• ICMA Veterans Recognition Award

    2026 Nomination Form

  • Please complete this form by 11:59 pm ET on October 16, 2026. Nominations will be reviewed by the ICMA Veterans Advisory Committee, and a winner will be announced on November 11, 2026. If you have any questions about the form or this process, please contact Isabelle Bully-Omictin, Director, Strategic Relationships, Member Support and Advancement at iomictin@icma.org. 

  • Nominator Information

  • Veteran Nominee Information

    Nominees must be military Veterans.

  • Military Service Information

    Please complete the information below for the Veteran nominee.
  • Is the Veteran currently serving in the military?*
  • If yes, the Veteran is serving in the:
  • How many years did the Veteran serve in the military?*
  • Has the Veteran been honorably discharged or is currently serving?*

  • Nomination Narrative

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    Primary Nomination Statement

    In 500 words or fewer, describe how this individual has served both their organization and their country. 

    Please address the following:

    Impact on Local Government and Community

    How has the nominee made an impact on their community and on the local government profession? Please provide specific examples such as committee participation, projects, volunteer service, program development, organizational improvements or other accomplishments.

    Mentorship

    How has the nominee mentored others and contributed to the development of the profession?

    Leadership

    Provide examples demonstrating the nominee's excellence in leadership.

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  • Eligibility Acknowledgement

  • By submitting this nomination, I affirm that:*
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