Blue Legacy Awards
The 2026 Blue Legacy Awards are now open! Created by the Water Conservation Advisory Council to identify and showcase responsible stewardship of our water resources and to honor those entities whose practices enhance the conservation of water. The Water Conservation Advisory Council promotes Blue Legacy Award winners as models of effective water stewardship, showcasing their successes to inspire and encourage others to improve their water conservation practices.
The award categories are:
LEGACY OF EFFICIENCY
Celebrates the implementation of long-lasting water efficiency measures. From agricultural, industrial, and municipal conservation to businesses and non-profit organizations, this award recognizes projects and organizations who are reshaping Texas by doing more with less water.
LEGACY OF SOURCE
Recognizes initiatives that protect and establish water resources for present and future generations. Whether through innovative conservation measures, the establishment of conservation easements, or water recycling and water reclamation endeavors, these champions ensure that future generations inherit a legacy of abundant freshwater resources.
LEGACY OF AWARENESS
Recognizes organizations or other entities that instill the public with passion and a drive to understand, preserve, and conserve water resources. A sustainable water future is only possible if people care about their water. These advocates and initiatives are advancing the cause and raising awareness in a meaningful way.
LEGACY OF COMMITMENT
Acknowledges organizations or other entities that have demonstrated sustained, well-documented reductions in water consumption. Past Blue Legacy Award recipients are encouraged to apply.
BEST IN FLOW
This award will be granted biennially at the sole discretion of the Awards Selection Committee following a thorough review of all Blue Legacy Award entries. The committee may select an award winner based on the award criteria and merit.
This award recognizes significant contributions in the water industry and celebrates trailblazing contributions that have turned ripples into waves, leaving a lasting impact that flows through communities far and wide.
Please contact us with any questions you may have about the application or the awards by calling 512.475.1851
The 2026 application deadline is September 4, 2026. Winners will be announced at the Water for Texas Conference, January 25-27, 2027