Nominations Sought for 2006 Swedish Baltic Sea Water Award

The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs invites the business, scientific and environmental communities as well as private individuals in the Baltic Sea region to submit nominations by May 2, 2006, for the 2006 Swedish Baltic Sea Water Award. 

(To download the nomination brochure as a PDF document, click here http://www.siwi.org/downloads/Nom%20Brochures/2006_Baltic_Nominating_Br_web.pdf)

The award honours efforts to improve the Baltic Sea’s water environment and is presented to an individual, organisation, company, or an authority in any of the Baltic Sea countries.

The award winner receives a 100,000 SEK prize sum, crystal sculpture, diploma and travel and accommodation to participate in the 2006 World Water Week in Stockholm, August 20-26, 2006. A jury appointed by the Swedish Government reviews the nominations and selects the winner.

The work of the nominee to improve water quality in the Baltic Sea region can be among, but is not limited to, the following areas technology development and implementation, applied research, direct action, education and training, information and shaping of public opinion and policy development.

Emphasis for the award is placed on efforts that have had visible and measurable effects on the water resources in the Baltic Sea region, particularly in the areas of water resource management, new or increased research, new or improved technology or better understanding and respect for water resources.

The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) administers the award on behalf of the Swedish Government. The nomination form and online nominations are available here: http://www.siwi.org/sbswa/sbswanominate.html

For more information, please contact: 

David Trouba

Communications Manager

Stockholm International Water Institute

Drottninggatan 33
111 51  Stockholm

Sweden

Tel +46 8 522 139 89

Fax +46 8 522 139 61

Mobile +46 73 914 3989

Email dave.trouba@siwi.orgwww.siwi.org