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2016 Voice of the People Award Winners Honored

Written by NRC | October 3, 2016

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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