Newsroom 2023 Community Development Leader Award Nominations Open

December 5, 2023

Recognizing City Managers, Public Works Directors, Community Development Directors and other Municipal leaders

Loveland, CO – SAFEbuilt is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Community Development Leader Awards (CDLAs). These awards are designed to celebrate the efforts and steadfast dedication of municipal leaders such as city managers, public works directors, city engineers, building officials, and others whose contributions go unrecognized.

The company is inviting the entire community: residents, city officials and their peers to nominate the most deserving individuals for the 2023 CDLA Awards. The deadline to submit nominations is January 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM CST. Winners will be announced in February 2024 and will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the community. For more information on eligibility and the nomination process, please visit CDLAwards.com.

“The CDLAs are a chance to shine a spotlight on the service of our municipal and public agency heroes,” said Chris Giordano, CEO of SAFEbuilt. “In our work nationwide, we see their dedication, innovation, passion, and leadership — not only in everyday tasks but also in challenging times like disaster recovery. The CDLAs aim to highlight these efforts and inspire other municipal leaders.”

Award categories include:

City Manager of the Year
Community Development Director of the Year
City Engineer / Public Works Director of the Year
Public Service Innovator Award
Community Builder Award
Sustainability Trailblazer Award
Future Leader Award

Nominations for the 2023 awards are open to individuals who should be recognized for their work and contributions to community improvement. Chris Giordano emphasized the accessibility of the nomination process: “We’ve streamlined the process to encourage nominations from those closest to these leaders—their colleagues, residents and community partners. They are the ones who have directly seen and felt the impact of these leaders’ efforts.”

This inaugural CDLA not only marks a pioneering moment in recognizing municipal excellence but also stands apart in its national scope and influence. Unlike regional or state peer-to-peer recognitions typically seen in city officials’ associations, the CDLA’s broad range and reach promise to inspire and impact professionals across the country, setting a new benchmark in acknowledging the vital contributions of city and municipal leaders.

For more information regarding all ten different awards and the nomination process, visit CDLAwards.com.

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