Swedish Baltic Sea Water Award

Established in 1999, the Swedish Baltic Sea Water Award recognises outstanding efforts to improve the marine environment in the Baltic Sea. The regional award is presented annually by Sweden’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs in appreciation of the dedicated work by individuals, companies, organisations and public authorities. The award honours innovation, commitment and new methods that protect the Baltic Sea water environment. The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) administers the Swedish Baltic Sea Water Award.

A jury appointed by the Swedish Government reviews the nominations and selects the winner, which can come from any of the Baltic Sea countries: Belarus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Russia or Sweden. This year the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs has increased the prize sum by 100,000 SEK and the winner now receives 250,000 SEK along with a crystal sculpture and an invitation to participate in the 2010 World Water Week in Stockholm.

Emphasis is placed on efforts that have had tangible and measurable effects on the marine environment in the Baltic Sea region.