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2008 National Association of Counties Achievement Award Program
Applications are available for the 2008 Achievement Award Program, a non-competitive awards program which seeks to recognize innovative county government programs initiated by county governments and personnel.
Who is eligible to submit applications?
County governments and state associations of counties are eligible to apply. There is no
limit to the number of applications one can submit.
What are the criteria?
Applications are judged solely against the criteria standards, listed in the applications and
available online at www.naco.org.
Where can I get an application?
Applications are available by mail or on the NACo Web site, www.naco.org. You can also
call Deseree Gardner, research associate, at 202/942-4228.
What do I win?
Winning applications receive a certificate and national recognition in our Model County
Programs database. In addition, your program is eligible to receive a Best of Category
plaque and will be highlighted in NACo's County News. All winners are invited to attend
our awards ceremony during the NACo Annual Conference in Jackson County (Kansas
City), Mo. in July 2008.
All applications must be postmarked by February 15, 2008 to be eligible for consideration. If you have any questions about the Achievement Award Program, please call Deseree Gardner, at 202-942-4228, or fax your inquiry to the NACo Research Division at 202-737-0480. More information and additional copies of the application may also be obtained from the NACo Web site, www.naco.org.