WEX Global 2025 Shortlist of Nominees

We are excited to announce the shortlist for the WEX Global Awards 2025. Each year, the awards celebrate the innovators, changemakers, and leaders who are making remarkable contributions to the water sector. The 2025 shortlist is no exception, featuring a diverse group of individuals, organisations, and projects that exemplify excellence and a commitment to building a sustainable future.

We received a large number of entries this year, all of very high caliber, making it a challenging task to narrow them down to just five projects per category. The nominees are:

Innovation in Water Circularity

  • Águas de Gaia
  • Onunda
  • Solaq
  • Water Services Corporation (Malta)
  • H2O Innovation

Innovation in Decarbonising

  • DC Water
  • Aries Clean Technologies
  • Onunda
  • Firefly Green Fuels
  • Optimabiome, LLC

Innovation in Digitalised Water Management

  • Qatium
  • Águas de Gaia
  • Botanical Water Technologies
  • Águas e Energia do Porto
  • Spatial Insight

Innovation in Building Healthy Watersheds

  • iFLUX
  • DC Water
  • Águas de Gaia
  • Aries Clean Technologies
  • Water Services Corporation (Malta)

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the shortlisted nominees. Your work inspires us and underscores the importance of collaboration, innovation, and determination in addressing the world’s most pressing challenges.

WEX Global 2025 Judges

A huge thank you to all the esteemed WEX Global 2025 judges for their time, expertise, and dedication in evaluating the WEX Global Awards. Your thoughtful and thorough assessments play a crucial role in recognising and celebrating the outstanding achievements within the industry. We truly appreciate the effort you put into each decision, and your commitment to upholding the highest standards. The 2025 judges are:

  • Miguel Angel Sanz
  • Enrique Cifrés
  • Elías Colom
  • Juliette Douglas
  • Beverley Ferrara
  • Oliver Grievson
  • Esther González
  • Jorge Helmbrecht
  • Walid Khoury
  • Jean de Montal
  • Juan Manuel Revuelta
  • Alejandro Sturniolo
  • Ryan Welsh

Find out more about the judges here https://wex-global.com/awards-judges/

What next?

The winners will be announced at the WEX Global 2025 Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner, to held on 11th February as part of the WEX Global Summit. We will be celebrating these remarkable entries before and after the event… so watch this space.