Overview

The Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize is an annual water science competition for high school students. Students are challenged to create solutions for water challenges – with the national prize awarded at Ozwater.  

The winner of the Australian competition is invited to participate in the Stockholm Junior Water Prize. 
The prestigious international award is awarded each World Water Week in Sweden.  

Meet our Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize past winners

Eligibility

Open to high school students aged 15-20 who have conducted water-related projects of environmental, scientific, social or technological importance. Students may enter as individuals or groups of two. Both members and non-members of AWA are eligible to enter.
Note: to participate, student(s) must be aged 15-20 and still at school at the time of the international prize held in August 2026.

Teachers Resources

• Google Slides
• Download Logo
• Zoom Background
• Social Media Graphic
• A4 Flyer

Judging Criteria

• Relevance 
• Creative ability 
• Methodology 
• Subject knowledge 
• Practical skills 
• Report and presentation 

2027 Competition  Key Dates

July 2026: Australian competition opens

26 February 2027: Submissions due

March 2027: Shortlisted finalists present their projects to the national jury

May 2027: Winner announced at the Australian Water Awards, presented during Ozwater’27

August 2027: International competition in Stockholm at World Water Week