YWPDK and Danish Water Forum (DWF) united forces in 2022 to create a new award specifically aimed at young water professionals in Denmark.

This year, we are again looking forward to acknowledging three outstanding YWPs for their impact in the water sector. The first prize will consist of 500€, followed by a second prize of 300€ and a third one of 200€. All these prizes are sponsored by DWF.

The YWP Denmark Award is granted to a young water professional who has contributed to the Danish water sector, and who has the ability to play an influential role in the water industry in the future.

• Water-related sector professional who is 35 years or younger or has less than 5 years of experience within the water sector
• Nominee must reside in Denmark
• It is not a requirement that the nominee is a YWP DK member

The nomination should include:

• Short biography of the nominator (=person nominating the candidate for the award) (max 100 words)
• Short biography of the nominee (=candidate for the award) (max 100 words)
• A one-pager pdf file containing a detailed description addressing the selection criteria (=person nominating the candidate for the award) (max 500 words in total)

This award recognizes the contribution of an individual and not an organisation or project.

• November 1st, 2025: Nomination period opens
• December 31st, 2025: Nomination period closes
• March 19th, 2026: YWP DK Awards are awarded at the 11th YWP DK Conference Dinner in Aarhus

The jury will make the decision on the award based on the following criteria:

• Vision: The individual has set ambitious goals for the water sector  – 33%
• Initiative: The individual has taken initiative and responsibility to develop new ideas and/or opening new possibilities and opportunities – 33%
• Impact to water sector: The individual has made an impact with his/her work to influence the water sector – 33%

The award judges may, at their discretion, request supporting information to verify or better substantiate any nomination.

• Name, Mail & short biography (100 words) of the nominator (person proposing the next YWPDK Award Winner)
• Name, Mail & short biography (100 words) of the nominee (candidate for the next YWPDK Award)
• Nomination (one-pager pdf) (500 words): Please describe with as much detail as possible why the nominee should be selected, addressing the three judging criteria above mentioned (vision, motivation and impact)
• Please make sure that the candidate resides in Denmark, and is either 35 or younger or has less than 5 years of experience within the water sector