Local Elected Leadership Academy Practitioners

Local Elected Leadership Academy Practitioners

Mayor John R. Bost, Clemmons

Mayor Jan Faulkner, Morrisville

Mayor Daune Gardner, Morrisville

Mayor Lestine Hutchens, Elkin

Mayor Pro Tem Elizabeth Johnson,Morrisville

Mayor John R. Kirkland, River Bend


Council Member Reva Sullivan,Jacksonville

Mayor Bill Thunberg, Mooresville

Council Member Lois Watkins,Rocky Mount


Green Challenge Level One Municipalities

Blowing Rock

Dunn

Locust

Oak Island

Winterville

Green Challenge Intermediate Level Municipalities

Benson Black Creek

Cherryville Concord

Davidson Eden

Erwin Erwin

Green Challenge Intermediate Level Municipalities

Greenville Hendersonville

Huntersville Morrisville

Lexington Southern Pines

Waynesville

Green Challenge Advanced Level Municipalities

Archdale Asheville

Carrboro Chapel Hill

Charlotte Conover

Cornelius Durham


Emerald Isle Franklin

Garner Gastonia

Hickory Hickory

Marion Newton


Raleigh River Bend

Rural Hall Tarboro

Wake Forest Wilmington

Winston-Salem

Elected Officials with 20 Years of Municipal Service

AlbemarleCouncil Member Jack F. Neel

Mayor Pro Tem Troy E. Alexander

Council Member Judy U. Holcomb


AllianceCommissioner Franklin T. Willis

Angier Commissioner Joe Pleasant

Autryville Commissioner Mickie Spell


Bath Commissioner John Taylor

Beulaville Commissioner S. A. Blizzard


Biltmore Forest Commissioner Charles W. Grimes

Commissioner E. Glenn Kelly


Black Creek Commissioner Roland Godwin

Boiling Springs Mayor Max J. Hamrick

Bolivia Alderman Ella Jane Wescott


Bolton Mayor Frank A. Wilson

Brunswick Commissioner Minnie M. Hill

Bunn Commissioner Margie Winstead


Burlington Council Member David Huffman

Cajah’s Mountain Council Member Lois Andes


Candor Mayor Rebecca H. WilliamsCommissioner G. Layton Booker

Carolina Beach Council Member Pat Efird


Carrboro Alderman Jacquelyn Gist

ChadbournMayor Kenneth N. Waddell


Chocowinity Commissioner M.L. DunbarCommissioner Arlene D. Jones Mayor James H. Mobley


Claremont Council Member Nicky E. Setzer Council Member James P. StanleyCouncil Member Timothy A. Lowrance


Clarkton Commissioner Leonard Keith Croom

Clyde Mayor Jerry Walker Mayor Pro-Tem Carroll MeaseAlderman James Trantham


Colerain

Council Member Duncan Perry Hughes

Columbia Alderman William Braxton Voliva


Concord Council Member W. Lamar Barrier Council Member Hector H. Henry

Conover Mayor Bruce R. Eckard


Creedmoor Commissioner Otha Piper, Jr.Mayor Darryl Moss

Creswell Mayor W.J. White Jr.Commissioner J.D. Melton


Crossnore Alderman L. Dale Henson

Denton Mayor Scott Morris Commissioner Stewart Sexton


Dobbins Heights Council Member Gracie Jackson

Drexel Mayor Richard E. Propst

Durham Council Member Howard ClementMayor William V. Bell


Earl Council Member Laladge Moss Council Member Thomas AustellCouncil Member Arrie B. Ellis


East Bend Commissioner Charlie Gray Webb

East Spencer Alderman John G. Noble

Eden Mayor John E. Grogan


Edenton Council Member Willis Privott

Elkin Mayor Lestine Hutchens

Elm City Commissioner Leslie T. Atkinson


Fairmont Mayor Charles E. Kemp

Faison Commissioner Jane Precythe Hollingsworth

Falcon Mayor Pro Tem Clifton L. Turpin


Fremont Alderman William T. Smith

Fuquay-Varina Commissioner William H. Harris


Gamewell Councilman Hunter M. CrumpCouncilman Johnny K. Lefever Mayor Jack F. Roberts


