Jury

For this 19th edition of the OIDP Award, the evaluation process involved two groups of jurors: one for the initial phase of assessing all submissions and selecting the finalists, and another for the final deliberation to choose the winning practice and special mentions from among the 40 finalists.

The first jury comprised 17 individuals, divided into groups according to the award categories. Between February and March 2025, this jury carefully reviewed and evaluated all eligible applications. Their work concluded with the selection of the 40 finalists that advanced to the second phase of the process.

The second jury comprised a smaller group of expert members from the OIDP network. This jury was responsible for the final deliberation phase, during which they evaluated the 40 shortlisted practices in detail. Their task was to identify the winning practice of the 19th edition of the OIDP Award, as well as to grant Special Mentions to outstanding initiatives across the five thematic categories.

This final evaluation meeting took place in April 2025 and involved rich discussions to assess each finalist's innovation, impact, inclusiveness, and transformative potential. The jury’s decision reflects a collective commitment to advancing participatory democracy and recognizing practices that create meaningful opportunities for civic engagement in public life.