Criteria:

The Excellence in Public-Private Partnership Award is a prestigious accolade presented to a company that demonstrates outstanding commitment, innovation, and success in fostering collaboration with a public utility.

This award recognizes the pivotal role played by businesses in working hand-in-hand with public entities to address societal needs, enhance infrastructure, and drive positive change.

This award acknowledges the company that exemplifies collaboration with a public utility in the following areas:

1. Innovative Collaboration: Showcasing innovative and effective strategies employed in partnership with a public utility, contributing to developing and improving public services or infrastructure.
2. Shared Vision and Values: Demonstrate a strong alignment of values and vision with the public utility, ensuring a harmonious partnership that benefits both the private entity and the broader community.
3. Measurable Impact: Will have a tangible and measurable impact on the community or the public sector, such as improved services, increased efficiency, or enhanced quality of life.
4. Sustainability and Long-Term Commitment: Exhibit a commitment to sustainability and a long-term partnership, showcasing the ability to adapt and grow with evolving public needs over time.

Presentation:

Presented at the IDRA World Congress 2024 in Abu Dhabi, graciously hosted by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy. This award seeks to celebrate and encourage businesses that exemplify the spirit of cooperation and shared responsibility in addressing societal challenges through effective collaboration with public utilities.

The IDRA is honored to spotlight a company for its ability to both build and maintain strong relationships whilst pioneering in the field of innovation.

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 four 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.