Lake County Municipal League | 2014 Innovation Awards
Lake County Municipal League | 2014 Innovation Awards
About
The LCML Municipal Innovation Awards program recognizes municipalities that developed strategic programs to solve municipal challenges and increase the effectiveness of local government. The awards program also facilitates an exchange of information and experiences to build capacity for municipalities and jointly celebrate successful programs that could benefit other communities. All nominations are cataloged for members. Awards are presented to the innovative municipalities during the LCML Annual Dinner on November 20, 2014. Selected programs will also be featured in the LCML Letter, website and other outlets.
Eligibility
Any LCML member municipality. One program per municipality will be considered. Public-private projects and joint or multi-municipality projects are eligible. All projects or programs must be completed.
Nominations must include
Executive Summary
On a separate document, please provide an overview of the project and include the following:
- Description of the project;
- Project objectives;
- Project deliverables;
- Project achievements;
Nominations must include
Full description
On a separate document, please provide a detailed description and address the following:
- Purpose of the project;
- Stakeholders of the project;
- Collaborative efforts;
- Success metrics;
- Barriers to success, entry or obstacles;
- Sustainability of the project;
- Future plans or expansion of the project;
- Results and achievements;
- Innovative components of the project;
- Ease of replication by other municipalities;
Timeline
September 10:
Flyer in goody bag at LCML Annual Golf Outing
Week of September 15:
Announcement via email to mayor’s and managers
Week of September 15:
Press release announcement for entries
Week of September 15:
Announcement via website, Twitter, Facebook
October 15:
BOD meeting – judge recommendations reviewed/selected, rubric reviewed, finalized
October 31:
Entry deadline
November 2 – 14:
Applications reviewed/innovators selected
November 20:
Annual Dinner – Awards presented
November 20-21:
Winners announced
