 WaterSense
Awards
The 2009 WaterSense Partner of the Year application period closed
on April 17, 2009. However, you may still review the following information
to learn about the awards program, eligibility
requirements, the application process, and
plans for the recognition event.
About the Awards Program
EPA launched the WaterSense Partners of the Year awards program
in early 2008 to recognize WaterSense partners who:
- Help advance the overall mission of WaterSense
- Increase awareness of the WaterSense brand in a measurable way
- Demonstrate overall excellence in the water-efficiency arena
Partners of the Year contribute to the program’s success
by enhancing the market for water-efficient products, practices,
and services. Manufacturer partners design and produce innovative
WaterSense labeled products that reduce water use by at least 20
percent; retailers and distributors help bring these products to
consumers; promotional partners educate the public at large and
even provide consumers with incentives; and landscape irrigation
professionals design, maintain, and audit outdoor irrigation systems.
Dedicated partners in each sector are critical to the program’s
success and the WaterSense awards program acknowledges the ‘best
of the best.’
2009 Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for an award, partners must have:
- Joined the program prior to January 1, 2009. Award decisions
are based on partner's activities in 2008.
- Submitted an annual reporting form
per the partnership agreement (irrigation partners must
be in good standing with their certification program(s).
- Submitted a complete awards application
by April 17, 2009.
2009 Application Process
To be considered for an award, applicants were asked to download
and complete the relevant WaterSense awards application, submit
a written statement addressing the evaluation criteria described
in the instructions, and provide supporting materials. Please note
that promotional partners, manufacturers, and retailer distributor
partners can incorporate WaterSense annual reporting data in their
award applications. All application materials were due by April
17, 2009.
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2009 Application Materials
Please note that the 2009 application period closed on April 17,
2009. The following materials are provided for informational purposes
only.
2009 Recognition Event
WaterSense is once again pleased to partner with Southern Nevada
Water Authority in support of their second annual WaterSmart
Innovations Conference and Expo  .
The 2009 Partners of the Year will be announced at this year’s
event scheduled for October 7-9, 2009, at the South Point Hotel
and Conference Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Conference registration
opened in March 2009.
2008 WaterSense Partners of the Year
On October 9, 2008, EPA unveiled the first-ever WaterSense Partners
of the Year at the inaugural WaterSmart Innovations Conference and
Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. They included:
Learn about these partners' activities
and review the EPA press
release.
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