Save the Date: CCM Convention

Salut, Slainte, Prost, Kanpai, Yamas — no matter how you say it, the 2025 CCM Convention is saying “Cheers to Local Government.” We are heading back to Mohegan Sun on December 1 and 2, so be sure to save the date and be on the lookout for an email in August with full registration details.

We are changing up the agenda this year to get more out of both days — December 1 will feature a full networking reception for attendees and exhibitors, while December 2 will feature all of the workshops and sessions that you all know and love.

Municipal Excellence Awards

The 2025 Municipal Excellence Awards will once again be awarded in four categories, two for municipalities and two for individuals.

• Three General Entry Awards by Population Size

• Topical Award - “Creative Programs in Sustainability”

• The Joel Cogen Lifetime Achievement Award

• The Richard C. Lee Innovators Award

The award recipients will be honored at the Convention, as well as featured in a future issue of CT&C.

#LoCoolGov Youth Scholarship

Connecticut public middle and high school students have a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. One scholarship will be awarded at the middle school level, and one at the high school level.

Participants must create their own original work themselves, but may get help from teachers, parents, or friends in the form of ideas. They may also collaborate on projects of no more than three people. All entries are due by October 3, 2025.

Certified Connecticut Municipal Officials

The Convention remains a place where municipal officials are recognized for their hard work. Those who have completed their CCMO credits by November 1st will graduate and receive their certificates at this year’s Convention.

2025 Hotel Room Block - Earth Tower

CCM has negotiated a room rate of $165.00 plus applicable state/local taxes, and a $9.99 resort fee. This rate is only guaranteed if you reserve your room by Friday, October 27, 2025. You will receive the room reservation link in your Convention registration confirmation email after you have registered.

2025 Food Drive

We are excited to once again host a food drive as part of the Convention. The food will be donated to the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center in New London. More info coming soon.

To be a part of this fun and informative experience, you can go to www.ccm-ct. org and follow the links to the 2025 CCM Convention.