2022 US Water Prize Winners
Outstanding Public Sector Organization
City and County of Honolulu
An innovative evolution of city-scale One Water plans, the City and County of Honolulu takes a standout whole-of-government approach to holistic water management. These plans further raise the bar with their integration into state policy.
Outstanding Private Sector Organization
Schneider Electric/Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority
A public-private partnership for mutual benefit of the utility and the community, these parties collaboratively developed a project to help control costs while overhauling the utility’s energy and metering systems.
Outstanding Nonprofit Organization
Healthy Community Services
For their “Water Wise 7th Ward” project, Healthy Community Services won for focusing on resident-led green infrastructure education in a majority-Black New Orleans Ward plagued by chronic flooding.
Outstanding Cross-Sector Partnership
Jordan Lake One Water
An impressive cross-sector model for water management, Jordan Lake One Water unified diverse constituents around an integrated One Water approach to management in the region. They are also working directly with policymakers to embed One Water into state and local policy.
Outstanding Public Official
Governor Tony Evers
Governor Evers has made water a top priority during his campaigns and in office as Wisconsin’s Governor. His bold and collaborative approach has successfully found consensus with a range of partners to develop One Water solutions for the state.
Outstanding Rising One Water Leader
Maura Jarvis
A rising star in the water sector, Maura is recognized for her work at Philadelphia Water Department in public engagement, building trust, and fostering collaborative possibility thinking around water. Her vision for the public sector is leaders that reflect the communities they serve.
Outstanding Artist
Jourdan Imani Keith
An outstanding poet and spoken word artist, Jourdan’s work with Seattle Public Utilities has elevated water and connected environmental and social messages in a deeply personal way.
Outstanding One Water Communication
Great Lakes News Collaborative
A slate of excellent and comprehensive coverage of water issues in the Great Lakes, these journalists are effectively driving the public conversation around water, the environment, and affordability.