Stage A
Cities seeking nomination must be put forward by an eligible third party. Complete the official Nomination Form and a signed Recommendation Letter to support your city's case.
Last updated on 30 October 2026
Find the submission forms and guidelines here. Submit your entries by 31 March 2027. Apply now!
How to Submit a Nomination
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.
➜ Submit Stage A Nomination Form (opens in new tab)
Next Step
➜ Submit Stage B: Part 1, 2, and 3 submission components
Closing date: 31 March 2027
Questions?
1. Self-nominations refer to nominations that are made by the city administration/officials for their own city.