Nominations open for Doha Best Negotiator of the Year Award

Donor Name: United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

Reference URL:https://unitar.org/about/news-stories/news/nominations-open-doha-best-negotiator-year-award-2026

The Doha Best Negotiator of the Year Award aims to recognize individuals whose international negotiation achievements advance the peaceful resolution of complex challenges through diplomacy and dialogue.

This edition centres on the theme “Trust-building as a foundation for effective multilateral negotiation: shaping the future of diplomacy”. The award ceremony will take place during Doha World Negotiation Day on 7 December 2026 in Doha, Qatar.

The award recognizes exceptional negotiation skills and achievements on the international stage, including contributions to the peaceful resolution of complex challenges through diplomacy and dialogue. It honours leadership, creativity and resilience in high-stakes negotiations.

Nominees should uphold the values of the Charter of the United Nations, demonstrate integrity, conduct negotiations ethically and responsibly, and have experience involving multiple stakeholders. They should have successfully navigated high-stakes negotiations to reach solutions acceptable to all parties, and contributed through negotiation to the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights or the advancement of a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.

For more information, visit UNITAR.

Add Ntchito.com to your Homescreen!