Take a moment to read about the exciting and innovative work going on in communities around the country and discover firsthand the dedicated service of your peers. The 2016 ICMA Awards booklet highlights professional local government management and showcases the many accomplishments of ICMA members. And keep a look out for the professionally printed booklet in your October issue of Public Management magazine!

Recipients will be presented an award in one of the categories listed below during the ‘ICMA’s Celebration of Service' ceremony at the ICMA Annual Conference in Kansas City.

• The Distinguished Service Award recognizes a retired member who has made an outstanding contribution to the management profession and local government.
• The Local Government Excellence Awards recognize individual achievement as well as outstanding local government programs.
• Service Awards recognize and celebrate ICMA members’ dedication to public service and professional management at the local level.
• The ICMA Certificates in Performance Management recognize local governments that have made an exceptional commitment to integrating performance measurement into their management practices.

Due to ICMA’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, physical copies of the booklet will not be distributed at the annual conference. However, attendees will be able to view it online or by using the conference mobile app.