AUSTRALIAN STOCKHOLM JUNIOR WATER PRIZE 2026


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 the Australian Water Awards, presented at Ozwater.
The winner of the Australian competition is invited to participate in the Stockholm Junior Water Prize - The prestigious international award is held at World Water Week in Sweden.
 

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 two. Both members and non-members of AWA are eligible to enter.
Note: to participate, student(s) must be aged 15-20 and still at school at the time of the international prize held in August 2026.
 
 
Closing date: 27 March 2026
 
 
Submission Criteria for this award:  

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

 
Items to include in your submission:
• Completed extended abstract OR full paper in MS Word / PDF format 
• Completed nomination form with signed declarations 
• Biography of student(s)
• Photo of students(s) 
• 3-minute video pitch 
 
Resources  
• Nomination form [HERE]
• Extended abstract submission guidelines (includes full paper guidelines) [HERE]
 

Please create a log in to submit your project.
How to create your account
  1. Click on the ’Login' above and create a new user account
  2. Complete the form and save
  3. Click on 'Submissions' and add your awards nomination 
  4. You will receive an automated confirmation email once your submission has been received. Remember you can come back to update the form later. 
*You can create multiple submissions for this category under the same account. If you have any questions regarding your submissions, please contact events@awa.asn.au.