National Research Center, Inc. (NRC) is proud to announce the winners of the 2016 Voice of the People (VOP) Awards.
The VOP Awards fall into two categories, Excellence and Transformation, which are divided into eight facets of livability: Safety, Mobility, Natural Environment, Built Environment, Economy, Recreation and Wellness, Education and Enrichment and Community Engagement.
The only accolade given in local government based on resident opinion, the VOP Awards follow the administration of The National Citizen Survey™ (The NCS™). Winners are chosen not only from high resident ratings, but also by demonstrating remarkable impact for the betterment of their communities. The 2016 VOP winners and nominees impressed judges with exemplary submissions, showcasing pride in their communities and the changes they’ve made.
These awards are presented each year by NRC in partnership with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), and were given to this year’s recipients at the 102nd Annual ICMA Conference in Kansas City, MO.
2016 Voice of the People Awards Reception
Libertyville, IL - Excellence in Foundations of Livability
Oak Park, IL - Finalist in Transformation in Recreation and Wellness
Park City, UT - Excellence in Community Engagement, Excellence in Recreation and Wellness and Finalist in Excellence in Mobility
Morristown, TN - Transformation in Safety
Erie, CO - Transformation in Education and Enrichment
Greer, SC - Transformation in Foundations of Livability
Western Springs, IL - Excellence in Education and Enrichment, Excellence in Safety
Bainbridge Island, WA - Excellence in Natural Environment, Finalist in Excellence in Safety, Finalist in Transformation in Safety
Yorktown, IN - Excellence in Mobility
Peoria, IL - Transformation in Built Environment
Gilbert, AZ - Excellence in Built Environment, Finalist in Excellence in Economy
Hamilton, OH - Transformation in Economy, Finalist in Transformation in Community Engagement, Finalist in Transformation in Education and Enrichment
Sioux Falls, SD - Excellence in Economy
Winter Garden, FL - Excellence in Built Environment, Finalist in Transformation in Foundations of Livability, Finalist in Excellence in Built Environment, Finalist in Excellence in Community Engagement, Finalist in Excellence in Foundations of Livability and Finalist in Excellence in Natural Environment
Richmond, CA - Transformation in Mobility, Finalist in Transformation in Natural Environment
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