The city of Dubuque, Iowa, was nominated to the 2005 ICMA Annual Awards Program for its role in the Jail Diversion Program.

The city of Frisco, Texas, was nominated to the 2005 ICMA Annual Awards Program for its sports complex.

The city of Highland Park, Illinois, affordable housing program was nominated to the 2005 ICMA Annual Awards Program.

The city of Kalamazoo, Michigan, was nominated to the 2005 ICMA Annual Awards Program for its successful brownfields redevelopment.

The city of Kalamazoo, Michigan, was nominated to the 2005 ICMA Annual Awards Program for its Consolidated City and County Forensic Laboratory.