Awards
We are proud to be recognized as industry leaders making critical advancements that benefit our customers, employees, and society. As we work to solve problems that matter, here are some of the ways we have been recognized:
2025
Waters was the recipient of the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion, scoring 100 on the HRC Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index.
2024
Waters was named to the DJSI for the fourth consecutive year, based on the strength of its enterprise-wide ESG practices. The DJSI is informed by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), an annual evaluation of companies’ sustainability practices.
Waters GTxResolve Premier SEC Column was awarded for the Overall BioPharma Solution of the Year Award, which honors innovation, diligence, and success of technologies and products within the biotechnology field.
Waters was recognized as one of the Top 10 USA-Based Manufacturers in India, a prestigious award honoring innovation and excellence.
Waters President and CEO, Udit Batra, was named to the Power 50, which recognizes the region’s most influential people, honoring their work to improve the local community.
Waters Xevo MRT Mass Spectrometer received Instrument Business Outlook’s Gold Award for Instrument Industrial Design due to the instrument’s appearance and how its features contribute to the instrument’s functionality and usability.
Waters Research Fellow Martin Gilar was recognized within the Instrumental Innovators category as an analytical science leader and influencer for his impactful efforts to improve the world around us.
Waters Xevo TQ Absolute IVD Mass Spectrometer was awarded the Next Generation Technology award, through BioSpectrum’s inaugural Biotech Innovations and Suppliers Conclave, which recognizes technologies and products advancing biotech innovations in India.
Waters and VICAM’s Ochra-V MAX was awarded Overall Food Quality Solution of the Year in the AgTech Breakthrough Awards program for its precision, specificity, and simplicity in testing.
SelectScience Scientists’ Choice Awards recognized Waters content hub, “A Complete Guide to PFAS Analysis,” in their Analytical Science Innovative Content of the Year category. The campaign explores comprehensive analytical solutions and methods that deliver high-quality ultra-trace quantification and provide confidence in PFAS data so that it can easily meet regulatory requirements today and in the future.
Our President and CEO, Dr. Udit Batra, was recognized in this year’s list of the Worcester Business Journal’s most influential professionals in the Central Massachusetts business community for the category of Global Business.
As part of their Business of Pride event, the BBJ selects a LGBT Trailblazer that has an established track record of accomplishments in their field as well as active engagement in the community, particularly regarding LGBT issues. Waters Chief Information Officer, Brook Colangelo, is the 2024 honoree.
Waters was recognized as the 2024 winner, as a company that has made strides to reduce its carbon footprint and become more eco-friendly, either through its operations or its products.
The Chromatographic Society conferred its highest honor, the Martin Medal, to Waters Research Senior Principal Scientist, Fabrice Gritti.
The Science History Institute — 22nd Annual Pittcon Heritage Award was presented to Wyatt Technology Corporation founder, Philip J. Wyatt. This award recognizes individuals in the instrumentation and laboratory supply industries who, through their entrepreneurship and innovations, have provided scientists and technologists with the tools needed for discovery.
Waters was included by Barron’s as one of the top 100 most sustainable companies in 2024 that achieved the highest scores across hundreds of ESG metrics, ranging from workplace diversity to greenhouse-gas emissions.
Waters was listed in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for scoring within the top 15% of our industry and achieving a S&P Global ESG Score within 30% of our industry’s top-performing companies.
2023
The Waters Board of Directors was named as the 2024 “Public Company Board of the Year” for its exceptional corporate knowledge, leadership, and governance.
The Waters Alliance iS HPLC System was selected as a part of this year’s top 15 innovations. The Alliance iS HPLC instrument is recognized for its advancements within the industry.
Waters was named to the DJSI for the third consecutive year, based on the strength of its enterprise-wide ESG practices. The DJSI is informed by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices.
The Waters DynaPro ZetaStar instrument was recognized in the 2023 Medicine Maker product showcase for its contributions to the pharmaceutical industry.
Waters was selected by Newsweek as one of America's Most Responsible Companies, which encompasses environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) along with a core idea that businesses should support the communities in which they belong.
Waters was the recipient of the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion, scoring 100 on the HRC Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index.
Waters earned the Silver Medal and is among the top 25 percent of companies assessed by EcoVadis for business sustainability ratings.
Waters Xevo G3 QTof System was awarded for Analytics Solution of the Year. The judging panel recognized Xevo G3 QTof for its capabilities and diverse array of features, transforming the landscape of scientific research and exploration.
