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    STUDENT WATER AWARDS

    Recognising outstanding achievement

    Our student water awards recognise individual and organisational achievement and innovation. Students enjoy free entry to the Student Water Prize for university or tertiary institute students and the Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize for high school students. 

     

     

    Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize

    Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize

    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 up to three. Both members and non-members of AWA are eligible to enter.

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    Judging Criteria

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

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    Student Water Prize

    Student Water Prize

    Overview

    Student Water Prizes are awarded at state or territory level. Winners are invited to present papers as part of the Ozwater conference program, where a national winner is chosen. 

     

    The awards recognise and reward students for excellence in water-related studies and research – and provide a platform for connecting with employers, clients and water peers.  

    Eligibility

    Open to students and recent graduates of an Australian university or tertiary institute focused on water-related topics. Open to both members and non-members of AWA.

    Judging Criteria

    • Relevance of the project, research or thesis to water 
    • Quality of disciplinary content 
    • Innovation and originality 
    • Abstract and paper presentation (oral) 

    Closing Dates

    • QLD – 14 July 2023
    • NT – 3 August 2023
    • VIC – 17 August 2023
    • WA – 24 August 2023
    • SA – 1 September 2023
    • TAS – 15 September 2023
    • ACT – 16 November 2023
    • NSW – 16 November 2023

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    The Student Award is open to students and recent graduates of an Australian university or tertiary institute focused on water-related topics. You do not need to be a member of AWA.  

    Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize is open to high school students aged 15-20 who have conducted water-related projects and again you do not need to be a member of AWA. 

    • Be recognised for water excellence and innovation  
    • Showcase your solutions for current and future water challenges 
    • Raise your profile as you embark on your water career 
    • Inspire peers to make positive change in how we work with water 
    • Connect with like-minded students nationally and internationally
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