The P3 Awards are back for 2023

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The P3 Awards are the industry’s biggest and most prestigious celebration of excellence in the public–private partnership (PPP) industry.

Our panel of expert judges are constantly on the lookout for what is new and different, and where organisations and individuals have gone above and beyond the norm to create an innovative approach that can provide a blueprint for the delivery of new projects in the future. Winners will be pushing the market forward and delivering significant benefits to the public who use the infrastructure are key markers for winning projects, organisations and individuals.

The P3 Awards are open to all projects, companies, teams and individuals from around the Americas. 

For any entries from the rest of the globe please visit www.partnershipsawards.com

"The P3 Awards is now well established as the most prestigious event in the industry’s calendar and provides individuals, organizations and projects the opportunity to showcase their cutting edge work. 

Recognizing and rewarding schemes that push the envelope and deliver innovative solutions to difficult problems, the awards shine a light on the path ahead for the P3 industry."

Paul Jarvis

Editor, P3 Bulletin

Key Information


Key Dates


Early Bird Entry Deadline: 13 April 

Standard Entry Deadline: 8 June

Late Entry Deadline: 22 June

Shortlist Announcement: August 2023

Awards Ceremony: October 2023, NYC

Pricing


Early Bird: $575 per entry

Standard: $675 per entry

Late: $725 per entry

Categories


Projects

Awarding public infrastructure projects using private finance in a long-term partnering agreement.

Best Constructed Project

This category is for all projects that have completed construction to highlight the success of the construction process and partnership.

Best Education and Higher Education Project

This category is for all education and higher education P3 projects, rather than individual organizations.

Best Financial Structure

This category is for all financial transactions related to P3 projects within the Americas.

Best Healthcare Project

This category is for all health P3 projects, rather than individual organizations.

Best Operational Project

This category is for all completed and operational P3 projects within the Americas, rather than individual organizations.

Best Road, Bridge and Tunnel Project

This category is for all road projects within the Americas, rather than individual organizations.

Best Social Infrastructure Project

This category is for all Social Infrastructure P3 projects such as housing, prisons, courts, student and military accommodation, stadiums and convention centers, education projects and healthcare projects, rather than individual organizations within the Americas.

Best Transit Project

This category is for all rail/light rail/airport/port P3 projects within the Americas, rather than individual organizations.

Best Utilities Project

This category is for all utilities P3 projects within the Americas (waste/ energy/ water/telecoms) rather than individual organizations.

Best Energy Project

Companies & Teams

The following categories will look to award individuals and/or teams. 

Culture and Diversity

For this category, the judges will be looking for excellence among public and private sector P3 organizations in the culture and diversity space.

Debt Provider of the Year

For this category, the judges will be looking for outstanding contributions to the financing of infrastructure through P3s within the Americas. This category is open to all providers of finance to P3s during 2021 including debt and equity, including bonds.

Environment, Social and Governance of the Year

For this category, the judges will be looking for how the entrant’s ESG policies benefits stakeholders, operators, end-users and the wider community.

Equity Fund Manager of the Year

For this category, the judges will be looking for outstanding examples of innovation from equity fund managers for P3 projects within the Americas. This can be for a fund manager who also has debt funds but this entry should focus on the equity fund/s specifically. 

Financial Advisor of the Year

For this category, the judges will be looking for excellence among financial advisors in advising the procurement/delivery of partnerships projects and programmes within the Americas.

Future Leader of the Year

This category is for an individual (based in the Americas) that has between 3 and 10 years’ experience in P3s. Nominations can be made by the individual themselves or by a colleague or client.

Leading Women in Infrastructure

This category is for an individual (based in the Americas). Nominations can be made by the individual themselves or by a colleague or client. As a “Leading Woman in Infrastructure”, the awardee is highly successful in their career, an inspiration and leading voice in the industry

Insurance Risk Advisor of the Year

For this category, the judges will be looking for excellence among insurance/risk advisors in the delivery of partnerships projects and programmes within the Americas.

Legal Advisor of the Year

For this category, the judges will be looking for excellence among legal advisors in advising the delivery of partnerships projects and programmes within the Americas.

Public Sector Promotor - Procurer of the Year

For this category, the judges will be looking for national, regional and municipal public officials and agencies that have provided clear leadership, leading to innovative deal structures and programs within the Americas. The category is also open to public authorities that are delivering capital investment programs and projects with P3.

Sponsor Developer of the Year

For this category, the judges will be looking for excellence among sponsors/developers in the delivery of partnerships projects and programmes or operational management of projects within the Americas.

SPV Management Company of the Year

For this category, the judges will be looking for excellence among SPV Managers in advising the delivery of partnerships projects and programmes within the Americas.

Technical Advisor of the Year

For this category, the judges will be looking for excellence among technical advisors in advising the delivery of partnerships projects and programmes within the Americas.

Award for Visionary in Infrastructure

Individual of the Year

Lifetime Achievement

Nominate a Judge


The P3 Awards matter because they are judged by the toughest critics, your peers. Our expert judging panels are made up of over 30 industry professionals representing both the public and private sector. The judges are selected based on their expertise, experience and integrity in the PPP market and we pride ourselves on our rigorous and objective judging process.

The final judging panel will be comprised of an inclusive range of individuals to fully represent the industry. Our aim is to give as many diverse voices (women, BAME, LGBTQ+, different ages / seniority, people with disabilities) a chance to determine the results of this industry-leading event.

Nominations to get involved are welcome from across the sector, either for yourself or a colleague.

Follow the link below or email [email protected] with your suggestions. 

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