As part of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s mission to strengthen parliamentary democracy through the promotion of good governance and sharing best practice, the Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the Year Awards will again take place in 2026.

The awards are open to nominees who are current Parliamentarians across the Commonwealth, with a main Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the Year Award 2026, as well as three further awards for the following categories: Parliamentary Equality and Diversity Award; New Parliamentarian Award; and Parliamentarian Life-time Achievement Award.

The awards aim to recognise and highlight inspirational and active Parliamentarians for excelling in their field, and the CPA will share these case studies from amongst its membership with a wider audience. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s unique membership includes national, state, provincial and territorial Legislatures, and the awards are open to Members of the CPA’s over 180 Parliaments.

Nominees should be sitting Members of Parliament in a Commonwealth Legislature or have been a sitting Member of Parliament in a Commonwealth Legislature during the award period. The award can be made posthumously. 

Find pictures, podcasts, videos and articles at our Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the Year Awards hub.

Send your nominations for this year to hq.sec@cpahq.org by Friday 10 July 2026