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Counties are the governments of the future. They are innovative and progressive, creating a variety of programs to meet the needs of their citizens. To recognize the creativity and imagination of counties, NACo presents a number of awards each year to county officials, their employees and the counties themselves. NACo also recognizes members of Congress who champion county issues by awarding the Legislators of the Year.

Organizations outside of NACo also recognize the vital work counties undertake to meet their citzens needs.  Information about outside award prgrams will laso be featured here.

 NACo Awards

 National Awards

100 Best Communities for Young People

The 100 Best Communities for Young People is an annual competition, now in its sixth cycle, that rewards and recognizes communities making extraordinary efforts to reduce dropout rates and provide outstanding services and supports to their youth.  

Applications for the 2012 competition are due by May 17. Any applications submitted by May 1 will be eligible for consideration to receive one of two special incentive grants: a $2,500 grant to support a local dropout prevention program and a $2,500 scholarship for the author of an outstanding youth testimonial. All applications must be submitted using our online application tool. To read more and to begin the application process, please visit www.americaspromise.org/100best.

Recognition

 Contacts

Achievement Awards
Kathryn Murphy
202.661.8806

Arts and Culture Award
Jacqueline Byers
202.942.4285

County Courthouse Awards
Dalen Harris
202.942.4236
or
Erik Johnston
202.942.4230

County Leadership in the Arts Award
Jacqueline Byers
202.942.4285

Dale Sowards Award
Ryan Yates
202.942.4207

Legislator of the Year Award
Ed Rosado
202.942.4271

National Association of Counties 25 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 Phone: 202.393.6226