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Enabling Urban Progress -- FT/Citi Ingenuity Awards: Urban Ideas in Action

January 28, 2013

Today, Citi is pleased to announce that submissions for the 2013 FT/Citi Ingenuity Awards: Urban Ideas in Action program are now being accepted! In 2012, Citi partnered with the Financial Times to sponsor the FT/Citi Ingenuity Awards: Urban Ideas in Action program to recognize those fueling progress in cities around the world.

Submissions were received from more than 40 countries. A judging panel selected the best. Each of the 18 finalists, including the global winner, Kenya's Community Cooker Foundation, were instrumental in helping their cities address accelerating urbanization - a commitment we at Citi share.

What's New for 2013?

  • The 2013 Awards will recognize those who have implemented original ideas that have made life better for people living and working in cities - from city administration, transport systems, energy and utilities, education and resource management, to housing, health, social services, and mobile technologies, among others.

  • Top candidates will be profiled in a series of global FT magazine supplements.

  • Finalists will be selected by region. Regional finalists will be invited to participate in events to further dialogue on urban challenges and solutions with key industry leaders.

  • One winner will be chosen for each region. A global winner will be selected at an awards dinner in New York in December 2013.


If you - or an individual, group, company or organization you know - has implemented an ingenious urban solution, enter and spread the word.

Submissions will be accepted online through March 31, 2013. All entries will be reviewed for qualification by the FT and INSEAD, one of the world's leading and largest graduate business schools. A panel of global subject matter experts will select winners. As sponsor, Citi will not review or judge submissions.

The application, eligibility criteria, program details and terms and conditions are available at https://apply.ftcitiawards.com/

Every day, Citi works with clients and partners around the world in both the public and private sectors to help transform and modernize city infrastructure, support economic development, and enhance cities' livability. We recognize the crucial role that ingenuity plays in developing innovative solutions to meet the challenges of urbanization, and we are proud to recognize those who share our commitment to help cities thrive and strengthen the communities where we live and work.

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