Global Diplomacy Awards
Celebrating the Year in Diplomacy
An end-of-year black-tie gala honouring the people and institutions shaping a more connected, peaceful and prosperous world.
3rd December 2027
Brussels · December 2027 · Celebrating the Year in Diplomacy · Inaugural Edition ·
Brussels · December 2027 · Celebrating the Year in Diplomacy · Inaugural Edition ·
ABOUT THE AWARDS
One evening. Three diplomatic communities. One city.
The Global Diplomacy Awards recognise excellence, leadership and innovation in diplomacy. Each December, the Awards bring the diplomatic community together to celebrate the achievements of the year.
The inaugural edition takes place in Brussels, a city home to three diplomatic communities at once: embassies to Belgium, missions to the European Union, and delegations to NATO. For one evening, ambassadors, senior officials, policymakers and leaders from international institutions and business gather to honour those who have made a difference.
Nominate · Attend · Host a Table · Partner With Us · Be Part of the Inaugural Edition ·
Nominate · Attend · Host a Table · Partner With Us · Be Part of the Inaugural Edition ·
THE EVENING
A black-tie gala in one of Brussels' landmark venues
- 01 Red carpet & champagne reception Arrivals, press wall and the evening's main hour of networking.
- 02 Keynote address Welcome from a distinguished guest of honour.
- 03 Gala dinner & awards ceremony Awards presented across the evening, closing with Lifetime Achievement.
- 04 Cultural showcase A celebration of international heritage between award rounds.
- 05 Lounge & networking Leaders from across the diplomatic community, in conversation.
Today's leaders, alongside the next generation
Award winners are escorted on the night by delegates of GDF's Young Diplomats Forum, connecting today's diplomatic leaders with the next generation.
Nominations open in 2027 and are free of chargeWinners will be selected by a jury of distinguished diplomats, academics and international leaders.
Nominations Open in 2027 · Free to Nominate · Register Your Interest ·
Nominations Open in 2027 · Free to Nominate · Register Your Interest ·
FOR EMBASSIES & MISSIONS
Be part of the inaugural edition
Embassies and missions can take part by nominating colleagues and initiatives, hosting a table, contributing to the cultural programme, or partnering as a Supporting Embassy.
PARTNER WITH US
Founding partnerships
A limited number of founding partnerships are available for the inaugural edition. Partners gain access to an exceptional audience of ambassadors and senior officials, personal introductions on the evening, and visibility across the Awards' programme and coverage.
Embassies to Belgium · Missions to the European Union · Delegations to NATO · One Evening ·
Embassies to Belgium · Missions to the European Union · Delegations to NATO · One Evening ·
REGISTER INTEREST
Be the first to hear
Receive news on the venue, award categories, nominations and invitations as they are announced.
AWARD CATEGORIES
The full breadth of diplomacy
The Awards will recognise leadership, impact and partnership across the full breadth of diplomacy, from peace and dialogue to trade, climate, culture and technology.
The full list of categories will be announced in early 2027.