Smart Cities Dive is accepting nominations for the Smart Cities Dive Public Service Awards, recognizing exemplary individuals who drive local impact. The awards are a continuation of the American City & County Exemplary Public Service Awards, following last year’s merger between AC&C and Smart Cities Dive. In June, we will begin accepting nominations for the Smart Cities Dive Community Project Awards, a continuation of the AC&C Crown Communities Awards, which highlight projects solving real community needs through innovative use of resources and technology.
How to Nominate Someone
It is free to apply using the Smart Cities Dive Public Service Award nomination form.
The deadline for nominations is March 31, 2026.
Public Service Awards honor individuals who demonstrate and can document their:
- Community impact
- Leadership
- Innovation
- Mentorship
- Focus on results
- Collaboration
Please include a photo of the nominee (in color, horizontal orientation, full-resolution and uncropped) with each submission. For more information and examples of acceptable photo submissions, please review these guidelines. If you don't have a Google account, please send the photo or photos as an email attachment to [email protected].
