UITP Awards 2026
Recognising innovative efforts that improve mobility and enhance quality of life in urban areas worldwide
Submit your project between 9 October and 10 November 2025, to be considered for the UITP Awards 2026.
What are the UITP Awards?
The UITP Awards are the most prestigious recognition of excellence in the public transport sector, showcasing the most innovative, impactful and sustainable mobility projects worldwide.
First launched in 2011, the Awards have become a flagship initiative of UITP and are celebrated during the annual UITP Summit, ensuring maximum visibility for the winners and their projects.
This year marks the ninth edition of the UITP Awards. For the first time, we will present two types of distinction:
- Achievement Awards, which recognise outstanding projects within each specific category of application.
- Impact Awards, which highlight projects that have had a significant impact at the regional level.
Timeline
- 9 October – 10 November
Submit your project - November 2025 – January 2026
An independent jury reviews submissions and selects the winners - February – March 2026
Participants will receive a decision on their submission by email - 21-23 April 2026
The winners for this edition, in both Achievement and Impact Awards, will be announced in a ceremony during the UITP Summit in Dubai.
The date for the Awards Ceremony will be announced in due course.
How to Take Part
Useful Documents
Submit an Entry
Awards Ceremony
Submit an Entry
When can I submit an entry for the UITP Awards 2026?
You can submit an entry from 9 October at 10.00 CET until 10 November at 23:59 CET.
Who is eligible to make a submission for the UITP Awards?
UITP members from anywhere in the world are eligible to participate.
If you are not a UITP member and have participated in a project with a UITP member, you can ask them to make the submission, mentioning the collaboration.
Your project should have been initiated, delivered or should have hit some major milestone/s in the past 2 years – starting from 2023.
Not yet a member? Learn more about our membership benefits.
What is the difference between Achievement and Impact Awards?
- The Achievement Awards recognise outstanding projects within the specific category in which they were submitted (such as Climate Impact & Decarbonisation or Mobility Equity & Social Inclusion).
- The Impact Awards recognise projects that have made a significant difference within one of the UITP’s regions (Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Asia-Pacific, Eurasia, Europe, India, Latin America, MENA and North America) showcasing how they have transformed mobility and created lasting value at the regional level.
Is there a submission fee?
There is no submission fee.
Can I make a submission if I am a previous winner or finalist?
Yes, we encourage past winners and finalists to take part again. Just make sure it’s a new project, previously submitted work won’t be considered.
How many UITP Awards submissions can I make?
A company/organisation/association can make up to 3 separate submissions in total. Any additional submissions will be automatically disqualified.
What kind of additional supplements can I add?
Additional materials, such as pictures, and videos that illustrate your project are accepted, however, no reports or presentations will be considered.
Useful Documents
To help you prepare your entry, please take a moment to review the following documents.
Mohamed Mezghani
UITP Secretary General
Selection Process
How are the winners selected?
The submissions are first analysed by an internal group of experts from UITP. They are then sent to an international jury, made up of experts in the field, who narrow down the finalists based on pre-set criteria and select the winners.
What are the criteria used to select a winner?
Projects are evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Innovation: How original, creative or pioneering the project is in addressing mobility challenges.
- Contribution: The added value the project brings to the sector, society and sustainable urban mobility.
- Transferability: The potential for the project to be adapted, scaled or replicated in other contexts, cities or regions.
When will the nominations be announced?
The finalists will be announced in February/March 2026. Those who did not make it through will also be informed at this time.
The winners for the UITP Achievement and Impact Awards will be announced at the ceremony during the Summit.
Awards Ceremony
Where will the UITP Awards ceremony take place?
The UITP Awards will be presented during a ceremony taking place during the UITP Summit in Dubai (from 21 to 23 April 2026).
The exact dates and timings will be announced in due time.
What is expected of finalists?
At least one person from a finalists’ company must attend the Summit.
A representative must also attend the UITP Awards Ceremony. Once you are confirmed as a finalist, you should let us know the details of the person who will be representing your company.
Why are finalists expected to be at the UITP Awards ceremony?
The UITP Awards are a celebration of the progressive, solution-driven, and purposeful projects that our members have been working on. We aim to bring our sector together to learn from and applaud the immense efforts being made by each other.
If I am a finalist, does the person representing my company have to be someone from the Project Team?
No. It can be someone from the project team or someone who is already scheduled to attend the event from your company who is able to attend the ceremony.
Who can attend the UITP Awards Ceremony?
Anyone attending the Summit is invited to join and celebrate the projects that are making a real positive difference to our sector.
Will there be a hybrid Awards ceremony?
No. The UITP Awards ceremony is in-person only.
How much does it cost to attend the Awards ceremony?
If your organisation is a UITP Awards finalist, the person representing your organisation must attend the UITP Summit in Dubai (21 to 23 April 2026) where the ceremony will take place.
As a finalist, your organisation must buy one Exchange Pass at a special price of €980 excl. VAT.
The Exchange Pass gives you full access to all congress sessions, the exhibition and networking opportunities.
I already bought a pass at the regular price and now I found out that I am a finalist and elegible for a discount. Can I get a refund?
No refunds are possible. We can, however, allow you to transfer your pass to another person from your company who would like to attend the event.