Garner Alderman Jackie Johns Mayor Ronnie Williams

Garysburg Commissioner Lola Ausby


Gaston Commissioner Donald W. Conner

Goldston Commissioner Charles A. Fields, III

Grandfather Village Councilman William Cocke Councilman Andre Tennille


Granite Falls Mayor Barry HayesCouncil Member Donald Kirkpatrick

Greenville Mayor Pro Tem Mildred A. Council


Hamilton Mayor D.G. Matthews

Harmony Mayor John Ray Campbell

Harrells Mayor Pro Tem Willie A. Johnson


Harrellsville Council Member Coleman Taylor

Harrisburg Mayor Timothy Hagler

Havelock Mayor Jimmy A. Sanders


Hayesville Mayor Harrell Moore

Hayesville Council Member Paul Vaught

Hickory Alderman Bruce E. Meisner


Hoffman Commissioner Kelly Daniel Thomas

Holly Springs Council Member Parrish Womble

Jackson Commissioner Stevie G. Harrell Commissioner William Futrell


Jonesville Mayor Lindbergh Swaim

Kannapolis Council Member Kenneth B. Geathers

Kitty Hawk Mayor Clifton G. Perry


Lenoir Council Member Marjorie O. Strawn

Lexington Mayor Pro Tem Larry G. Beck

Lincolnton Council Member Carroll Heavner


Littleton Mayor Mason Hawfield

Love Valley Mayor Andy Barker


Lumberton Council Member Wyatt JohnsonCouncil Member Harry L. IveyMayor Raymond B. Pennington


Macclesfield Commissioner Charles LewisCommissioner Dennis Sanderson

Macon Commissioner Glenn R. Riggan


Madison Mayor Pro Tem Micky S. SilversAlderman Arthur R. Gwaltney

Maiden Mayor Robert Smyre


Manteo Commissioner H.A. Creef

Marion Mayor A. Everette Clark Mayor Pro Tem Stephen R. Little


Mars Hill Mayor John L. Chandler

Matthews Mayor Royce Lee Myers

Mayodan Council Member Andrew Martin


McFarlan Council Member Gail J. Whittington

Mebane Council Member W.R. HupmanCouncil Member Ed HooksMayor Glendel Stephenson


Micro Mayor Earl E .Jones

Mocksville Mayor Francis W. Slate Mayor Pro Tem J.C. “Buster”Cleary


Monroe Council Member Billy A. Jordan Mayor Pro Tem P. E. Bazemore Council Member Lynn A. Keziah

Morehead City Commissioner Paul W. Cordova


Morganton Councilman Alfred W. Hamer Mayor Mel L Cohen

Murphy Commissioner Margaret WarnerCommissioner William WellsMayor William N. Hughes


New Bern Alderman Mack L. FreezeAlderman Julius C. ParhamAlderman Robert G. Raynor Alderman Barbara Lee


Newport Mayor Derryl Garner

Newton Council Member Horace Thompson Rowe Council Member R. Wayne Dellinger


Oak City Commissioner William Stalls

Orrum Council Member Wilton P. Caulder

Oxford Mayor Al Woodlief


Pantego Commissioner Richard Craig

Pembroke Mayor Pro Tem Larry Brooks

Pittsboro Commissioner Gene Brooks


Polkville Mayor Jack B. Shytle

Pollocksville Mayor James V. Bender

Powellsville Mayor Thomas Asbell Commissioner Ernest R. Carter


Raynham Mayor Phyllis Bollinger Council Member Katherine Lindsay

Red CrossCouncil Member Jerry Jordan


Red Oak Council Member Barbara High Tyre

Red Springs Commissioner E.H. Alexander Mayor George T. Paris Mayor Pro Tem John M. McNeill


Reidsville Council Member Turner W. Clark

Rennert Council Member Royce Locklear,Council Member James Wilson Jr.

Richlands Mayor Marvin Trott


Robersonville Council Member Edward Casper Mayor Frank A. Measamer

Rolesville Commissioner Frank HodgeCommissioner Betty Whitaker


Rose Hill Commissioner Gary L. Boney Mayor Clarence Brown Sr.

