Resource Roundup

Awards

Healthy Hometown Powered by Wellmark Community Award

Due: Aug. 4

Recognizes communities that make the healthy choice the easy choice for residents. Applicant should demonstrate new or expanded health initiatives completed in the last year. Those recognized receive an award and funding. Presented by Wellmark and Good & Healthy South Dakota.

Learn more/apply: www.wellmark.com

Excellence in Municipal Government Award

Due: Aug. 15

Recognizes an elected official (odd years) or a municipal employee (even years) who has made significant contributions to their municipality and community. Presented in October at the SDML annual conference during the Excellence in South Dakota Municipal Government Award Luncheon.

Learn more/apply: www.sdmunicipalleague.org/ excellence

Safety & Loss Control Recognition Awards

Due: Sept. 8

Recognizes SDML Work Comp and SD Public Assurance Aliance members who strive to ensure a safe workplace and manage entity liability. Applications accepted for three levels of awards. Presented by Safety Benefits, Inc. at the SDML Conference each fall. Learn more/apply: www.safety-benefits.com

SDML Hall of Fame

Due: Sept. 15

Honors elected and appointed officials and employees who have served municipalities in South Dakota for 20 or more years. Inductees will be recognized at the fall SDML annual conference and listed in the November issue of the South Dakota Municipalities magazine. Learn more/apply: www.sdmunicipalleague.org/ halloffame

Trainings

Fuel the Growth Economic Development Course

Sept. 12-14, Rapid City

Registration: $395

Includes information on various economic development topics, including workforce development, business retention and expansion, small business and entrepreneurship development. Presented by Black Hills State University the Rushmore Region Economic Development Alliance.

Learn more/register: www.BHSU.edu/FueltheGrowth

SDML Annual Conference

Oct. 3-6, Rapid City

Registration: $125 members; $225 Non-members; more registration options

Due: Sept. 15

Gathers municipal employees and elected officials from across the state to network, learn new tips and trends, share best practices, and discover new products from exhibitors. Inspired by the Great Outdoors, this year's conference features tips on how to survive - and thrive - in municipal government.

Learn more/register: www.sdmunicipalleague.org/ conference

City Summit, National League of Cities

Nov. 16-18, Atlanta, GA

The largest educational and networking event for city officials in the United States, it brings together thousands of city leaders, corporate partners, and city staff for four days of educational seminars, policymaking, and networking activities. Held annually by the National League of Cities.

Learn more/register: https://citysummit.nlc.org