National League of Cities' Municipal Excellence Awards
The National League of Cities (www.nlc.org) and engineering and construction company CH2M HILL have announced the 2008 Awards for Municipal Excellence. The awards recognize outstanding programs that improve the quality of life in America’s communities, with two awards in each population category. Municipalities that win select a charity to receive $1,000 or $2,000. The awards are presented at the annual Congress of Cities and Exposition. Nominated cities must be members of NLC. The deadline is May 1, 2008. Visit the NLC Web site for complete program information and nomination materials.