Special Mentions

• Extraordinary impacts resulting from regulatory changes (policy makers)

• Outstanding achievements in scientific and technical R&D in the field of water desalination (research)

• Changes with positive effects in business models (companies)

• NGOs’ projects with significant value generated

• Women in water desalination (awards for women entrepreneurs, executives, members of public institutions with a major impact on or because of water desalination)

• Specific projects in less developed countries

Other categories might be defined by the Jury.