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Best Practice Award for Mayors 2027
The Best Practices Awards for Mayors are a yearly initiative by ACM Institution to acknowledge best practices in municipality or cities work carried out by Mayors and their staff in benefit of their citizens and communities.
The awards acknowledge outstanding mayors that, through their commitment to participating in government and community activities, have made a significant impact on the quality of their cities or municipalities. Each year nominations are sought under various categories.
Purpose and Significance
This award celebrates leaders whose vision and dedication have inspired their communities at the state and federal levels and strengthened the quality of civic life. It is granted to recipients who demonstrate:
- Exceptional leadership in the state and federal government
- Meaningful contributions to the welfare and progress of their communities
- A deep commitment to integrity, innovation, civic and public responsibility
The award is both a recognition of past achievements and a call to continue fostering inclusive, resilient, and thriving urban or rural state and federal public service.
Categories
Each year, nominations are sought under various categories:
Category 1
Promoting Excellence in Education
Category 2
Economic Development
Category 3
Infrastructure, Transportation, and Communications
Category 4
Promoting Business and Entrepreneurship
Category 5
Safe Schools and Policies to Combat Childhood Obesity
Category 6
Community Development and Housing
Category 7
Environmental Protection and a Sustainable Future
Category 8
Creating Better Jobs and Promoting the Workforce
Category 9
Water Governance, Energy, and Climate Protection
Category 10
Public Safety
Category 11
Tourism
Category 12
Public Health
Category 13
Public Policy, Transparency, and Accountability
Category 14
Promoting Gender Equality Policies
Category 15
Human Rights Protection, Social Justice, and Migration
When and where will the Best Practices Awards for Mayors take place?
The Awards Ceremony takes place in a Special Session during the Annual Summit, Conference and Expo 2027.
Who can be nominated for the Best Practices Awards for Mayors?
All the Mayors from the Americas can be nominated if they are Members of the Americas Conference of Mayors
Remember, only mayors who pay the membership fee can be elected to the ACM Governing Board and have the chance to be nominated for the prestigious Awards for the Most Outstanding Mayors of 2026! Join us and make your mark!
What kind of institutions can nominate mayors?
1) Citizens’ representatives and Civic Associations; 2) Professional Associations; 3) Academic Associations or Institutions; 4) Nonprofit Institutions; 5) Chambers of Commerce; 6) Entrepreneurs or Corporations. The Evaluation Committee will not accept nominations from political parties nor government agencies, nor other entities referred to above.
How much do I have to pay for nominating Mayors for the Best Practices Awards for Mayors?
The institutions that are nominating the mayors need to pay $500 fee.
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The Distinguished Public Service Award Recognition Package
In keeping with the prestige of the Award for Distinguished Public Service, each honoree will receive a distinctive recognition package that reflects the honor, tradition, and values of the Americas Conference of Mayors (ACM) and the Americas Conference of City Councilors (ACCC).
The presentation of the recognition package takes place during the Annual Summit, Conference and Expo of the Americas Conference of Mayors, where leaders from across the region gather to celebrate excellence in public service.
The recognition package includes:
Custom Crystal Award
A sculpted crystal piece—crafted in the shape of a city skyline and the map of the Americas—engraved with the ACM and ACCC emblems, the award title, the honoree’s name, and the year of recognition. This elegant piece is designed to be a lasting display in the recipient’s office or public space.
Framed Certificate of Distinguished Public Service
A formal, bilingual certificate (English and Spanish) printed on premium archival paper and hand-signed by the Presidents of both the ACM and ACCC. The certificate includes embossed gold seals and is presented in a custom wood frame with an engraved nameplate, symbolizing the highest level of the Americas Conference of Mayors recognition.
Commemorative Medal
A finely crafted medallion in antique gold finish, bearing the official crests of the ACM and ACCC. The medal is presented in a velvet-lined display case and serves as a personal keepsake of this historic honor.
History
First introduced in 2021 by the ACM and ACCC, the Distinguished Public Service Award was created to honor state and federal leadership at the highest level and encourage a culture of excellence in public service.
Nomination and Selection Process
Each year, three individuals are selected for this honor. Nominations may be submitted by the Governing Board, the Executive Board and the Philantropic Council of the ACM.
Selection criteria include:
- Demonstrated excellence in public service
- Innovative approaches to government innovations and challenges
- Measurable, positive impact at the state or federal levels
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and transparency
The special committee appointed by the Governing Board reviews all nominations and selects the recipients with the advice of the President and CEO of the Executive Board, along with the representatives of the Philantropic Council.
Presentation of the award
The Distinguished Public Service Award will be presented at the Annual Summit, Conference and Expo 2027 of the Americas Conference of Mayors, taking place on March 11–13, 2027. The award ceremony is a major event that brings together mayors, city councilors, and civic leaders from throughout the Americas to honor those who exemplify the spirit of public service.
Contact for Nominations
For more details on the nomination process or to recommend a candidate for the Distinguished Public Service Award, please contact us clicking in the button below:
Sponsorships Opportunities
The ACM offers five levels and opportunities to become a Sponsor for the Summit, Conference and Expo 2027:
1) Title Sponsor
2) Diamond Sponsor
3) Platinum Sponsor
4) Gold Sponsor
5) Sponsor with in-kind contributions
If you wish to be a sponsor, please send an email to Marcos Delayne, administrative director and coordinator of Sponsorships at info@mayors-conference.org
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