The National Civic League invites you to apply for the All-America City Award, the nation’s most prestigious community recognition. This award, now in its 74th year, offers a moment for:
The 2023 All-America City Awards will recognize communities that are working to improve the health and well-being of young people, with particular attention to efforts that engage young people in this work. Democracy thrives when all residents are active and engaged in the policies and decisions that shape their lives. The 2023 awards seek to identify communities that are breaking down barriers to meaningful youth participation and enacting programs that will improve quality of life for youth, and, by extension, all members of the community.
Projects adhering to this year’s theme include, but are not limited to, those that:
August 2022-May 2022: All-America City Promising Practices Webinar Series
December 15, 2022: Letters of Intent Due
February 15, 2023: Submit Application
March 2023: Finalists Announced
March-June 2023: Competition Preparation
June 9-11, 2023: AAC Competition and Event in Denver, CO
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This page includes webinars, interviews and speeches covering promising practices around the country. The free monthly Promising Practices Webinar series highlights successful projects around the country with speakers from cities implementing creative strategies for civic engagement. These webinars are free and open to anyone who is interested in creating stronger communities. The National Civic League's interview series includes conversations with elected officials, civic engagement experts, figures important to our history and others. Recorded speeches allow you to re-live the keynote addresses of past All-America City awards events and conferences.
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