Awards & Recognition
Awards
Municipal Achievement Awards
The Florida Municipal Achievement Awards program highlights innovations and excellence in municipal government. Hosted annually, the program awards superior efforts in four categories: Economic Advancement, Environmental Stewardship, Local Action, and Public Engagement.
This year’s award-winning cities and their projects are:
- Economic Advancement Award – City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) Certification Program
- Environmental Stewardship Award – Village of Pinecrest, Community Composting and Everglades Earth Cycle
- Local Action Award – City of Oldsmar, Oldsmar Support Services Alliance
- Public Engagement Award – City of Jacksonville Beach, Take 2 Tuesdays Video Series
Contact Eryn Russell for more information.
E. Harris Drew Municipal Official Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented annually, this award recognizes and honors local elected officials who have made lasting and worthwhile contributions to the citizens of Florida through their public service at the local level.
The award is named in memory of Florida Supreme Court Justice E. Harris Drew, who authored the motto “Local Self-Government: Keystone of American Democracy.”
All elected municipal officials are eligible for this award, which is presented during the League’s annual conference.
Contact Michaela Metcalfe for more information.
Home Rule Heroes
Home Rule Hero Award recipients are local government officials, both elected and nonelected, who consistently respond to the League’s request to reach out to members of the Legislature and help give a local perspective on important issues. They work tirelessly throughout the legislative session to promote local decision-making, protect the Home Rule powers of Florida’s municipalities, and advance the League’s Legislative Platform.
Home Rule Hero Award recipients are selected by the League’s legislative team following each legislative session. The most important criteria are timely responses and actions to FLC’s Legislative Alerts and notifying FLC staff of communications with your legislators.
Contact Brenda Jones for more information.
Recognition
John Land Years of Service
Named in honor of longtime Apopka Mayor John Land, who served his city for more than 60 years, this annual award recognizes elected officials who have reached a milestone of 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of elected service on a City Council/Commission.
Elected officials recognized through this program receive a resolution and lapel pin marking their years of service.
Contact Eryn Russell for more information.
Resources
Certificate Program for Elected Municipal Officials
This annual certificate program recognizes elected officials who take part in the League’s many training opportunities. Earn points for the activities in which you are already participating! You can earn or renew certificates annually based on a designated points system.
Future Leaders/Students
Youth Council Excellence Award
This award celebrates exemplary youth council projects that have made significant contributions to their municipalities and recognizes the innovation, leadership, and excellence of municipal youth councils across Florida.
Contact Eryn Russell for more information.
Public Service Pathways Scholarship
The Florida League of Cities is committed to empowering future civic leaders and is offering up to five $5,000 scholarships for students considering impactful careers in public sector work. FLC’s Public Service Pathways Scholarship is designed for students like you who are ready to shape a brighter future through municipal government careers.
Eligibility
To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program through a Florida-based campus (including online). Applications are accepted annually each year in May.
Applicants must also complete a municipal government e-course and submit a brief essay on the most impactful part. Course access will be provided after the application is submitted, and both the essay and course must be completed by the deadline. Transcripts must come directly from the university via email or mail.
For questions regarding the scholarship, contact staff at [email protected].
