Access City Award 2023 Competition

Cities all around Europe are removing obstacles for people with disabilities. Is one of these your city? then submit an application for the Access City Award’s 2023 iteration.

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Why apply?

Participating in the Award is an opportunity to gain European recognition and a unique chance to review the current situation in your city.
It also allows you to share experiences with other European cities, helping you to become an even better city to live and visit.
Winning cities receive a financial prize:
- 1st prize: €150 000
- 2nd prize: €120 000
- 3rd prize: €80 000

Who can apply?

The Access City Award is open to

all EU cities of over 50 000 inhabitants
urban areas composed of two or more towns with a combined population of over 50 000 inhabitants, if they are in EU countries with fewer than 2 cities with over 50 000 inhabitants

Selection

The juries will consider measures taken and planned in the following areas:

built environment and public spaces
transport and related infrastructure
information and communication, including new technologies (ICTs)
public facilities and services

Apply now

Prepare your application now in the application portal. The deadline to apply is 8 September 2022 at 23:59 CEST.

Timeline

13 June 2022: Launch of the competition
8 September 2022 (23:59 CEST): Application deadline
Beginning of November 2022: Announcement of finalists
25 November 2022: Announcement of winner and runners-up at the award ceremony

Award ceremony

The winner of the 2023 Access City Award will be announced at the conference to celebrate the European Day of Persons with Disabilities on 24-25 November.