WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities
Transformative projects,
igniting citywide change.
2021-2022 PRIZE THEME
THRIVING TOGETHER
IN TURBULENT TIMES
This Prize cycle invites submissions from initiatives and projects demonstrating how to live and thrive in turbulent times by helping cities and communities respond to uncertainty, disruption and crisis. $250,000 will be awarded to one grand prize winner and $25,000 each to four runners up.
The WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities recognizes trailblazing projects and initiatives for their contribution to inclusive and sustainable urban transformation. It seeks to inspire urban change-makers across the globe by amplifying lessons and telling impactful stories of transformative change.
Learn more about WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities.
INSPIRE
a new sense of possibility
DISCOVER
how big changes can start small
GROW
a movement of urban changemakers
CREATE
better cities for all
TIMELINE
SUBMISSIONS OPEN
31 October
2021
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE
15 February
2022
FINALISTS ANNOUNCEMENT
June
2022
AWARDS SELECTION BY JURY
September
2022
AWARDS CEREMONY
November
2022
APPLY BY
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Businesses, NGOs, community groups, local governments and collaborations of all types of organizations and individuals from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors can apply.
- Be celebrated on a global stage
- Win a cash prize of $250,000; $25,000 each for four runners-up
- Gain exposure to international media and a world-class jury
- Join a global network of urban experts and change-makers
Please consult Terms and Conditions before applying.
2020-2021 SUBMISSIONS
262 SUBMISSIONS 160 CITIES 54 COUNTRIES 6 LANGUAGES
PRIZE JURY
The distinguished Prize for Cities Jury draws on their unique and diverse experiences and expertise to select the grand prize winner from five finalists through a deliberative process.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Based on their experience in the field, the Advisory Council recommends transformative urban projects worthy of the Prize for Cities.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
News, announcements and posts in WRI’s blog series, Urban Transformations, which spotlights initiatives and lessons learned from the Prize for Cities.
