Jury

For this 20th edition of the OIDP Award, the evaluation process involved two groups of jurors: one responsible for the initial assessment of all eligible submissions and the selection of the finalists, and another responsible for the final deliberation to choose the winning practice and Special Mentions from among the 40 finalists.

The first jury was composed of 25 individuals, divided into groups according to the award categories. Between April and May 2026, the jury carefully reviewed and evaluated all eligible applications. Their work concluded with the selection of the 40 finalist practices that advanced to the second phase of the process.

The second jury was composed of 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 20th 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 July 2026 and involved rich discussions to assess the innovation, impact, inclusiveness, and transformative potential of each finalist. 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.

In total, the OIDP jury for the 20th edition was composed of 32 people: