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International Association for Water Law

An international association of lawyers and non-lawyers active in the field of fresh water resources.


AIDA Water Law Excellence Awards


About the Awards

The International Association for Water Law (AIDA) is pleased to launch the Call for Nominations for the AIDA Water Law Excellence Awards, to be presented during the AIDA World Water Law Congress in Oslo, Norway, 24–26 June 2026. The awards will be presented to professionals working in the water law, regulations, and governance space at the local, national, international, or transnational level.

The Awards recognize outstanding contributions to the development, interpretation, and implementation of water law—including local, national, international, or transnational—aligned with AIDA’s mission to advance legal frameworks that support equitable, sustainable, and effective water governance. They are intended to promote excellence, innovation, and ethical leadership in the field of water law, and highlight individuals whose work has had a significant impact on the theory and practice of water governance worldwide.

Two awards will be presented: AIDA Global Water Law Excellence Award and AIDA Early Career Water Law Excellence Award. Both are open to anyone in academia, private practice, civil service, or other profession who satisfies the specific criteria provided for each award category.


Eligibility

Nominations are open to all individuals—regardless of AIDA membership—who meet the relevant criteria.

AIDA Global Water Law Excellence Award

Nominees must meet at least three of the following five criteria:

  • Demonstrated contribution and impact in shaping or implementing water law;
  • Notable research and publications in the field of water law or related areas;
  • Proven originality and innovation in legal approaches or tools;
  • Effective advocacy and public engagement on water-related legal issues;
  • Evidence of collaboration and partnerships across jurisdictions or sectors.

AIDA Early Career Water Law Excellence Award

Nominees must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Be enrolled in or recently graduated (within the past 12 months) from a postgraduate programme;
  • Submit a legal research paper (published or in progress) that demonstrates originality, quality, clarity, and relevance to water law.

Nomination Process

All submissions must be prepared in English and be sent electronically to awards@aida-waterlaw.org no later than 10 January 2026.

AIDA Global Water Law Excellence Award

A complete nomination for the AIDA Global Water Law Excellence Award must include:
  • Nomination form for the AIDA Global Water Law Excellence Award;
  • Statement of merit (max 1,000 words) written by the person submitting the nomination, whether the candidate or a third party;
  • Curriculum Vitae;
  • At least one letter of support from a recognised water law or water policy professional attesting that the candidate meets at least one of the evaluation criteria.
  • Relevant supporting documents providing evidence of the candidate meeting one or more of the criteria (e.g., publications, legal opinions, project reports

AIDA Early Career Water Law Excellence Award

A complete nomination for the AIDA Early Career Water Law Excellence Award must include:


Evaluation

Applications and nominations for both awards will be evaluated by an independent jury appointed by the AIDA Executive Council.  The jury will conduct their evaluations in accordance with the rules, criteria, and scoring system provided in the awards rules.  Awards will be presented at the AIDA World Water Law Congress in Oslo, Norway, in June 2026. We warmly encourage you to nominate individuals who exemplify the highest standards of excellence in water law!

Download the Rules for the AIDA Global Water Law Excellence Awards

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