Level Four: Ambassador Award Application - Michigan Municipal League

Elected Officials Academy Level 4: Ambassador Award Application

The Elected Officials Academy (EOA) is a professional development program designed to equip elected officials with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their roles. The Level 4: Ambassador Award is the highest award within the EOA, acknowledging individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to public service and leadership. Applications are reviewed annually. The 2024 application is due by November 15, 2024.

To earn the Level 4 Award, you must fulfill the following requirements:
• Accumulate an additional 50 credits beyond those required for Level 3, for a total of 151 credits.
• Earn the 50 credits required for the Level 4 Award across 8 activity categories, with a maximum of 20 credits per category.

The EOA Awards are recognized each year at the League’s Capital Conference. You must submit a completed Level 4 Ambassador Award Application to be considered for the Ambassador Award. Ambassador Awards are granted upon review of each official’s application by the Elected Officials Academy board.

About the applicant:

Name

Title

Municipality

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip/Postal

Phone

How long have you been in office as an elected official?

How many terms have you served?

Were these terms consecutive?

What titles have you held while in office?

Please provide a short bio – no longer than ONE paragraph.

Please upload a headshot that may be used for press and media.

Maximum file size: 20.48MB

Please answer the following questions, which will be considered when reviewing your application:

After achieving Level 4, how do you plan to continue your growth as an elected official?

Do you have any suggestions on what would be helpful to continue advancing and challenging you to grow as an elected official?

What do you consider to be your biggest achievement as an elected official?

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