The last day to submit projects for the Municipal Association of SC 2026 Achievement Awards will be Wednesday, February 4.
The awards provide a way to showcase the hard-to-see projects that local governments undertake to make their operations run smoothly and enhance their communities. The awards recognize excellence in local government programs and help share ideas among municipal officials and staff.
Competition categories
The Municipal Association accepts award submissions each year in either a population category or one of five subject categories:
- Communications
- Economic Development
- Public Safety
- Public Service
- Public Works
Cities and towns with a population greater than 20,000 can compete only in of the five subject categories only. Those municipalities with a population of 20,000 or fewer — as counted in the 2020 census data — can compete in either a population or subject category.
Each city or town can only submit one entry and select one category. Multiple entries and categories are not allowed.
Eligibility
Projects need to be substantially complete to be eligible. Submitted projects that do not win may be submitted only one additional time.
Application and deadline
Applications are available online. Award submissions must have a completed application along with supporting material and three photos, and a signature from the municipality’s mayor.
Cities submitting in the subject categories must make an oral presentation at the Municipal Association’s office in Columbia during an assigned time on February 23 or 24.
The Municipal Association will recognize award winners at its 2026 Annual Meeting in Greenville on July 18.
For more information, contact Meredith Houck at 803.933.1215 or mhouck@masc.sc.