Criteria:

The Breakthrough Innovation Award recognizes the pioneering efforts and transformative impact of a company, utility, or agency at the forefront of desalination technology. This prestigious accolade is dedicated to celebrating the outstanding achievements of the organization that has demonstrated unparalleled ingenuity, pushing the boundaries of innovation in the field of desalination.

This award specifically acknowledges a company, utility, or agency that has exhibited exceptional innovation in desalination technology, setting new benchmarks for efficiency, sustainability, and scalability. The recipient should have successfully introduced groundbreaking solutions, methodologies, or technologies that address critical challenges within the desalination sector.

Key Evaluation Factors:

1. Technological Advancement: Recognition of the company’s development and application of cutting-edge technologies that have significantly advanced desalination processes.
2. Environmental Impact: Consideration of the environmental sustainability of the innovations, with an emphasis on minimizing ecological footprints and promoting eco-friendly desalination solutions.
3. Operational Efficiency: Evaluation of the practical implementation and demonstrated effectiveness of the company’s innovations in enhancing desalination processes, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability.
4. Market Impact: Assessment of the impact the company has had on the desalination market, including market penetration, adoption of innovations, and influence on industry standards.
5. Collaboration and Partnerships: Recognition of collaborative efforts, partnerships, or industry collaborations that have contributed to the overall advancement of desalination technology.

Presentation:

Presented at the IDRA World Congress 2024 in Abu Dhabi, graciously hosted by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy.

Companies, agencies, and utilities eligible for this award are invited to submit detailed nominations highlighting their groundbreaking innovations in desalination technology. Nominations will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of experts in the field, ensuring a fair and comprehensive evaluation process.

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 five 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.