Dr. Alvaro Aldama, director of the Mexican Institute for Water Technology (IMTA) At the 4th World Water Forum, held in Mexico City in March of 2006, Project WET presented the first Project WET Water Education Visionary Award to Dr. Alvaro Aldama, then director of the Mexican Institute for Water Technology (IMTA).

Dr. Aldama was selected as the initial recipient due to his commitment to water education and involvement with Project WET over many years.

“I have had the privilege of spending time with Dr. Alvaro Aldama and can say, without hesitation, that he is a man of vision and purpose. His support of global water education and his efforts implementing Project WET in Mexico and Latin America have helped establish Project WET as a respected international leader of water education for schools and communities,” said Valerie Gates, who commissioned the award. “Dr. Aldama is committed to bringing partners together for water education, student action, and in his own words from the 4th World Water Forum, ‘contributing to make this a world where water is available in adequate amounts and quality to satisfy the needs of all people.’”