When The City Mayors Foundation conceived the World Mayor Project in 2003, it was decided to present a bi-annual prize to mayors who have best shown that they have the vision, passion and skills to make their cities amazing places to live in, to work in and to visit. City Mayors commissioned French artist Manuel Ferrari to design a sculpture that was as unique as the city of the winning mayor. City Mayors' senior editor, Tann vom Hove, said: We asked Manuel Ferrari to produce a design that shows what an inspirational mayor can achieve if he builds on strong foundations. The World Mayor Award has become a potent symbol for the achievements of city mayors worldwide. The City Mayors Foundation was established in 2003 to promote, campaign for and facilitate good, open and strong local government