Call for Nominations: 2026 ACCG Awards and Recognition Program
2026 ACCG Leadership Awards Deadline this Friday
Nominations for the ACCG Leadership Awards Program are due this Friday. Applications will no longer be accepted after 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the outstanding leaders in your county!
The ACCG Leadership Awards Program recognizes elected and appointed county officials who provide outstanding contributions to their local community. Award recipients will be honored at the 2026 ACCG Annual Conference in Chatham County. An overview of the Leadership Awards can be found here.
The ACCG Leadership Awards – Emory Greene and Jerry R. Griffin Excellence in Public Service awards - are the highest honors given to elected or appointed county officials or other individuals who have made significant contributions through public service in local government and other involvement within the community and/or the state level. An overview of each award can be found here. Nominations are being accepted for the following awards:
Emory Greene Leadership Award (Elected officials)
Jerry R. Griffin Excellence in Public Service Award (Appointed county staff or department member)
For both the Emory Greene Leadership Award & the Jerry R. Griffin Excellence in Public Service Award, all nomination forms must be signed by the county chairman. If the chairman is the nominee, nomination forms must be signed by the county manager/administrator or clerk.
Section Awards
Clerk of the Year nominations must be submitted to the Georgia County Clerks' Association Awards Selection Committee. See the clerks' application for details.
The Leadership Awards honor those actively engaged in their communities and allows ACCG to emphasize the value of leadership. County officials are encouraged to nominate an individual whom they feel best demonstrates, through their selfless actions and dedication to service in the community. The award recipients will be honored at the 2026 ACCG Annual Conference in Chatham County.
Applications are due Friday, February 27, 2026, by 5 p.m. All Nominations except for the Clerks Award must emailed to ACCG Communications Specialist Benjamin Grady at bgrady@accg.org. No late entries will be accepted.
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