select up to five applicants to receive a United States Water Prize.
Nominations:
Nominations and self-nominations should be made by December 31, 2011 using the official nomination form. Applications will not be accepted by members of the Selection Committee or members of their families. Additionally, direct solicitations to members of the Selection Committee by applicants will result in disqualification from further consideration.
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