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 Achievement Awards 

Does your county have an innovative program that modernizes county government and increase its services your residents? Obtain national recognition for your program by applying for a NACo Achievement Award.

Begun in 1970, the annual Achievement Award Program is a non-competitive awards program that recognizes innovative county government programs. Each application is judged on its own merits and not against other applications received. Awards are given in 21 different categories including children and youth, criminal justice, county administration, environmental protection, information technology, health, and many more. For a full list of categories and more information on the application procedures, please see the application materials below.

 

 2012 Achievement Awards

The application period for the 2012 Achievement Awards is now open. All application materials must be submitted online by Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

For more information on how to apply, please review the 2012 Application Instructions

Please review the instructional video and the Frequently Asked Questions Document for common questions regarding the application process.

When ready to begin the application process, please click here to access the application system.

 

 Contact Information

Kathryn Murphy
NACo Research Division
202.661.8806.


 Awards Memorabilia

If you would like to purchase duplicate certificates or other memorabilia for staff, please visit www.easttowest.com and click on the NACo logo.


 Related Resources

 

 Achievement Award Winners

 Recent Publications

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