The Maryland Municipal League's Municipal Achievement Awards are awarded annually to cities and towns that have successfully implemented policies and programs that advance good governance and the well-being of our communities. The Awards will be presented at the 2026 Excellence in Leadership Fall Conference, which will be held December 2 – 4, 2026 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront.

Municipalities will be recognized in four areas of governing excellence:

 Community Engagement

• Any service, activity or event that increases the connection between the municipality and its constituents

 Sustainability

• Any policy or program that makes your municipality more resilient to climate change and/or improves the physical environment within and surrounding your community.

 Diversity/Equity/Inclusion

• Any policy or program that supports a diverse and inclusive community and/or enhances race equity.

 eGovernance

• Service delivery using information and communication technology
• Service's objective should be to enhance the public's online experience with the municipality

Submissions

Achievement Award submissions must include (a) project/program description, (b) how it meets award category requirements, (c) what makes it a best practice, (d) how results are measured, and (e) how this best practice can be replicated in other municipalities. Photos, to be used in creating one-minute videos highlighting Award winners, must be included as part of each submission.  Failure to address these five requirements and/or include photos will disqualify your entry. All award submissions must be sent to [email protected] as an attached PDF file.

The deadline for submission is October 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. If you have questions or need additional information, contact Tom Reynolds at [email protected].

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