Waters was recognized for its commitment to environmental stewardship, actively striving to protect the planet and its resources for the benefit of future generations.
Waters was highlighted by U.S. News and World Report as one of the 2023-2024 Best Companies to Work For in their inaugural rankings. We were ranked among 200 companies that were evaluated on quality of pay and benefits, work-life balance, job and company stability, and career development.
Waters was recognized for its contributions to the sustainable materials industry in China.
Waters was recognized as one of the top largest companies in the world. This list was determined by evaluating four key metrics: sales, profits, assets, and market value.
Our President and CEO, Dr. Udit Batra, was named to his alma mater’s wall of fame, which recognizes alumni for their outstanding professional achievements and public service.
Waters was recognized as Top BioSupplier Principal Company for the company’s achievements within the biotech industry.
Waters was recognized as a climate leader for its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Waters was ranked top ten among Massachusetts' largest public companies for its strides in advancing gender equality.
SelectScience Scientists’ Choice Awards recognized two Waters products, Xevo G3 QTof mass spectrometer and MaxPeak Premier Protein BEH C4 300Å Column, as top technological innovations making the biggest impact in their respective laboratories.
Waters was named #20 in a Top 25 List recognizing the most innovative and diverse boards of directors among S&P.
Waters earned the number five ranking on Barron’s 2023 100 Most Sustainable Companies in the United States, our third year on the list, and our second appearance in the top 10.
Our President and CEO, Dr. Udit Batra, was recognized in this year’s list of the Worcester Business Journal’s most influential professionals in the Central Massachusetts business community.
Our Sr. Director of Clinical Assay Development and PMO at Waters, Leanne Davey, received this award as a testament to her traits, knowledge, and skills that are required to run a successful laboratory.
Our Sr. Director of Consumables Separations, Dr. Walter received this award for his significant contributions to the field of separation science.
Our Chief Information Officer, Brook Colangelo, was recognized for his impact on business and society in this list that celebrates the achievements of the industry’s top business technology executives.
This annual list developed by Newsweek recognizes companies prioritizing corporate responsibility and ESG programs.
2022
In this Forbes list, Waters was named as a top company for championing women in the workplace.
Waters was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, recognizing the commitment across the company to integrate sustainable thinking and practice into what we do.
Our Chief Information Officer, Brook Colangelo, was named to Outstanding’s 2022 List of top LGBTQ+ executives.
Our President and CEO, Dr. Udit Batra, was named to PharmaVoice’s annual “Red Jacket List” recognizing leaders who are raising the bar for transformative leadership in life sciences.
Waters was named as one of the Scandinavian Business Award winners at EU Business News.
Our Waters Andrew+ Pipetting Robot was recognized as the #1 winner in Separation, Lab Automation and Lab Equipment in this years’ Wiley Analytical Science Awards.
Waters was named winner of the Webinar of the Year and Customer Service of the Year in this year’s Analytical Sciences Scientists’ Choice Awards.
Szabolcs Fekete, a consulting scientist at Waters, won the 2022 HTC Innovation Award. Fekete was honored at the Hyphenated Techniques and Separations Technology (HTC-17) conference in Ghent, Belgium for his outstanding contributions to the field of separation science.
Our President and CEO, Dr. Udit Batra, was recognized in this year’s list of the Worcester Business Journal’s most influential professionals in the Central Massachusetts business community.
Waters BioAccord System with ACQUITY Premier was recognized as runner-up in this edition of The Medicine Maker’s Innovation Awards.
Waters was recognized with a manufacturing excellence award for our STEM internship programs and philanthropic work in the surrounding communities.
Waters was named Best Global Specialist Science-focused Measurement Technology Developer.
Our President and CEO, Dr. Udit Batra, was named to the Worcester Business Journal’s 2022 Business Leaders of the Year list.
Waters is proud to be recognized by Barron’s for our ESG efforts ranging from DE&I to reducing our environmental footprint.
Waters was included in this list that celebrates 14 companies for their outstanding contributions to the Massachusetts economy.
Waters achieved score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s annual assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
Waters was named #63 in this annual list developed by Newsweek that recognizes companies prioritizing corporate responsibility, and ESG programs.
Waters waters_connect scalable informatics platform was awarded Analytics Solution of the Year in the 2022 BioTech Breakthrough Awards for its ability to create connected ecosystems from built-for-purpose apps and connected instruments.
