PORT OF SPAIN – The Inter-American Development Bank announced the launch of the eighth edition of the President's Award for Innovation in Service Excellence (Pr.A.I.S.E.) in Trinidad and Tobago. The award, hosted under the esteemed patronage of Her Excellency Christine Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, aims to promote innovation among public officials.
“This awards ceremony is designed to encourage and promote innovation in the public sector in Trinidad and Tobago. It acknowledges and brings visibility to the significant efforts being made to improve public service delivery,” said IDB country representative in Trinidad and Tobago, Julian Belgrave.
The competition invites submissions from ministries, public service entities, state companies, statutory bodies, municipalities, and the Tobago House of Assembly. Projects or initiatives may be entered in one of the two categories: Citizen Experience or Internal User Experience.
The Citizen Experience category highlights innovations that improve how citizens interact with public services, including enhancements in accessibility, responsiveness, and service quality.
The Internal User Experience category focuses on process improvement or modernization initiatives or ideas aiming to increase efficiency and effectiveness within public sector operations.
Applications are open until September 8th, and can be submitted through the following links:
Pr.A.I.S.E AWARD 2025 - External Citizen Experience Category Application - https://forms.office.com/r/S4x4BaCHR2
Pr.A.I.S.E AWARD 2025 - Internal User Experience Category Application - https://forms.office.com/r/JUri1mT60J
Winners will be announced on November 26th, 2025, and honored at an official ceremony hosted by Her Excellency Christine Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago at the Office of the President. Awarded projects and organizations will also benefit from increased visibility and recognition.
About the IDB
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is devoted to improving lives across Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in 1959, the IDB works with the region’s public sector to design and enable impactful, innovative solutions for sustainable and inclusive development. Leveraging financing, technical expertise and knowledge, it promotes growth and well-being in 26 countries.
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