UITP Awards 2027
Recognising innovative efforts that improve mobility and enhance quality of life in urban areas worldwide.
Submit your project between 6 October and 6 November 2026, to be considered for the UITP Awards 2027.
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 Awards Ceremony, ensuring maximum visibility for the winners and their projects.
The participants are competing for 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
- 6 October – 6 November
Submit your project - November 2026 – February 2027
An independent jury reviews submissions and selects the winners - February 2027
Participants will receive a decision on their submission by email - 14-17 June 2027
The winners for this edition, in both Achievement and Impact Awards, will be announced and celebrated in a ceremony during the UITP Summit in Hamburg.
The date for the Awards Ceremony will be announced in due course.
Awards Project Showcase
How to Take Part
Submit an Entry
When can I submit an entry for the UITP Awards 2027?
You can submit an entry from 6 October at 10.00 CET until 6 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 but have participated in a project with a UITP member, you can ask them to submit the project, mentioning the collaboration.
Projects must have been initiated, delivered and/or reached a major milestone on or after 1 January 2025 and before the submission deadline.
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 urban mobility and created lasting value at the national/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 submit again. However, please make sure it’s a new project as previously selected work won’t be considered.
How many UITP Award submissions can I make?
A company/organisation/association or a group thereof can make up to maximum 3 separate submissions in total, across all categories. Any additional submissions will be automatically disqualified. Only the first 3 submissions will be considered.
What kind of additional supplements can I add to my submission?
Additional materials, such as pictures and videos that illustrate your project are accepted. However, no reports or presentations will be considered.
How many Awards a finalist can win?
Finalists will be granted one award, Achievement or Impact Award. A company cannot win more than one award even if this company is a finalist in multiple categories.
Information on which award will be granted will not be disclosed prior to the event to anyone for any reason.
Useful Documents
To help you prepare your entry, please take a moment to review the following documents.
Selection Process
How are the winners selected?
The Submissions are first analysed by an internal group of experts from UITP. They are then reviewed by an external international jury of experts whose assessments contribute to the selection of the finalists and winners based on pre-established criteria.
What are the criteria used to select a winner?
Projects are evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Novelty: whether the project introduces something genuinely new relative to existing sector practices in the context it has been implemented.
- Impact: the demonstrated or measurable effect on the sector, local communities and/or sustainable urban mobility.
- Transferability: the potential to be adapted, scaled or replicated in other contexts, cities or regions.
- Sustainability: whether the project can continue to deliver its effects over time, beyond initial funding or pilot conditions.
When will the nominations be announced?
The finalists will be announced in February 2027. Those who were not selected will also be informed at this time, giving them enough time to get the UITP Summit Early Bird Rate.
Awards Ceremony
When will the UITP Awards 2027 Ceremony take place?
The Awards Ceremony will take place during the UITP Summit in Hamburg, Germany, between 14 and 17 June 2027. The exact date and time will be announced soon.
What is expected of finalists?
At least one representative from a finalist company must attend the Summit and 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 at the Ceremony.
If your company is a finalist in multiple categories, either one representative may attend on behalf of each submission during the Awards Ceremony, or a single representative may attend on behalf of all submissions submitted by your organisation.
Why is the attendance to the Awards Ceremony mandatory for all finalists?
The UITP Awards are a celebration of the progressive, solution-driven and impactful projects being delivered by our members. The Awards Ceremony brings the sector together to recognise these achievements, learn from one another and celebrate the people and team behind them.
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 nominated from your company to attend the UITP Awards Ceremony and represent your organisation.
If I am selected as a finalist, should I expect to see my project as part of the UITP Awards online repository?
Yes, the UITP Awards online repository was started to showcase all finalist projects, celebrating their achievements and highlighting the impact they have made across the public transport sector.
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 in our sector.
Will there be a hybrid Awards Ceremony?
No, the Awards Ceremony is in-person only.
How much does it cost to attend the Awards Ceremony?
The person representing your company must register and pay to attend the UITP Summit in Hamburg (14 to 17 June 2027) during which the Awards Ceremony will take place.
At least one person from a finalist organisation must attend the Ceremony on an Exchange Pass. For finalists only, we are offering a preferential rate for one representative at 980 euros (excluding taxes) for the full 3-day Exchange Pass. This gives you access to the entire Summit.
Become a Sponsor of the UITP Awards 2027
How can my company become a sponsor for the UITP Awards?
You can get in touch with us on [email protected]. To ensure the integrity and impartiality of the UITP Awards process, UITP Awards sponsors are not eligible to submit projects in the Awards during the cycle they sponsor.
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