Awards
IWMI scientists have won many awards for their research and fieldwork, including the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize in 2012.
A large number of trophies, titles, certificates, commemorative plaques, medals, badges, pins and ribbons acknowledging scientific excellence at IWMI over the past 40 years are too numerous to list, but some highlights follow below.
IWMI wins Award for Digital Transformation from Project Management Institute (PMI) in Sri Lanka
Open access and big data platform for smallholder farmers recognized for contribution to digital transformation.
IWMI receives the 2020 GEO Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Award
This is in recognition of the Index-Based Flood Insurance (IBFI) product developed by IWMI scientist Dr Giriraj Amarnath.
IWMI’s space-based drought system wins award
IWMI has won an award for its innovative work using remote sensing technology to help nations monitor and mitigate the impacts of drought.
IWMI receives the 2020 Water Award from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
IWMI has been awarded the 2020 Water Award from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation in recognition of the institute’s outstanding research for finding water solutions for sustainable development.
Ft.lk: Two IWA Development Awards celebrate excellency in research and practice in water and sanitation
The International Water Association on Sunday announced the winners of its 2019 Development Awards, honouring Dr. Miriam Otoo and Sikandarsab Meeranaik for their contributions to progress on water needs in low- and middle-income countries.
IWMI staff member wins 2019 IWA Development Award for Research
IWMI’s Dr Miriam Otoo is the Winner of the 2019 IWA Development Award for Research.
A BIG Win…for Big Data with Big Benefits!
We are delighted to announce that we are one of the winners at the CGIAR Inspire 2019 Challenge. The Challenge is dedicated to demonstrating the power of big data analytics through inspiring and innovate projects.
IWMI scientist awarded for contributions to water policy in South Asia
The International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) has named Tushaar Shah, a senior fellow with IWMI, as the recipient of its Distinguished Associate Award, 2018.
Pay Drechsel wins 2015 IWA Development Award
Scientist honored for work on wastewater and resource re-use in agriculture.
IWMI hydrologist recognized with President’s Award
Lal Muthuwatta, hydrologist and mathematical modeler at IWMI, received the President’s award for a journal article on his research in a river basin in Iran.
Indian water policy initiative receives World Water Day global award
Key insights into groundwater ‘directly tackle the challenges’ facing India’s water future
IWMI staff among winners of President’s Award
Sri Lanka recognizes wetlands research of Alankara Ranjith and Sarath Gunasinghe.