World Urban Parks Awards
Don’t forget to apply for an award!
World Urban Parks encourages and recognizes significant contributions made by individuals and Large Urban Parks to the open space, and recreation sector with these prestigious international awards.
Individual Awards
- Distinguished Individual Award The Distinguished Individual Award recognizes any individual associated with the parks, open space, and recreation industry
- Emerging Cities Leaders - Individual Award The Emerging Cities Leaders Award of World Urban Parks encourages and recognizes leadership contributions made by individuals to the urban parks, open space, and recreation sector from Emerging Cities (developing nations).
- Legacy Award The Legacy Award of World Urban Parks recognizes past leaders who impacted parks and park management.
- Young Leaders - Individual Award The Young Leaders Award of World Urban Parks encourages and recognizes young leaders (individuals) who have committed to making a difference in their communities and internationally.
International Large Urban Parks Awards
The International Large Urban Parks Awards aim to recognize the quality of parks, the skills of the people who manage them and the value they bring to the cities they serve.
The International Large Urban Parks Award enables Cities around the world to benchmark their performance and understand where improvements could be made. The Awards are based on 4 main criteria which are:
- Park Design and Layout
- Features and Facilities
- Protection and Community Engagement and Involvement
- Park Management and Maintenance
Remember that both members and non-members of World Urban Parks can participate in the 2022 World Urban Parks Awards.
Key Dates:
Nominations will be open from August 10th to September 10th
Winner informed: September 25th
Winner awarded at the 2023 World Parks Congress in Adelaide, Australia.