Rowland Commissioner Marvin C. Shooter


Roxboro Council Member Samuel B. Spencer

Roxobel Mayor Gary T. Johnson Commissioner Carroll Minton


Rural Hall Mayor Larry T. Williams

Ruth Commissioner Jim Goode

Rutherford College Mayor Jimmy O. Huffman Council Member Y. Richard Jensen


Salemburg Mayor Bobby S. Strickland

Sanford Council Member Walter H. McNeil

Saratoga Mayor Charles Thomas Hawkins


Seaboard Mayor Melvin F. Broadnax

Seagrove Mayor Michael T. Walker

Seven Springs Commissioner Rudolph Adams


Severn Commissioner Frank L. FergusonCommissioner Harold L. Garris Mayor George H. McGee

Siler City Mayor Charles L. Turner


SimpsonMayor Pro Tem Brenda Hawkins

Southport Alderman Nelson AdamsMayor Pro Tem James C. Brown

Sparta Mayor John H. Miller


Speed Commissioner Leroy CandiesCommissioner Mary A. Manning

Spring Lake Mayor Ethel T. Clark


St. Helena Council Member Thomas J. BradshawCouncil Member Willie F. KnowlesCouncil Member George P. SpisakMayor Robert M. Barnhill


St. Pauls Mayor M. Gordon Westbrook

Stem Commissioner Lonnie Cole

Stovall Mayor Janet C. Parrott


Sylva Mayor Brenda Oliver-Holt

Tarboro Mayor Donald A. Morris

Taylortown Council Member Jesse J. Fuller


Teachey Commissioner Ronnie Page

Trenton Commissioner Charles Clifton Jones

Troy Mayor Roy ManessMayor Pro Tem James B. Hurley


Valdese Council Member Granville Morrow

Vandemere Commissioner Marina Hayes

Varnamtown Alderman Ada McDonaldMayor Pro Tem George Ennis Swain


Wade Mayor Huell AekinsCommissioner Ann B. Long

Wallace Council Member David E. JordanMayor Charles C. Farrior


Warrenton Commissioner Robert D. Edmonds

Warsaw Commissioner A.J. Jenkins

Washington Park Mayor Thomas B. RichterCouncil Member Horace B. Cowell


Weldon Mayor George W. Draper Jr.

Wendell Commissioner William L. Connelly

White Lake Mayor H. Goldston Womble


Williamston Commissioner Al R. Chesson Mayor Tommy E. Roberson

Wilson Council Member Gwen C. BurtonCouncil Member Avant P. Coleman


Windsor Commissioner O. Wite HaleCommissioner J.F. Hoggard

Winston-Salem Mayor Pro Tem Vivian H. BurkeCouncil Member Nelson Malloy


Winton Commissioner James Wesley LivermanCouncil Member Alvin W. Foster

Yanceyville Mayor Curtis Davis

Youngsville Commissioner Leelan A. Woodlief

Celebrating the Accomplishments of our Cities & Towns

Albemarle NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Apex AAA bond rating from Standard & Poor’s Rating Service, 2009

Finalist for Municipal Excellence Award, 2009, National League of Cities


Archdale NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008, Advanced Level, 2009


Asheville G. Herbert Stout Award, for Improving GIS technology, 2009

N.C. Mobile Clean Air Renewable Energy Award, 2008, by Clean Air Renewable Energy (CARE)

NCLM Green ChallengeLevel One, 2008Advanced Level, 2009


Banner Elk NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Beaufort Preserve America Community designation, 2008


Beech Mountain NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Belmont Tree City USA, 2008

NCLM Green ChallengeLevel One, 2008

Celebrating the Accomplishments of our Cities & TownsBenson All America City Finalist, 2009

N.C. Small Town Mainstreet National Civic League Community, 2009

NCLM Green ChallengeLevel One, 2008Intermediate Level 2009


Black Creek NCLM Green Challenge

Intermediate Level, 2009


Blowing Rock Best Place to buy a second home, Metro Magazine, 2008

Best Small Town, Southern Living magazine, 2009

The Great Towns of America, Second Edition, 2009



Boone Tree City USA (15 years)

Tree City USA Growth Award (5 yrs.)

GFOA Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for FY 07/08


Boone, continued N.C. Marvin Collins Planning Award, Smart Growth 2009, N.C. Chapter,American

Planning Assn.

