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’s Inga Jacobs-Mata honored as one of 2025’s Top Agri-Food Pioneers
The World Food Prize Foundation recognizes IWMI’s Director of Water, Growth and Inclusion for her leadership in empowering farmers and businesses across East and Southern Africa.
IWMI awarded for second consecutive year by the Project Management Institute in Sri Lanka
The Climate Smart Governance (CSG) Dashboard is recognized for its contribution to national climate adaptation, planning and development.
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.
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.
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.