Category: Awards

Willamette Falls Locks

Voting for the 2022 Best Places in Local Government (aka the #ELGLKnope) Round of 8 opens on March 28, 2022 and closes at midnight PT on Friday, April 1, 2022. One vote per person. Learn more about this award online. Vote in the #ELGLKnope Final Four! Willamette Falls Locks West Linn, Oregon 97068  Online  Year(s)/Era: … Continued

Springfield Oregon Depot

Voting for the 2022 Best Places in Local Government (aka the #ELGLKnope) Round of 32 opens on March 7, 2022 and closes at midnight PT on Friday, March 11, 2022. One vote per person. Learn more about this award online. Vote in the #ELGLKnope Round of 32! Springfield Oregon Depot Springfield, Oregon 97477  Online  Year(s)/Era: … Continued

It’s #ELGLKnope Time!

Each year, the Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) network celebrates the best places in local government. Affectionately known as the #ELGLKnope, this recognition program is designed to showcase and celebrate the places that local government maintains and manages. In prior years, we’ve honored city halls, parks, libraries, and water facilities. In 2022, we’re celebrating the … Continued

Nominations for 2021 Top 100 Local Government Influencers Now Accepted!

Each year, ELGL recognizes the top 100 influencers in local government. The award, previously named the Traeger Award, is named after Chris Traeger, the city manager for the fictional City of Pawnee, Indiana on the show “Park and Recreation.” He was known for extreme energy and commitment to improving local government. The Top Influencer List … Continued

2021 Winners: Best Places to Work in Local Government

Inspired by Parks and Recreation’s Donna Meagle, the ELGL Best Local Government Workplaces Award recognizes the local governments that have developed, cultivated, and nurtured workplaces that encourage employee creativity, loyalty, and success. Local governments that are nominated will be asked to  share best practices to build out the ELGL content library on workforce development, employee … Continued

Best Places to Work 2021: City of Norfolk, VA

Each year, ELGL honors the “Best Places to Work in Local Government” by sharing the policies and programs that make towns, cities, and counties great places to work. This series showcases our 2021 honorees. View all 2021 award winners here. City of Norfolk, VA Web | Twitter | LinkedIn   Why they’re the best: Work-Life … Continued

Best Places to Work 2021: McHenry County, IL

Each year, ELGL honors the “Best Places to Work in Local Government” by sharing the policies and programs that make towns, cities, and counties great places to work. This series showcases our 2021 honorees. View all 2021 award winners here. McHenry County, IL Web Why they’re the best: Work-Life Balance & Benefits Programs they offer: … Continued

Best Places to Work 2021: City of Fort Collins, CO

Each year, ELGL honors the “Best Places to Work in Local Government” by sharing the policies and programs that make towns, cities, and counties great places to work. This series showcases our 2021 honorees. View all 2021 award winners here. City of Fort Collins, CO Web | Twitter | LinkedIn   Why they’re the best: … Continued

Best Places to Work 2021: City of Parkland, FL

Each year, ELGL honors the “Best Places to Work in Local Government” by sharing the policies and programs that make towns, cities, and counties great places to work. This series showcases our 2021 honorees. View all 2021 award winners here. City of Parkland, Florida Web | Twitter Why they’re the best: Work-Life Balance & Benefits … Continued

Best Places to Work 2021: Pasco County, FL

Each year, ELGL honors the “Best Places to Work in Local Government” by sharing the policies and programs that make towns, cities, and counties great places to work. This series showcases our 2021 honorees. View all 2021 award winners here. Pasco County, FL Web | Twitter   Why they’re the best: Work-Life Balance & Benefits … Continued

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