CELEBRATING LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE!
ICMA recognizes the many achievements of its members through award programs that highlight extraordinary accomplishments as well as dedicated service to the profession.
Highlighted Recipients
Michael A. Conduff
Distinguished Service
Kevin Duggan
Distinguished Service
Michael Willis
Distinguished Service
Howard R. Balanoff
Academic Award in Memory of Stephen B. Sweeney
Allen Bogard
Award for Career Excellence in Memory of Mark E. Keane
Courtney W. Christensen
Award for Career Development in Memory of L. P. Cookingham
Jennifer Cunningham
Assistant Excellence in Leadership Award in Memory of Buford M. Watson Jr.
Jerrid M. McKenna
Early Career Leadership Award in Memory of William H. Hansell Jr.
David Altman
Honorary Membership Award
Alejandro Rodriguez
Honorary Membership Award
Patricia E. Salkin
Honorary Membership Award
Nomination Information
Nominations for the 2020 Local Government Excellence Awards Open this January!
2019 Award Recipients
Local Government Service Awards
Recognizes and celebrates ICMA members' dedication to public service and professional management at the local level.
Performance Management Certificate Program
The ICMA Center for Performance Analytics recognizes local government performance management programs, encourages comparative analysis, and rewards transparency.
Harvard Kennedy School Scholarship
Program Excellence Awards
Recognizes individual achievement as well as outstanding local government programs.