L. E. Tuckwiller Award



Brevard NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Burgaw Civil War Trail Program recognition for historic depot (now renovated)


Canton NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Carolina Shores NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Carrboro NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008Advanced Level, 2009


Cary Third Safest city in US (population 100,000 – 499,999), 2008, CQ Press



Chapel Hill Most Liveable City, for fare-free transit, 2009, Mayors’ City Livability Awards

LED City, (promotion and display of LED lights), 2009, Cree


Chapel Hill, continued Excellence in Communications Awards, First Place, Communications Plan; Second Place, Printed Publications/ External Newsletter; Second Place, Printed Publications/Internal Newsletter, 2009, N.C. City and County Communicators

GFOA Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting, 2009 (23 yrs)


Chapel Hill, continued GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, 2009 (12 years)

Chapel Hill Library ranked first in N.C., 2008, Hennen America Public Library Ranking Index (11 yrs)


Chapel Hill, continuedLaw Enforcement Partner of the Year, 2008, N.C. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

One of Top 10 Brainiest Places to Live, 2008, U.S. News and World Report


Chapel Hill, continued Outstanding Public Art Projects, 2008, Americans for the Arts 2008 Year in Review



Charlotte One of Top 25 cities in country with most Energy Star buildings, 2009, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency



Cherryville Public Power Awards of Excellence in Economic Development, Communications, Employee Training and Customer Service, 2008 & 2009, ElectricCities of North Carolina

Reliable Public Power Provider Gold Member,2009-09, 2009-10, APPA


Cherryville, continued NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008Intermediate Level, 2009


Clinton All America City Finalist, 2009, National Civic League


Concord GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for FY 08-09 (7 yrs)

GFOA Excellence in Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008 (20th consecutive year)


Concord, continued Honorable Mention, N.C. Marvin Collins Planning Award, Comprehensive Planning, 2009, N.C. Chapter, American Planning Association

Winner, IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Award, Multi-Year Economic Development Category, 2009


Concord, continued Honorable Mention, IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Award,Special Purpose Brochure Category, 2009

Public Power Awards of Excellencefor Economic Development, Customer Service, Energy Efficiency, and Communications and Training, 2009, ElectriCities of North Carolina


Concord, continued NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Conover NCLM Green Challenge



Cornelius NCLM Green Challenge



Cramerton NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Creedmoor Playful City USA, 2009 (3rd year)


Davidson NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008Intermediate Level 2009


Dillsboro NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Dunn NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2009


Durham Number 5 on the Relocate America’s2009 Top 100 Places to Live, 2009,Relocate-America

Durham, N.C. Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)ranked number 4 for best mid-sized areas for jobs, 2009, Forbes magazine


Durham, continued Durham MSA climbed 24 spots to #19 for job-growth potential nationwide, 2009, NewGeography.com

Third Best Place for Business and Careers, 2009, Forbes magazine


Durham, continued Durham MSA ranked #11 in the nation for keeping jobs, 2009, American City Business Journal

Durham MSA ranked 23rd for fastest growing metropolitan area in country and 3rd fastest in N.C., 2009, U.S. Census


Durham, continued One of Ten Best Places to Live in the Nation, 2009, U.S. News & World Report

Walker’s Paradise, 2009, Walkscore.com

Tenth in Where Recycling Rules, Men’s Health


Durham, continued National Award for Outstanding Achievement in Metropolitan Transportation Planning to Durham and Capital MPO, 2009, AMPO

GFOA Outstanding Achievement in Government Reporting for Citizens’ Financial Report, 2009


Durham, continued GFOA Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2007-08 (2209) 24 years

Sustained Professional Purchasing Award, 2008, Carolinas Assn. of Governmental Purchasing

GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, 2008 (20 yrs)


Durham, continued Honorable Mention, Public Private Partnerships, Excellence in Economic Development Awards, 2008, International Economic Development Council (IEDC)

Silver Circle Award for annual report, 2008, 3CMA; 2008 Award of Excellence for CityLife, 2008, 3CMA


Durham, continued Silver Circle Award, Durham Area Transit Authority, 2008, 3CMA;

Award of Excellence for Good Morning advertising campaign, Durham Area Transit Authority


Durham, continued Munis Public Sector Excellence Award, 2008, Tyler Technologies

Arts and Culture Innovation Award to Sister Cities of Durham Inc., 2008, Sister Cities International


Durham, continued Durham 911 Center accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Only 911 center to achieve accreditations by all three major rating agencies, 2009.


Durham, continued Durham Transportation Center, Durham Per-forming Arts Center and Birchwood Community Center have received Gold Leaf Awards for visual contribution to community, 2009.



