IDENTIFY THE MOST INNOVATIVE POLITICAL WORK IN EUROPE.
REGISTER FOR 2025 NOW!
Since 2017, The Innovation in Politics Awards have recognized politicians who drive positive change in their communities.
Politicians form democratic party spectrum in all Council of Europe member states can submit their innovative projects across the following categories:
- Democracy
- Climate Protection
- Circular Economy
- Democracy Technologies
- Local Development
- Education
- Addressing Disinformation
- Social Cohesion & Integration
- Public Health & Ageing Society
The Awards are made possible by our dedicated Citizen Jury of over 1,000 Europeans, who select the finalists and winners. Finalists are invited to present their projects to an international audience at The Innovation in Politics Awards Conference, and winners are celebrated at the Awards Gala.
Join the Jury and help shine a light on Europe’s most courageous and creative politicians!
Your jury membership
Responsible
Your vote will help select
Europe’ s most innovative political projects.
Insightful
Gain a deep understanding of 20 groundbreaking initiatives.
Flexible
Evaluate your projects online and at your own pace
Anonymous
Your evaluation will remain anonymous on our secure online platform
Your Rewards
As a member of the Citizen Jury, you will:
- Help recognise impactful political initiatives across Europe
- Be part of a diverse group of 1,000+ citizens to evaluate projects based on their innovation, impact and sustainability
- Engage in a rewarding experience that many jurors find truly inspiring
- Receive a printed certificate in recognition of your participation
- Enter a raffle and win a ticket to the Awards Finals
Eligibility criteria
You can register for the Citizen Jury if:
- You are at least 16 years old when the jury process begins
- You can read and understand English very well, as all project descriptions and the evaluation process are in English.
- You have time to evaluate approximately 20 projects online, at your convenience, in April 2025.
- You live in a member state of the Council of Europe.
- You value fairness and share European values, including respect for human rights, social balance, prosperity, and democracy.