ICMA's Local Government Excellence Awards celebrate the value of professional management and honor creative contributions to professional local government leadership. These awards highlight public awareness of the value of professional management and its impact on the quality of life in our communities. 

The Academic Award in Memory of Stephen B. Sweeney recognizes a classroom instructor who has made a significant contribution to the formal education of students pursuing careers in local government.

Learn more and submit nominations by March 14, 2025.