WIS Award
The WIS Award consists of two categories: the main WIS Award with its prestigious Grand Finale, and the Audience Award. Both categories highlight and reward the most promising water technology innovations of the year.
WIS Award (Grand Finale)
The main category of the competition culminates in an ‘Oscar-like Grand Finale’ during the European Water Technology Week (EWTW).
What the winner receives
- €10,000 in marketing support, consisting of fixed and flexible elements.
Some components are predefined, while others can be chosen by the winner to align with their growth strategy. - High-profile visibility before, during and after the event.
How the winner is selected
The final decision is based on a 50/50 voting system:
- 50% Jury vote – provided by an independent panel of experts.
- 50% Audience vote – cast live during the Grand Finale at EWTW.
The marketing support must be used within one year after the finale.
Audience Award
Introduced in 2018, the Audience Award puts the decision entirely in the hands of the public.
How it works
- The process mirrors the main WIS Award competition.
- The final vote is 100% audience-based, with live voting taking place during EWTW.
- The prize recognises the innovation that, according to the public, has the strongest market potential and commercial viability.
What the winner receives
- The winner of the Audience Award will receive a professionally written journalistic article in the international magazine WaterProof
— a valuable boost for expanding visibility and accelerating market entry.
Winning the Audience Award is far from being a runner-up position; it’s a powerful recognition from the market itself.