Eden NCLM Green Challenge



Emerald Isle NCLM Green Challenge

Level One,2008Advanced Level, 2009


Erwin NCLM Green Challenge



Fayetteville NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Franklin NCLM Green Challenge



Franklinton NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Garner NCLM Green Challenge



Gastonia NCLM Green Challenge



Goldsboro NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Granite Falls Small Towns Main Street Community

Reliable Public Power Provider, 2009-2011, APPA

NCLM Green Challenge Level One, 2008


Granite Falls, continued Public Power Awards of Excellence for Communications, Customer Service, Economic Development, Training, Grassroots/ Building Political Strength and Energy Efficiency, 2009, ElectriCities of North Carolina

Safety Awards, APPA and ElectriCities of North Carolina, 2009


Greensboro Solutions Award, regional GIS/911 consolidation, 2009, Public Technology

Institute

Playful City USA, 2009

FBI Director’s Distinguished Service Award, for Greensboro Police Department’s Crimestoppers Program, 2009


Greensboro, continued Special Achievement in GIS, 2009, ESRI

U.S. EPA Region 4 Safe Drinking Award Act Excellence Award for Large Surface Water Pubic Water Supply System, 2009

Albert Newsome Award for Outstanding Programming for Historical Museum, 2008, Federation of N.C. Historical Societies


Greensboro, continued FEMA National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System Award, 2009

First Place in Diversity and Outreach, 2009,American Library Association

GFOA Excellence in Financial Reporting, 2008


Greensboro, continued CAGP Sustained Professional Purchasing Award for Excellence in Purchasing Standards, 2009, Carolinas Association of

Governmental Purchasing Savvy Award for City Connections cable show, 2009, 3CMA


Greenville Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement Award, 2009, National

Community Development Association

Top Aquatics Program, 2009 U.S. Water Fitness Association

Employee Spirit Award, United Way of Pitt County


Greenville, continued Corporate Spirit Award, United Way of Pitt County



Hendersonville N.C. Marvin Collins Planning Award, Brian Benson Outstanding Planning Award, Com-prehensive Planning (Small Community), 2009 N.C. Chapter, American Planning Association, Greenville


Hendersonville, continued Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement Award, 2009,National Community Development Association



Hickory Outstanding Achievement in Local Government Innovation for Operation No Vacancy, 2009 Alliance for Innovation



High Point 2008 Gold Award for Municipal Excellence, National League of Cities

2008 ICMA Gold Award for Communities Against Violence

Certificate of Distinction, ICMA Center for Performance Measurement


High Point, continued GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award 2008

Second Place, Best Cartographic Design, ESRI International User Conference

Tree City, 2008 & 2009

2009 Special Theme Award for Community Development, N.C. Chapter, American Planning Assn.


High Point, continued Number One in nation for attracting new and expanded business, Site Selection Magazine and N.C. Governor

Awards of Excellence – Distribution and Warehousing, 2008 & 2009, Expansion Solutions magazine


High Point, continued Annual Conference of International Economic Development Council 2008 Award for annual report, High Point: Leading the nation in attracting new industry

Public Power Award of Excellence, Economic Development Successes, 2008 & 2009, ElectriCities of North Carolina


High Point, continued Southern Economic Development Council Award, 2008 & 2009, for annual report, High Point: Extraordinary Success in Extraordinary Times

Public Power Award for Outstanding Achievement in areas of customer service, energy efficiency, communications, key accounts and training, ElectriCities of North Carolina


High Point, continued Cultural Diversity Award, 2009, National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials

Spirit Award 2008, United Way of Greater High Point

Employee Campaign Bronze Award for 2008, United Way of Greater High Point


High Point, continued Reliable Public Power Provider Platinum Member, APPA

Sustained Professional Purchasing Award for excellence in purchasing standards, Carolinas Association of Governmental Purchasing


High Point, continued GFOA Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for year ending June 30, 2008

Upgrade of Standard & Poor’s general obligation bond rating to AAA

Inclusive Community Award 2009, ARC of High Point


High Point, continued Recognition from IRS for participation in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program



Hillsborough NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Holden Beach NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Hudson Best Community Park in Caldwell County (3rd consecutive year)


