The Manila Water Foundation has officially opened the nominations for this year’s Manila Water Foundation Prize for Engineering Excellence.
The annual nationwide search aims to honor five Filipino engineers and scientists “who have developed and implemented projects that champion water, sanitation, environment and sustainability for marginalized communities.” Each winner will receive Php500,000 prize money, Entrepreneur Philippines reported.
Launched in 2015 in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology, the Manila Water Foundation Prize is awarded every other year. The foundation is being joined by a new partner this year – the Philippine Technological Council, the umbrella organization of all accredited professional engineering organizations recognized by the Professional Regulations Commission and self-certifying engineering professional organizations in the country.
Eligible nominees should be of good moral character and hold engineering or science-related degrees. They must be actively performing engineering functions in the country for the last 10 years and have contributed notable and socially relevant engineering solutions to the country.
The nominations are open until June 30, 2017.
For more details regarding the 2017 Manila Water Foundation Prize for Engineering Excellence, check the Manila Water Foundation’s website.
