Achievement Awards Celebrate Virginia Counties
The VACo Achievement Awards is a competitive program open to local government members of the association. Held annually, it recognizes local government programs in awards criteria that include innovation, cooperation and model practices.
VACo encourages all counties, big and small, to enter the Achievement Awards Program.
The winning entries will be recognized on VACo’s website and in a news release sent to statewide media outlets. VACo representatives also would like to visit BOS meetings to present the winners their certificates.
Enter the 2025 VACo Achievement Awards
Deadline is July 1, 2025
Dear VACo Members –
It’s time for the 2025 Achievement Awards Program. Any county department is eligible to compete so ENTER NOW!
2025 Achievement Awards Submission Form
All entries are required to be submitted in electronic form. No paper copy submissions are necessary. The electronic submissions should be a PDF or WORD file. Email entries to Gage Harter at gharter@vaco.org. Electronic submissions must be received by July 1, 2025.
Last year, we processed 145 entries and selected 45 winners from over 30 Counties. VACo presented awards at Board of Supervisors Meetings, recognized winners at the 90th Annual Conference, and issued a news release to statewide media.
The judges for the 2025 Achievement Awards will be announced soon.
VACo has received more than 1,000 entries over the past decade. Last year’s Best Achievement winner was Smyth County for its “Smyth Grow” program.
VACo encourages all Counties, big and small, to enter the 2025 Achievement Awards Program. Please contact gharter@vaco.org with questions or for more information.