Last Call for the 2026 Municipal Association Achievement Awards

Why submit an entry?

The Association’s Achievement Awards help demonstrate the value that cities and towns bring to their residents.

The awards highlight innovative projects for residents and other cities throughout South Carolina, and help share ideas among officials and staff. 

Categories to choose

Municipalities with populations of 20,000 or less can compete in their population category or a subject category.

Municipalities with populations greater than 20,000 can compete in a subject category only: 

• Communications
• Economic Development
• Public Safety
• Public Service
• Public Works

What to submit 

• Completed application form signed by the mayor
• Completed responses to the 10 application questions
• Supporting material
• Three digital photos

Projects need to be substantially complete to be eligible. Submitted projects that do not win may be submitted only one additional time.

Deadlines and other dates 

• Submission deadline – Wednesday, February 4
• Cities competing in subject categories will be assigned an oral presentation time on February 23 or 24 

The Municipal Association will recognize award winners at its 2026 Annual Meeting in Greenville on July 18.