ICMA's Assistant Excellence in Leadership Award, which commemorates former ICMA president Buford M. Watson, Jr., is presented to a local government management professional who has made significant contributions toward excellence in leadership while serving as an assistant to a chief local government administrator or department head. In 2005, ICMA presented the award to Brenda Sedlacek, assistant city administrator of La Vista, Nebraska. Ms. Sedlacek is acknowledged for her integral role in developing a community that embraces a progressive plan for future growth while maintaining a family-oriented culture. Learn more about ICMA's Annual Awards program.