Huntersville NCLM Green Challenge



Indian Trail One of Ten Best Cities for families, 2009 Family Circle magazine


JamestownGFOA Excellence in Financial Reporting, 2008

Tree City USA, 2008


Kannapolis Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Award, 2009

U.S. EDA Excellence in Economic Development Award: Economic Diversification Strategies, 2009

GFOA Excellence in Financial Reporting, FY 2008

GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation, FY 2008


Kannapolis, continued Alliance for Innovation Outstanding Achievement: Innovations & Transforming Local Governments, 2008

Silver Addy Award (marketing) for City of Kannapolis Stormwater Direct Mail, 2008

Silver Davey Award (marketing) for City of Kannapolis Magazine, 2008


Kannapolis, continued Alliance for Innovation Outstanding Achievement: Innovations & Transforming Local Governments, 2008

Silver Addy Award (marketing) for City of Kannapolis Stormwater Direct Mail, 2008

Silver Davey Award (marketing) for City of Kannapolis Magazine, 2008


Kannapolis, continued NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Kill Devil Hills NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Kinston All America City Award, 2009, National Civic League


LenoirAll America City Award, 2008, National Civic League



Lewisville NCLM Green Challenge



Lexington NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Lincolnton GFOA Excellence in Financial Reporting, 2008 (18 consecutive yrs)

Best Downtown Special Event; Best Promotional Item: Graphics; Best Innovation; N.C. Main Street Awards, 2009

Accredited National Main Street Program, 2008 (10 consecutive yrs)


Marion Tree City USA, 2009 (20 yrs)

N.C. Areawide Optimization Program Award for Turbidity Removal, 2008, N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Public Water Supply Section


Marion, continued Outstanding N.C. Traffic Safe Community, 2008, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety



Marshville NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Matthews NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Mocksville NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Montreat NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Morehead City GFOA Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting

Recreational Boating Access Award, Boat U.S.

Employment Security Commission Award, N.C. Employment Security Commission

“Hot Spot,” National Marine Manufacturer’s Association & Discover Boating


Morehead City, continued Readers’ Choice Award for top shark diving and top wreck diving

Accredited Police Department



Morganton Reliable Public Power Provider

GFOA Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2007-08 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

First Place, Excellence in Communications, Morganton City Pride newsletter


Morganton, continued Second in state in participation in Governor’s Highway Safety Program



Morrisville GFOA Excellence in Financial Reporting for Year Ending June 30, 2008

GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, 2008

Traveling Fire Bucket Award, 2009

National Fire Service Seat Belt Pledge Achievement, 2009


Morrisville, continuedN.C. Marvin Collins Planning Award, Comprehensive Planning, 2009, N.C. Chapter, American Planning Association



Mount Pleasant NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Mount Airy Safety Star recertification, 2009, N.C. Department of Labor


New London NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Newton NCLM Green Challenge



Oak Island GFOA Excellence in Financial Report Award

Bronze Level Fit Community (2009-2012)

Tree City USA (12 yrs)



Oriental Tree City USA, 2009 (14 yrs)


Oxford Excellence in Operation and Maintenance for Wastewater Treatment Plant, Central Region, N.C. American Water Works Association/Water Environment Association

GFOA Excellence in Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008


Pinehurst Tree City USA (three yrs)



Raleigh NCLM Green Challenge



River Bend NCLM Green Challenge



Rural Hall NCLM Green Challenge



Snow Hill NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Southern Pines NCLM Green Challenge



Southern Shores NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Southport Tree City USA Recognition and Growth Award, 2009

Main Street Community Designation


Statesville All America City Award, 2009, National Civic League



Tarboro NCLM Green Challenge



Trinity NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Tryon N.C. Safe Drinking Water Excellence Award for Medium Size Surface Water Systems, 2008



Wake Forest NCLM Green Challenge



Waynesville NCLM Green Challenge



Waxhaw Voluntary OSHA Inspection with good marks


White Lake NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Whiteville NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Wilkesboro NCLM Green Challenge

Level One, 2008


Wilmington NCLM Green Challenge



Winston-Salem Top Seven Intelligent Communities of the Year Award, 2008, The Intelligent Community Forum



Winterville Tree City USA (5 yrs)

Reliable Public Power Provider, APPA

Public Power Awards of Excellence for customer service, communications & training, ElectriCities of North Carolina

NCLM Green Challenge, Level One, 2009


ZebulonTree City USA (since 2005)

Tree City USA Growth Award, 2008

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