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SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR
1994 ALL-AMERICA CITIES
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(Denver, CO) — Next spring, ten communities
from across the country will receive national acclaim
for their innovative and collaborative responses to local
challenges. These communities, winners of the All-America City Award, represent the nation's great success stories. Applications for the 1994 All-America City
Award Program, due April 6, 1994, are now available
from the National Civic League.
NCL's All-America City Award, sponsored by The
Allstate Foundation, is the nation's oldest and most
respected community recognition program. For 44
years, the AAC program has sought out communities
whose members work together to solve local problems
through the cooperation of business, citizens, nonprofits, and government.
"This prestigious award recognizes America's heroes who have taken responsibility for their communities, who form partnerships among citizens, local government and private businesses to ensure that we meet
the urgent needs of our people and open new opportunities to our neighbors," stated President Bill Clinton in a
White House Rose Garden Ceremony recognizing the
1992 and 1993 AAC winners held September 16, 1993.
The recognition the award generates has put small
towns on the national map and revitalized the pride and
economic health of winning communities, large and
small.
"The All-America City Award demonstrates a high
quality of life and a community of caring individuals,"
stated Bill Shendow, chamber of commerce director in
Winchester-Frederick County, Virginia — a 1991 All-America City. "This is impressive to companies looking
to relocate or start new businesses in the area."
Applicants are asked to describe three community
betterment projects initiated by citizens that reflect a
spirit of innovation and cooperation, and involve a
broad base of the population. The application process
itself can become a unique opportunity for community
self-assessment and coalition building.
For more information on the All-America City
Award Program, or to request a free application, contact Wendy Dickstein, AAC Director, at the National
Civic League, (303) 571-4343.
Page 4 / Illinois Municipal Review / January 1994
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