Nominations Open for SDML's Excellence in Municipal Government Award, Due Aug 15

Nominations are now open for the  prestigious Excellence in Municipal  Government Award, which recognizes  a public servant who has made  significant contributions to their  municipality and community.

“The important work done by local  offi  cials in our communities has the  power to impact South Dakota families  every day,” said Amy Leon, South  Dakota Municipal League (SDML)  President. “This award allows us to celebrate the valuable contributions  made by residents serving their  communities; those who have shown  exceptional dedication to improving  public services. Public service is not  just what they do – it’s who they are.”

The award will be presented Oct. 5 at  the SDML annual conference in Rapid  City during the Excellence in South  Dakota Municipal Government Award  Luncheon.

This year the award will recognize  an elected official. The recipient  qualifi cations alternate each year, with  municipal employees eligible in even  years.

Nominations must be submitted  online at www.sdmunicipalleague. org/excellence by Aug. 15. Recipients  are selected by the SDML's Past  Presidents Committee from submitted  nominations.

The excellence award has been  presented since 1993. Last year’s  recipient was Greg Powell, long-time  and recently retired city engineer for  the City of Chamberlain. ■