The John H. Nail Memorial Award was created by the City Managers Department at the 1978 annual spring conference, in honor and memory of a highly regarded city manager and individual. This award is intended to recognize local government administrative professionals who are serving as municipal assistants (regardless of position or title) and have contributed significantly to their communities. For more information or to nominate someone please click on the link for award guidelines and application.

The Award for the Advancement of Diverse Communities was established by the City Managers Department and was established to honor a city manager or assistant who has been most successful in promoting the advancement of diversity within the community and the workplace through the development and implementation of effective programs, policies and/or practices encouraging diversity. For more information or to nominate someone please click on the link for award guidelines and application.