Nominate a Water Champion

Submission Guidelines for the Singapore Watermark Awards

Eligibility

• A valid nominee for the Singapore Watermark Awards should be an organisation who has made major contributions towards water sustainability in Singapore.
• Nominated organisations must be registered in Singapore. Organisations refers to entities registered with ACRA, Education Institutions, and Town Councils.
• Organisations are invited to submit their applications while external parties (such as partner organisations, government agencies, etc.) may also nominate an organisation that you think is deserving of the award.

Selection Process

All nominations will be reviewed by a Selection Committee, consisting of prominent thought leaders, distinguished academics and water experts from the public and private sectors. Nominations will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Performance – Demonstrated efforts and quantifiable results in the efficient use of water
• Advocacy/Influence – Created positive changes to water conservation through implemented policies, programmes, or outreach activities
• Innovativeness – Incorporated innovative services, programmes, processes or new technologies to reduce water use or promote water recycling
• Sustainability Reporting – Organisations who have published their water efficiency goals and plans will be allocated bonus points. 

Submission Guidelines for the WEA (Projects)

Eligibility

• A valid nominee for the WEA (Projects) 2024 should be a project commissioned between 1 Jan 2019 to 31 Dec 2022, which have achieved exceptional, significant, measurable water efficiency improvements with successful operation of the project, and in accordance with all regulatory requirements in Singapore.
• The Organisation benefitted from the nominated project (with measurable water efficiency improvements) must be registered in Singapore. Organisation refers to entities registered with ACRA, Education Institutions, and Town Councils
• Organisations are invited to submit their applications while third parties (such as partner organisations, government agencies, etc.) may also nominate an organisation by submitting the application.

Selection Criteria
All nominations will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Performance – Demonstrate efforts and quantifiable results in the reduction of water demand from PUB, increased recycled water from within the plants/premise and reduced costs and demonstrable return on investment.
• Innovativeness – Demonstrate innovative use of technology, process improvements to reduce water use or promote recycling.
• Project Leadership - Demonstrate collaborative efforts to overcome unexpected obstacles and challenges.
• Success of the Project - Demonstrate successful operation of the project, in accordance with all regulatory requirements.

Thank you for joining us for the online briefing sessions on 24 and 29 August 2023. 

If you have missed the sessions, you may also download the briefing deck to learn about the awards and the nomination process.