One Young World Politician of the Year Award 2024

According to the Inter-Parliamentary Union, only 2.8% of parliamentarians globally are under the age of 30, and only 18.8% of MPs are below 40. In approximately 74% of upper chambers, there are no MPs below the age of 30. A lack of representation raises the substantial risk of disconnecting an entire generation from their nations’ political processes.

The One Young World Politician of the Year Award was created in 2018 to recognise the most promising young politicians between the ages of 18-35 from around the world. The winners are selected based on the impact they are having in their home countries and how they have used their position to benefit young people specifically. It is the first global award recognising the work of young politicians and was launched to counter the low level of youth engagement in politics.

• Table of Content
• About One Young World
• Politician of the Year Award
• Aim and Benefits of Politician of the Year Award
• Requirements for Politician of the Year Award Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Politician of the Year Award
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About One Young World

At the heart of every global threat is a failure of leadership. This new generation is the most informed, most educated, most connected generation in human history. One Young World identifies, promotes and connects the world�s most impactful young leaders to create a better world, with more responsible, more effective leadership. The annual One Young World Summit convenes the brightest young talent from every country and sector, working to accelerate social impact. Delegates from 190+ countries are counselled by influential political, business and humanitarian leaders such as Justin Tr... continue reading

Politician of the Year Award

Aim and Benefits of Politician of the Year Award

• The award will be presented to the three winners at the One Young World Summit in Montréal (Tiohtià:ke), Canada, which takes place from 18-21 September 2024.

Requirements for Politician of the Year Award Qualification

• Open to young leaders between the ages of 18-35 from around the world. 

Interview date, Process and Venue for Politician of the Year Award

Selection Procedure

• The award winners will be selected by an international panel of judges with unparalleled political expertise.
• The awardees will be assessed based on how they have used their public office to effect positive change in their communities and countries, particularly to benefit and represent young people.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit One Young World website