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European Ombudsman 'Award for Good Administration' 2026
Event
Location: Brussels, Belgium
The Ombudsman Award for Good Administration is open to projects by teams in any EU institution, body, office, or agency that have had a positive impact on the lives of EU citizens.
The nomination period closed on 16 January 2026 and the public vote closed on 15 June 2026.
Please find the full list of nominated projects here.
Please find the shortlisted projects here.
All the winners can be found here.
See here for the Award rules of procedure.
17:00
Welcome address
Teresa Anjinho – European Ombudswoman
17:10
Opening remarks
An appreciation by Tony Murphy, President of the European Court of Auditors
17:20
Announcement of category winners
- Excellence in technological innovation and the use of AI
- Excellence in citizen/civil society participation
- Excellence in diversity and inclusion
- Excellence in open administration
18:20
Exchange with members of the advisory board
18:30
Announcement of the winner of the public vote
Announcement of the overall winner of the Award for Good Administration
18:45
Closing remarks
Teresa Anjinho, European Ombudswoman
18.50
Reception
Award ceremony moderated by Teri Schultz
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