Recently in Awards Category
The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) was recently presented the “Shining Example” Award for Regional Organization of the Year by the Southeast Tourism Society (STS). The Shining Example Awards recognize outstanding contributions to the advancement of tourism in the Southeastern states. The 2008 Shining Example Awards program was part of the 25th annual fall meeting of STS held at the Peabody Little Rock Hotel in Little Rock, Ark.
Tourism expenditures in 2007 for the 16 northernmost counties of Alabama increased 13% over 2006 with nine of the 16 counties of the North Alabama region producing double digit growth. AMLA developed and launched Alabama’s only wine trail, “A Taste of Elegance” earlier this year, and has been instrumental in attracting sporting events and sports-related tournaments to North Alabama.
“It is a humbling experience to be honored by the Southeast Tourism Society as the regional tourism organization of the year,” said Dana Lee Jennings, president and CEO of AMLA. For twenty-five years, STS has been the south’s leading tourism organization. For AMLA to win the Shining Example Award, credit must be given to the hard work put forth by the members of AMLA including a special thank you to Chairman of the Board Tami Reist, the Executive Committee, and Board of Directors for their leadership, support and guidance.” www.alabamamountainlakes.org
Tourism expenditures in 2007 for the 16 northernmost counties of Alabama increased 13% over 2006 with nine of the 16 counties of the North Alabama region producing double digit growth. AMLA developed and launched Alabama’s only wine trail, “A Taste of Elegance” earlier this year, and has been instrumental in attracting sporting events and sports-related tournaments to North Alabama.
“It is a humbling experience to be honored by the Southeast Tourism Society as the regional tourism organization of the year,” said Dana Lee Jennings, president and CEO of AMLA. For twenty-five years, STS has been the south’s leading tourism organization. For AMLA to win the Shining Example Award, credit must be given to the hard work put forth by the members of AMLA including a special thank you to Chairman of the Board Tami Reist, the Executive Committee, and Board of Directors for their leadership, support and guidance.” www.alabamamountainlakes.org
TPL and the National Association of Counties (NACo) are now accepting applications for the fifth annual County Leadership in Conservation Awards. The awards recognize leadership, innovation, and excellence by forward-thinking county leaders in local land conservation.
Successful programs will be judged on the basis of:
Access the Application Form for more information and to apply electronically. The deadline for submissions is November 21, 2008 by 5 PM EST.
Award winners will be recognized at NACo's Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. in March 2009.
More information about awards categories and criteria.
Read more about the 2008 County Leadership in Conservation Award winners
Successful programs will be judged on the basis of:
The Awards help NACo and TPL recognize innovative counties making great strides in local land conservation and help generate publicity for these groundbreaking efforts. Bringing recognition to the county's program, and providing "best practice" examples for county and other local officials to design landmark conservation programs across the country are the main goals of the Awards.
- Innovation
- Financing Mechanisms
- Visioning and Planning
- Diversity and Strength of Partnerships
- Acquisition and/or Implementation Excellence
- Generating Public Awareness and Support
- Program Management
Access the Application Form for more information and to apply electronically. The deadline for submissions is November 21, 2008 by 5 PM EST.
Award winners will be recognized at NACo's Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. in March 2009.
More information about awards categories and criteria.
Read more about the 2008 County Leadership in Conservation Award winners
These awards are "designed to recognize outstanding transportation projects, processes, and people who incorporate environmental stewardship into the planning and project development processes using FHWA funding sources." The awards are given in 12 categories, including a category for America's Byways®. Entries may be submitted by October 15, 2008 to the Division Administrator at the Federal Highway Administration Division Office in the State in which your entry is located. For more information, go to http://www.fhwa-ee-awards.com.
Applications are now being accepted in a new recognition program of the Preserve America initiative -- Preserve America Stewards -- which will honor exemplary volunteer efforts at historic resources around the country.
The program will recognize stewardship programs that have demonstrated a successful use of volunteer time and commitment in order to help care for our cultural heritage. Government entities (federal, tribal, state, or local), non-profit organizations, and businesses are eligible to apply to have their programs recognized.
The application form and guidance is available at www.preserveamerica.gov. For further information, contact Druscilla Null at dnull@achp.gov or at (202) 606-8532.
The program will recognize stewardship programs that have demonstrated a successful use of volunteer time and commitment in order to help care for our cultural heritage. Government entities (federal, tribal, state, or local), non-profit organizations, and businesses are eligible to apply to have their programs recognized.
The application form and guidance is available at www.preserveamerica.gov. For further information, contact Druscilla Null at dnull@achp.gov or at (202) 606-8532.
Deadline for most awards: September 10, 2008
Each year, the American Planning Association honors outstanding efforts in planning and planning leadership, including cutting-edge achievements and planning under difficult or adverse circumstances. We invite you to participate in the celebration of the best in plans and planning by nominating projects and people you think deserving of such recognition.
Nominations for 2009 National Planning Awards will be accepted here starting July 1, 2008.
