National Association of Counties * Washington, D.C.            Vol. 32, No. 12 * June 26, 2000

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2000 public-private partnerships
award nominations sought

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In its 12th year, the Council for Public-Private Partnerships’ Awards Program continues to raise the awareness of and encourage the best in public-private partnerships.

The Partnerships Awards recognize projects and programs that embody the effectiveness and value of partnerships between governmental agencies and private companies to provide public services or public facilities.

The awards will be presented during the council’s 15th anniversary meeting in Washington, D.C., Oct. 26.

Case studies of the Project/Program Awards’ winners will also be placed on the council’s Web site.

The following is a description of the awards category open to both council members and nonmembers:

Project/Program Awards recognize outstanding projects or programs that demonstrate model public-private partnerships through innovation, initiatives, cost savings or improvement of service delivery.

Nominations are encouraged in all categories/ industries, including but not limited to
environment; health care; human services; education; transportation; and criminal justice.

To request a copy of the Awards Nomination Application and criteria for qualification, please contact the council at 202/467-6800 or e-mail to ncppp@ncppp.org. Nominations must be received by Aug. 25.