2026 United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA)
February 17, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA). UNPSA recognizes excellence in public service at the national, sub-national and local level. It rewards the creative achievements and contributions of public service institutions that lead to a more effective and responsive public administration worldwide. It promotes the role, professionalism and visibility of the public service.
Applications for the 2026 UNPSA are invited in four categories: 1) Delivering inclusive and equitable services to leave no one behind; 2) Gender-responsive public services; 3) Transparent and accountable public institutions to achieve the SDGs; 4) Participation and public engagement for inclusive decision-making.
Applications must be submitted before 31 March 2025.
For more information and to apply, visit: publicadministration.desa.un.org/2026-un-public-service-awards
