Join us in congratulating and celebrating the 2022 Local Government Excellence Award recipients. These awards recognize influential contributions to local government management and demonstrate how the profession enhances the quality of life in our cities, towns, and counties.

This year we are pleased to announce that five talented individuals and 14 inventive programs will receive awards. Take a moment to appreciate and applaud your peers!

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

This award is presented to an individual who has made a lasting impact on the community and the profession.
Photo of Teodoro Benavides

Distinguished Service Award

Photo of Gary Sears

Distinguished Service Award

Mark Wollenweber

Distinguished Service Award

Professional Excellence Award

Recognize individual achievement that may have been accomplished through tenure with a number of local governments or organizations.
Vincent Long

Award for Career Excellence in Memory of Mark E. Keane

Dr. Mark S. Watson

Award for Career Development in Memory of L. P. Cookingham

Lauren Vasquez

Assistant Excellence in Leadership Award in Memory of Buford M. Watson Jr.

Dr. Robert E. Lee

Academic Award in Memory of Stephen B. Sweeney

Justin Casanova-Davis

Early Career Leadership Award in Memory of William H. Hansell Jr.

HONORARY MEMBERSHIP AWARD

Awarded to an individual outside the profession of local government management because of his or her distinguished public service and contributions to strengthening local government.
Alison Brown

Honorary Membership Award

SERVICE AWARD

Recognizing and honoring ICMA members' dedication to public service and professional management at the local level.
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Recognizing and honoring ICMA members' dedication to public service and professional...

50 year badge

Recognizing and honoring ICMA members' dedication to public service and professional...

Logo of 45 year service award

Recognizing and honoring ICMA members' dedication to public service and professional...

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Recognizing and honoring ICMA members' dedication to public service and professional...

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ICMA recognizes and honors ICMA members' dedication to public service and professional...

Logo of service badge

Recognizing and honoring ICMA members' dedication to public service and professional...

Logo of service badge

Recognizing and honoring ICMA members' dedication to public service and professional...

Logo of service badge

Recognizing and honoring ICMA members' dedication to public service and professional...

Logo of service badge

Recognizing and honoring ICMA members' dedication to public service and professional...

Community Equity and Inclusion Award

Presented to local governments and their chief administrators in recognition of their innovative and successful programs.
Storm Lake

Community Equity and Inclusion Award

Livingston

Community Equity and Inclusion Award

Community Health and Safety Award

Presented to local governments and their chief administrators in recognition of their innovative and successful programs.
Foxbourough, Mass

Community Health and Safety Award

Oakland Park COVID-19 Vaccination Site for Vulnerable Seniors, Oakland Park, Florida

Community Health and Safety Award

Vista, California

Community Health and Safety Award

Community Partnership Award

Presented to local governments and their chief administrators in recognition of their innovative and successful programs.
Lucas Farmers Market, Lucas, Texas

Community Partnership Award

North Liberty

Community Partnership Award

Financial Analyst, Public Works – Transportation, Boulder, Colorado

Community Partnership Award

Community Sustainability Award

Presented to local governments and their chief administrators in recognition of their innovative and successful programs.
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Community Sustainability Award

Lake Forest

Community Sustainability Award

High Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Project, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Community Sustainability Award

Strategic Leadership and Governance Award

Presented to local governments and their chief administrators in recognition of their innovative and successful programs.
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Strategic Leadership and Governance Award

New Development Fiscal Analysis, Fate, Texas

Strategic Leadership and Governance Award

Coral Springs

Strategic Leadership and Governance Award