The Achievement Awards give cities and towns the chance to make headlines for the good work happening in their communities.
The awards program recognizes excellence in local government programs, shares ideas among city officials, and reminds residents and businesses of the value they derive from the city or town where they live.
Cities and towns can submit only one entry in one of the nine categories. The "fill-in-the-blank," online application provides an easy-to-use format to highlight a project's key points.
The Association uses three judges to review each entry. The 2017 judges include two executive directors from municipal associations in other states as well as a retired local government professional with 30 years of South Carolina experience.
Municipalities with a population of 20,000 or less may participate in a population or subject category. Those with a population greater than 20,000 must compete in a subject category.
For cities and towns entering by population category, only a written entry is required. For those entering a subject category, judges will evaluate a written entry and an oral presentation, scheduled for March 6 and 7.
Population Categories
- 1-1,000 population
- 1,001-5,000 population
- 5,001-10,000 population
- 10,001-20,000 population
Subject Categories
- Communications
- Economic Development – Joseph P. Riley Jr. Award
- Public Safety
- Public Service
- Public Works
Cities and towns must submit their entries electronically or hand deliver them by 5 p.m. on February 15. Entries sent through the U.S. Postal Service must be postmarked by February 15.
Award winners will be recognized at the Annual Meeting Awards Breakfast held on Hilton Head Island on Saturday, July 22.
For more information regarding the 2017 Achievement Awards, contact Meredith Houck at 803.933.1215 or mhouck@masc.sc.