Applications for the Municipal Association of SC Achievement Awards will be open through February 4.
The awards program recognizes innovative projects in South Carolina’s cities and towns. It helps share these projects with other municipalities and demonstrate the value of the state’s local governments.
Each award submission requires a completed application along with supporting material and three photos, and a signature from the mayor.
Important dates
- February 4: Submission deadline.
- February 23 or 24: Cities competing in subject categories will have an oral presentation time assigned on one of these dates.
- July 18: Award winners will be recognized during the Association’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Greenville.
Competition categories
Municipalities with populations of 20,000 or fewer can compete in a population category or a subject category. There are four population categories:
- 1 – 1,000
- 1,001 – 5,000
- 5,001 – 10,000
- 10,001 – 20,000
Municipalities with populations greater than 20,000 can compete in a subject category only:
- Communications
- Economic Development
- Public Safety
- Public Service
- Public Works
Find more information about the 2026 Achievement Awards online.