League Awards

Community Excellence Awards

The League recognizes innovative solutions through the peer-nominated Community Excellence Award, a spirited competition we affectionately call “The Race for the Cup.”

Click here for information on the award, past award winners, and how to enter

2012 Winner - Grandville

2011 Winner - Clare

2010 Winner - Grand Haven

Honorary Life Membership Award

Honorary Life Membership, first awarded in 1932, is the League's highest honor, reserved for the most active and inspiring leaders dedicated to the League and its mission.

2012 Honoree - Deb Doyle

2011 Honoree - Vicki Barnett

2010 Honoree - Michael Matheny

 

Michael A. Guido Leadership and Public Service Award

Celebrating a chief elected official who personifies professionalism and leadership, is dedicated to the citizens in their community and advocates on their behalf in Lansing and Washington, DC.

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2012 Winner - Frank Brock Jr.

Past winners

Jim Sinclair Exceptional Service Award

Celebrating a person dedicated to public service who has shown passion and commitment to the League, enthusiastically supporting its mission and promoting its purpose.

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2012 Winner - James R. Buck

Past winners

Legislator of the Year Awards

Each fall, the Legislator of the Year Award is presented to a few legislators for their instrumental actions in the Michigan State Legislature on behalf of local communities.  These individuals are recognized for their efforts in the passage of legislation that will benefit local governments or who have fought consistently to support local government. 

2012 Winners - Rudy Hobbs and Wayne Schmidt

2011 Winner

2010 Winners

Awards of Merit

Each year, the Michigan Municipal League recognizes and honors a select few individuals with Special Awards of Merit for outstanding contributions to Michigan communities. The merit awards are given out during the League's Annual Convention.

2012 - Peter Allen
2012 - Beach Hall
2012 - Spencer Nebel

2011 - Gary McDowell
2011 - William Rustem
2011 - Howard Shifman

2010 Winners

Elected Officials Academy - An Education and Recognition Program

The Elected Officials Academy is a four-level program that recognizes the educational and leadership accomplishments of elected officials.  Learn all about it by clicking here.

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Level One: Education Award

To encourage and recognize the efforts of local elected officials who obtain fundamental information regarding Michigan municipalities.

Level Two: Leadership Award
To encourage and recognize the efforts of local elected officials who build on the core knowledge obtained in Level One, to enhance their leadership skills and to continue their dedication to excellence in community leadership.

Level Three: Governance Award
To encourage and recognize the efforts of local elected officials who achieve an outstanding level of education and leadership beyond that obtained in Level Two, and their continuing dedication to excellence in community governance.

Level Four: Ambassador Award
To encourage and recognize the exemplary service of locally elected officials to their community, to the communities of the state of Michigan, and to the Michigan Municipal League.

Affiliate and Other Awards

Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys Awards

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Michigan Local Government Management Association John M. Patriarche Distinguished Service Award

This award is given each year at the Michigan Municipal League's Annual Convention during the Colloquium session. Click here to learn more.

 

Loss Control Achievement Awards

The Workers' Compensation Fund gives out annual Loss Control Achievement awards to recognize communities making outstanding efforts in maintaining safe work environments.

Fund Year 2011/12 Press Release

Fund Year 2010/11 Press Release

 

 

National League of Cities Awards

 

The National League of Cities (NLC) recognizes cities and towns that have turned ideas into accomplishments. It provides various avenues to cities for sharing and rewarding their efforts.  Each year, member cities are given the opportunity to nominate their programs for three different award and recognition programs: Awards for Municipal Excellence, City Cultural Diversity Awards, and City Showcase. More on NLC awards