Award Process

Procedure:

  • Candidates apply by describing their innovative product in a recruiting text (max. 200 words). Maximum 1 entry per company! Register here
  • The Water Alliance will review all entries and nominate 10 participants for the WIS Award. The WIS is a competition of up to 10 nominees.
  • All 10 nominees will be promoted equally during the competition period.
  • All 10 nominees will be allowed to pitch their innovation during WaterLink in Leeuwarden or the Aqua Netherlands Exhibition in Gorinchem.
  • The audience award will be determined via voting, by the audience present during European Water Tech Week Leeuwarden
  • The winner of the Grand Finale will be announced during the WIS Award at the European Water Tech Week Leeuwarden 2024. A professional jury led by Prof. Dr. Cees Buisman will present the final decision. After the event, the Water Alliance will determine, in consultation with the winner, how the promotional package will be used.