Send us your Municipal Innovation Award entries

The MMA’s Innovation Award recognizes municipalities that have developed unique and creative projects or programs to increase the effectiveness of local government.

• Has your community been working on a new and unique project?
• Do you have a new or different solution to a problem facing your community, and possibly others in Massachusetts?
• Has your community found a way to improve efficiency in providing municipal services?

If so, your community should enter the MMA’s Innovation Award contest!

The Kenneth Pickard Municipal Innovation Award is sponsored each year by the MMA to recognize municipalities that have developed unique and creative projects or programs to increase the effectiveness of local government. It is named in honor of Kenneth Pickard, executive secretary of the Massachusetts League of Cities and Towns from 1969 to 1973.

Any city or town that is a member of the MMA is eligible to apply. The awards will be presented at the Connect 351 in January 2027.

Entries are due by Friday, Oct. 30.

How to enter
• Fill out the summary sheet found on the MMA website, including a description of the project, the groups and individuals involved, goals, strategy, results and funding structure.
• Have your community’s chief municipal official sign the nomination form.
• Include any additional materials that would assist the judges in understanding the project or program. Feel free to send photos, brochures, maps, newspaper articles, videos, etc.

Entries MUST include a summary sheet and signed nomination form and must be submitted by email.

Judging
Entries are judged by the following criteria:
• Project originality or novelty
• Adaptability to other communities
• Cost-effectiveness
• Efficiency or productivity
• Improvement of a municipal service/administration/performance
• Consumer/community satisfaction

Please send one electronic copy to [email protected]. For more information, email [email protected].