We are pleased to announce that open vote to select from the 40 finalist candidates for the 19th OIDP Award 2025 for “Best Practice in Citizen Participation” is available until March 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM CEST on the Participate OIDP platform. Additionally, the platform features all 137 submitted applications across the five categories of this edition, along with their information sheets available in Spanish, English, and French.

How to participate?

To vote, you must first register on the Participate OIDP platform ([registration link]), where you can also ask questions and comment on the practices. As stated in the OIDPTerms of the Award, your vote will only be valid if you select at least 5 practices.

We encourage you to spread the word about the open vote and explore these innovative practices!

Your vote matters!

The practice with the most votes from the OIDP community will receive at least a special mention, and the results of the open vote will be taken into account by the OIDP Jury when selecting the winning practice.

OIDP Award Ceremony

The 19th OIDP Award and the special mentions will be presented at the 24th OIDP Conference, titled "Connect, Integrate and Humanize: Cities facing the challenge of generating Community" which will take place from May 21 to 23, 2025, in Córdoba, Argentina. Visit the official conference website for more information and to prepare for your attendance. If you need a personalized invitation letter, please contact cordobaoidp2025@gmail.com.

Discover the 40 best practices and vote for your favorites here!