September 10, 2008, at 12 midnight (local time) is the deadline for submitting online nominations for National Planning Excellence, National Planning Leadership, and National Planning Achievement awards; the International Planning Leadership Award; APA President's Award; AICP President's Award; AICP National Planning Pioneer Award; and APA Distinguished Service and Contribution Awards.
If you have questions about any of the National Planning Excellence, Leadership, and Achievement Awards, contact APA Public Affairs Coordinator Denny Johnson at djohnson@planning.org or 202-349-1006.
For additional information about APA Journalism, AICP Student Project Awards, and AICP Outstanding Student Awards, see descriptions below.
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Applications are now being accepted in a new recognition program of the
Preserve America initiative -- Preserve America Stewards -- which will
honor exemplary volunteer efforts at historic resources around the
country. Mrs. Laura Bush, First Lady and Honorary Chair of Preserve
America, announced the new program at the Preserve America Presidential
Awards ceremony on May 12 at the White House.
The program will recognize stewardship programs that have demonstrated a successful use of volunteer time and commitment in order to help care for our cultural heritage. Government entities (federal, tribal, state, or local), non-profit organizations, and businesses are eligible to apply to have their programs recognized.
The application form and guidance is attached and is also available at www.preserveamerica.gov. While the quarterly schedule for submissions makes June 1st the next deadline, we encourage applicants to submit applications at any time over the summer if they are interested in being among the first programs to be designated as Preserve America Stewards.
The program will recognize stewardship programs that have demonstrated a successful use of volunteer time and commitment in order to help care for our cultural heritage. Government entities (federal, tribal, state, or local), non-profit organizations, and businesses are eligible to apply to have their programs recognized.
The application form and guidance is attached and is also available at www.preserveamerica.gov. While the quarterly schedule for submissions makes June 1st the next deadline, we encourage applicants to submit applications at any time over the summer if they are interested in being among the first programs to be designated as Preserve America Stewards.
Continue reading New Preserve America Stewards Program.
The Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE) Program is a comprehensive three-phase approach to economic and community development for cities with populations between 2,000 and 12,000. With the mission of helping Alabama’s smaller communities to plan, grow and prosper, ACE partners from the private sector, governmental agencies, and universities work with each community to successfully achieve the vision and goals created during the ACE program. The ACE Program will hold its 2008 Graduation Ceremony on Monday, May 19 during the Alabama League of Municipalities Annual Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. The ceremony will announce the 2008 communities that have completed the ACE Program’s three phase approach to obtain the prestigious title as an Alabama Community of Excellence. For more information regarding the ACE Program, visit www.alabamacommunitiesofexcellence.org.
The Travel Industry Association's TIA Odyssey Awards, in partnership
with National Geographic Traveler, recognize the best in marketing,
advertising and Geotourism in the travel and tourism industry.
2008 categories include:
2008 categories include:
- US Domestic Travel Advertising
- International Travel Advertising
- Online Advertising
- Partnership for America
- International inbound Discover America Marketing
- Domestic Discover America Marketing
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Five new Smart Growth In Action Case Studies, from projects recognized
in the 2007 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement competition,
are now available for online review or for download.
The National Award for Smart Growth Achievement recognizes communities that use the principles of smart growth to create better places. This competition is open annually to local or state governments and other public sector entities. Applications will be accepted for the 2008 Awards through April 7, 2008.
The National Award for Smart Growth Achievement recognizes communities that use the principles of smart growth to create better places. This competition is open annually to local or state governments and other public sector entities. Applications will be accepted for the 2008 Awards through April 7, 2008.
Continue reading Smart Growth In Action: New Case Studies.
Alabama’s partnership with Google Earth in creating Virtual Alabama, a three-dimensional visualization program that can be used by first responders, law enforcement and others, was recognized by the nation’s governors earlier this week. Governor Bob Riley presented the Public-Private Partnership Award from the National Governors Association to Google Earth during the group’s annual meeting in Washington, DC. Virtual Alabama is the nation’s first comprehensive database of satellite imagery and aerial photography that assembles, displays, evaluates and shares critical data for emergency responders.
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Merging of Cultures at Peter F. Alba Middle School has been selected to represent ALABAMA as the winner of the Southern Growth Policies Board 2008 Innovator Award. Merging of Cultures was chosen from more than 100 nominees in the Southern region as an outstanding initiative in youth development and/or engagement. The program will be honored at the conference Youth: The Real Future of the South conference on June 1-3, 2008 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
As one of 13 Innovators in the Southern region, the program will be publicly honored on Sunday, June 1, 2008 in an awards ceremony at the Peabody Little Rock, followed by a reception hosted by Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe at the Clinton Presidential Center.
As one of 13 Innovators in the Southern region, the program will be publicly honored on Sunday, June 1, 2008 in an awards ceremony at the Peabody Little Rock, followed by a reception hosted by Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe at the Clinton Presidential Center.
