ICMA's International Award, established in memory of Orin F. Nolting, recognizes a local government and its chief administrator for furthering the cause of international understanding and cooperation by successfully adopting a program from another country; becoming actively involved in exchanges, sister-city activities, or educational/cultural activities with another country; or establishing a relationship with a local government from another country that resulted in innovative, concrete management improvements. In 2002, ICMA presented the award to John W. Lawton, city manager of Great Falls, Montana. This article describes how Great Falls and Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, partnered through ICMA's Resource Cities program, and discusses the ongoing relationship between the two cities. Learn more about ICMA's Annual Awards program.