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