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NATIONAL NEWS & VIDEO - Last night, Tuesday 30 August, 16-year-old Unam Halam’s journey in the Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition drew to a close. 

Canada was awarded the 2022 prize at the awards ceremony held at the Norra Latin.

The ceremony was a landmark for both the Stockholm Junior Water Prize and the Stockholm World Water Week, as it was the first time that it was held as a hybrid between online and physical attendance. 

PHOTO GALLERY: So close in Stockholm for Unam

Of the 36 countries that took part in this year's competition, nine attended online while 27 attended the event physically of which Grade 10 Heatherlands High School learner Unam was one, representing South Africa.

It was a great evening all around, celebrating some of the brightest young minds from the world of water across the globe. 

While Unam and her friend and classmate Faith Classen's Drop Save project was not the winner, the outlook is positive for both. 

Catch a glimpse at the special night below:

Unam Halam stands proudly for the group photo of the participants, flanked by participants from Sweden and Norway.

Unam Halam stands proudly for the group photo of the participants, flanked by participants from Sweden and Norway. Photos: Blake Linder

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