The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials is proud to announce that Neeta Sharma, managing director of IAPMO India, recently was honored at World CSR Day as one of the 50 Most Impactful Leaders (Global Listing) in Water & Water Management.

Sharma, who joined IAPMO in 2013, has more than 30 years’ experience in public/private work within the standardization and technical fields.

“This honor encourages me to optimize every opportunity I get and bring more laurels home,” Sharma said. “Considering the fact water conservation still doesn’t get the importance it deserves, it further strengthens my resolve to work in this direction’'

The distinction honors leaders who are passionate about water management, who believe that water management must contribute to social change. The citation was announced Feb. 17 at the World Water Leadership Congress & Awards program in Mumbai.

“We extend our congratulations to Neeta for this outstanding news and are very proud of this high honor that has been bestowed upon her,” IAPMO CEO GP Russ Chaney said.

A jury of senior professionals from across the globe reviewed a list of candidates who are doing extraordinary work. The criteria were: improvement of water efficiency and conservation; demonstrated leadership within the sector that has had a positive impact in the advancement of water management; contribution toward water-related groups, associations and institutions; demonstration of good leadership and governance; and contribution to water awareness in the community.

“I cannot express how proud we are to learn of this very impressive acknowledgment,” said Dave Viola, chief operating officer and executive vice president of The IAPMO Group. “It is a true testament to the meaningful work that Neeta and her team are carrying out in India.”