Each year in mid-December, the Municipal Association opens applications for the Achievement Awards.
These awards provide a way to showcase the hard-to-see projects that local governments undertake to make their operations run smoothly and that enhance their communities. The awards recognize excellence in local government programs and help share ideas among municipal officials and staff.
Choosing a category
The Association accepts award submissions each year in either a population category or one of five subject categories: communications, economic development, public safety, public service or public works.
Municipalities with a population of 20,000 or less, as counted in the 2020 census data, can compete in either a population or subject category. Municipalities with a population greater than 20,000 can compete only in one of the five subject categories. Each city or town can only submit one entry and select one category.
Projects need to be substantially complete to be eligible and can be submitted only one additional time if they do not win.
Application process
Taking a look at past award winners can help with brainstorming projects to submit. Find past winners and the award application online.
The 2023 submission deadline is February 8. Cities submitting in the subject categories must make an oral presentation at an assigned time on February 27 or 28. The Association will recognize award winners at the Annual Meeting in July.
For more information on the Achievement Awards, contact Meredith Houck at 803.933.1215 or mhouck@masc.sc.