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City Awards

Honoring excellence in local government

The time has come to recognize great leaders and projects in Oregon’s cities. LOC members are invited to nominate cities who have made outstanding contributions to their city for one of the LOC’s awards for progressive and innovative city programs and projects.

This year we are opening city award nominations early because we’re going to be giving the city awards out during the Spring Conference instead of the annual conference, making this year’s Spring Conference that much more special!

Winners will be recognized at the 2025 LOC Spring Conference, scheduled for May 1-2 at the Mill Casino in North Bend. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 4.

The Award for Excellence and the Good Governance Award recognize and encourage excellence, innovation, efficiency and great public service in city government. It’s an opportunity for your city to receive the recognition it deserves. Winners can use their success as a positive selling point for their communities and as a boost to the community’s spirit. The awards also serve as a forum for sharing the best public service practices in Oregon.

Award for Excellence

This award recognizes cities that have undertaken progressive and innovative approaches to city operations and providing services to their citizens.
Learn more and view entry form

Helen and Alan Berg Good Governance Award

This award recognizes programs, projects or events which have a specific purpose of reaching out to and/or educating citizens. 
Learn more and view entry form

2026 Award Winners

Award for Excellence

Helen and Alan Berg Good Governance Award