In the alternate years to the international awards, Bilbao Metropoli 30 launches The Bay Awards – Metropolitan Edition, which are born as a metropolitan project based on the success and experience of the international edition of these awards, whose first edition took place in 2024.
With the same transformative vocation, this metropolitan edition of The Bay Awards seeks to identify, recognize and disseminate pioneering, disruptive and courageous projects and initiatives that are being developed in Metropolitan Bilbao and that have a real impact on the future of our metropolis and on the quality of life and well-being of our citizens.


In this metropolitan edition, we seek to discover, recognize and give visibility to local and regional projects in the metropolitan area of Bilbao, promoting the exchange of knowledge, the connection between urban actors and the dissemination of successful urban initiatives, which serve as inspiration for the future, standing out for their original and innovative character and their ability to generate significant and lasting impacts on our metropolis.
Which candidacies are eligible?
The Bay Awards – Metropolitan Edition will reward metropolitan projects and initiatives that contribute to a sustainable, collaborative and long-term vision for urban development.
Applications should argue why and how the project or initiative reflects the core values of each category of The Bay Urban Visioning Awards – Metropolitan Edition, aligned with the principles and values that guide the work of Bilbao Metropoli 30.


Who can submit an entry?
Metropolitan city councils, public institutions, companies, associations, foundations, training entities, universities, research centres, public agencies, technology centres, NGOs, etc. that have developed a project or initiative in the metropolitan area of Bilbao or any of its municipalities, linked to the four categories of the awards.
What are the different categories?
AMESLARIAK SARIA
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This award distinguishes projects and initiatives that show a long-term strategic vision for our metropolis, generating significant and sustainable transformations in the future.
BATEGINIK SARIA
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This award recognizes exemplary projects within our metropolitan area that have promoted effective collaboration between the public, private and social sectors, generating significant improvements in competitiveness, quality of life and citizen welfare.
2030 AGENDA SARIA
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This award recognizes projects and initiatives in our metropolitan area that have effectively implemented the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda, involving citizens and generating a tangible impact on their communities.
EKIN ETA ZABALDU SARIA
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This award recognizes projects in our metropolis that have generated prosperity and economic development, while promoting the redistribution of wealth and strengthening social and territorial cohesion.
Members of the Metropolitan Jury
Asier Aranbarri

Aitor Peñeñori

Egoitz Sarasola

Estitxu Garai

Fernando Querejeta

Ibon Areso
Former Mayor of Bilbao
Inés Zalbide

Kepa Odriozola

Marta Alonso

Nieves Fernández

Nora Sarasola

Rafael Orbegozo
