There is much to be learned from the successes of your local government peers. Listed below are current Local Government Achievement Award-winning programs.  

A categorized database highlighted on the right sidebar of this page includes summaries of archived Local Government Achievement Award winners and entries, as well as Main Street and Pride in Public Works awards winners. 

If your community is interested in submitting an application for NYCOM's annual Local Government Achievement Award that showcases a significant and innovative project or program in your city or village that has improved quality of life, resulted in cost savings and/or provided other benefits to your community, view application HERE. Questions regarding the program and/or transmitting the application should be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at (518) 463-1185.

2024 Local Government Achievement Award Winners

• Village of  Caledonia: Church Street Rebuild
• City of Kingston: Kingston Forward Initiative
• Village of Manlius: Revitalize a Village - Engage a Community
• City of Syracuse: Surge Link Community Broadband Network

2023 Local Government Achievement Award Winners

• City of Binghamton: Affordable Homes Program
• City of Kingston: Mobile Mental Health Ambulance Pilot Project
• Village of Lima: Water System Upgrade
• Village of Sherburne: Municipally Owned Open Access Fiber Network

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• Honorable Mention:
  • Village of Clayton: New Historic District Infrastructure Project
  • Village of Pelham: Pelham House Transit-Oriented Development Project

2022/21 Local Government Achievement Award Winners

• City of Fulton, Special Events Committee
• Village of Homer: Climate Smart Community Bronze - 100% Student Lead
• City of White Plains: Multi-Site Community Solar Project
• Village of Sherburne: Municipally Owned Open Access Fiber Network

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• Honorable Mention:
  • Village of Clayton: New Historic District Infrastructure Project
  • Village of Pelham: Pelham House Transit-Oriented Development Project