The World Mayor Project aims to raise the profile of mayors worldwide and honour those who have served their communities well and who have made contributions to the well-being of cities nationally and internationally




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Code of Ethics
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On Mayor of Brisbane
On Mayor of Calgary
On Mayor of Caracas
On Mayor of Chania
On Mayor of Dubai
On Mayor of Hartlepool
On Mayor of Karachi
On Mayor of Mexico City
On Mayor of Naga City
On Mayor of New Plymouth
On Mayor of Newark
On Mayor of Oklahoma City
On Mayor of Riace
On Mayor of Surrey
On Mayor of Ulm



The 2008 results
The 2008 project
The 2008 finalists
Helen Zille thanks supporters
Mayors of Melbourne and Cape Town exchange letters
Q&A: Mayor of Cape Town
Q&A: Mayor of Zurich



The 2006 results
Methodology
The 2006 finalists
The World Mayor Award
Dora Bakoyannis congratulates John So



The 2005 results
Contest methodology
List of finalists
Winning mayors write
Mayor Rama writes - Mayor Bakoyannis replies



The 2004 contest
List of all 2004 finalists
Edi Rama wins 2004 award
People ask - Edi Rama replies



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World Mayor 2010
Every vote counts

After the publication of the shortlisted candidates for the 2010 World Mayor Prize, voting is now taking place to find the most deserving mayor. During the first round of World Mayor 2010, held in late 2009 and early 2010, more than 118,000 citizens from around the world nominated some 840 mayors for this year's World Mayor title. Based on the number and quality of nominations City Mayors, the organisers of the contest, selected 25 mayors from across the world to proceed to the final round. The results will be announced in the autumn. Ballot form

City Mayors
Code of Ethics

City Mayors and the World Mayor Project were established in 2003 to promote, encourage and facilitate good local government. To strengthen local government further, a Code of Ethics for city leaders, who wish to perform their duties beyond all reproach, has been devised. All mayors wishing be considered for the 2010 World Mayor Prize are expected to sign up to the Code of Ethics. More

World Mayor Award sculpture
shows courage and conviction

City Mayors commissioned French artist Manuel Ferrari to design a sculpture that was as unique as the city of the winning mayor. City Mayors' senior editor, Tann vom Hove, said: “We asked Manuel Ferrari to produce a design that shows what an inspirational mayor can achieve if he builds on strong foundations.” More

Helen Zille, Mayor of Cape Town
wins the 2008 World Mayor Award

Helen Zille, Mayor of Cape Town, has been chosen as World Mayor 2008. Commentators supporting her nomination said that in a country devoid of present-day role models, this amazing lady was making a difference and giving people there hope: “Her only equals are Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela in Southern Africa.” Runner-up is Elmar Ledergerber, Mayor of Zurich, who will receive the World Mayor Commendation. The mayor deserves this honour because of his ability to build bridges between the wealthy sections of society in the city and the less well-off. More




The world's most outstanding mayors receive the World Mayor Award. Winners since 2004: Edi Rama, Mayor of Tirana, Dora Bakoyannis, Mayor of Athens, John So, Mayor of Melbourne and Helen Zille, Mayor of Cape Town





Cape Town Mayor Helen Zille with the 2008 World Mayor Prize


Melbourne Mayor John So with the 2006 World Mayor Prize

World Mayor winners
and runner-ups
2004 to 2008:

In 2004: Winner: Edi Rama (Tirana); Runner-up: Andrés Manuel López Obrador (Mexico City}; In third place - Walter Veltroni (Rome)
In 2005: Winner – Dora Bakoyannis (Athens); Runner-up - Hazel McCallion (Mississauga); In third place - Alvaro Arzú (Guatemala City)
In 2006: Winner – John So (Melbourne); Runner up – Job Cohen (Amsterdam); In third place - Stephen Reed (Harrisburg)
In 2008: Winner – Helen Zille (Cape Town); Runner up - Elmar Ledergerber (Zurich); In third place - Leopoldo López (Chacao)