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Nominations for the LKY World City Prize 2026 cycle are closed. Check back in 2027, when cities can be nominated by qualified urban planning experts or international organisations.
Last updated 14 September 2026
Thank you for your applications! Nominations for the LKY World City Prize 2026 cycle is now closed!
Look out for the next the Prize cycle nomination period in 2027
Cities interested to apply for the Prize must engage an independent third-party expert in urban planning and cities to nominate them.
The following is a suggested list of possible nominators:
Leading Academia | Professors of architecture, urban planning, urban design, urban development, or related fields from accredited universities. |
International Organisations | International organisations in the fields of urban planning, housing, transport management, urban design and architecture, energy conservation, urban policy and management, and related fields. Examples include ISOCARP, Fundación Metropoli, United Nations Environment Programme, and Urban Land Institute, among others. |
Urban Experts | Leading industry experts and practitioners in urban planning, urban design, and architecture-related fields, including principal architects, principal sustainability consultants, and other related specialists, preferably holding key appointments in firms with regional or international presence. |
Note: Self-nominations1. are not accepted, and nominators who do not meet the specified criteria may be disqualified. There is no registration or entry fee required to submit a nomination.
Questions?
1. Self-nominations refer to nominations that are made by the city administration/officials for their own city.