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All-America City Award
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The All-America City Award recognizes communities that leverage civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness and innovation to successfully address local issues.
What’s in it for your community? Beyond joining the cool kids club, All-America City Award finalists see increased tourism and grant opportunities, renewed community pride, and national recognition. Sound good? Apply for #AAC2026!
https://ow.ly/C9uG50XLs0Z
December 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
All I want 🎁 is...to hear how your community is strengthening civic health!
Learn more about the #AAC2026 theme and download the application to be recognized as an All-America City!

https://ow.ly/5Omu50XKqPz
December 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Next on that holiday to-do list? Submitting your #AAC2026 Letter of Intent, of course. 🎁
Head to our apply page for a helpful LOI template and submit by January 5 to receive $100 off your application fee plus early access to resources to help you get started.
https://ow.ly/ISRF50XJEHF
December 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Did you miss last month's information webinar about #AAC2026? check out the recording to learn about the benefits of applying, the application process, and available resources such as mentor communities.
👀📼https://ow.ly/ofO250XFLg3
December 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“What’s in it for my city?” More than you can imagine: civic pride, inspiration, national recognition, and a spark that lasts. Apply and see for yourself. #AAC2026
https://www.nationalcivicleague.org/america-city-award/how-to-apply/
December 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
👀 We’re officially one month out from the optional Letter of Intent deadline for #AAC2026!

If your community is even thinking 🤔about applying, send that LOI, save some 💰 on the app fee and get all the goodies (resources, tips, early support).
https://ow.ly/JcB750XCNNG
December 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
⏰ It’s not too late! Join today’s 2pm ET webinar on the 2026 All-America City Award.
👂Hear tips and insights from the National Civic League + three #AAC2025 communities on crafting a standout application.
👉 Register: https://ow.ly/rzsY50XtBhn
November 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
🤝This community is planning for the future, together.
🤩This community is beautiful, prepared, and resilient.
🌊This community is making water fun.
Watch the first-time All-America City of City of Port St. Lucie's #AAC2025 presentation to find out how!
👀🔗https://youtu.be/-NLX59BDxYI
November 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
It's a major award! Join us on Nov. 18th @ 2pm ET to learn how your community can be recognized as an All-America City. Next week's call will go over the 2026 theme, application specifics, and available resources to support you on your journey.
Register today: https://ow.ly/uQTa50XpxY9

November 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🏙️ Want your community to be the next All-America City?

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the 2026 All-America City Award and hear from 2025 winning communities! 🎉

Learn how to apply, access mentor support & tell your community’s story w/impact!

📅11/18 @ 2pm ET
🔗 https://ow.ly/uQTa50XpxY9

November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
🎸This community is planning for its future by honoring its past...
🍃This community is creating green jobs...
👩‍⚕️Housing health is a priority in this ‘home of the blues'...
🤩The first-time All-America City of Memphis, Tennessee!
👀Watch the showstopping #AAC2025 presentation:
https://ow.ly/fuBW50Xn7wj
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This community is focused on flood 🌧️mitigation...
This community’s youth are leading the equitable development charge...
Public art 🎨is bringing the magic back to this community’s downtown...
🎉Relive #Kinston #NorthCarolina's #AAC2025 🎥here: https://ow.ly/GRAq50XlX58
November 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
This community is correcting past mistakes...
This community is restoring a vital local resource...
Oysters are more than tasty appetizers in this community...
The All-America City of #JacksonvilleNorthCarolina!
Watch their #AAC2025 winning presentation: https://ow.ly/BkkE50XbLVU
October 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Climate action is a team effort in this community...
This community is restoring their shoreline...
This community is investing in flood mitigation...
👀Check out #HamptonVA's #AAC2025 presentation to see why they're a 5-time! All-America City 😲
https://ow.ly/w8Ij50X9c41

October 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This community is learning from past natural disasters...
This community is turning down the heat...
This community is winning its quest for clean air...
The three-time All-America of Chelsea, Massachusetts! 🎉🎉🤩
👀🔗Relive their #AAC2025 award winning presentation: https://youtu.be/9xRC4ds0pCA
Chelsea, MA - 2025 All-America City Winner
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October 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
What a treat to celebrate Carrboro’s #AAC2025 win during their annual music festival! 🎶 One day of celebration, the next focused on keeping the momentum going...innovating and engaging even more residents in shaping the future. Big things ahead for Town of Carrboro, NC !
October 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Join @civicleague.bsky.social tonight (September 15 from 7:30-9:00pm ET) for Democracy Day. Hosted by @teamdemocracy.bsky.social and #ThePluralistLab, we’ll celebrate the values that sustain our democracy and spotlight practical ways to take action in our communities.

Register: ow.ly/BTqw50WX74T
September 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
“Collaboration is ingrained in our city’s culture” said Mayor Jimmy Gray of Hampton, VA as he joined local residents in celebrating Hampton’s fifth designation as an All-America City earlier this month.

Relive their #AAC2025 presentation to learn all about "The Hampton Way.”
ow.ly/BhS150WVKWm
September 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
What a weekend with #CleseaMA 🎉

As an #AAC2025 winner, they pulled out all the stops—an AAC-themed 5K, a parade, a community festival, and even a reenactment of their winning jury presentation. So much pride, joy, and fun packed into one celebration!
September 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This community is strengthening its civic infrastructure...
This community is engaging neighborhoods in climate actions...
This community is on the move...

The #AAC2025 City of Carrboro, NC!
Relive their high energy presentation:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uoJ...
Carrboro, NC - 2025 All-America City Winner
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September 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
#Akron #Ohio showed us what #community means to them during their #AAC2025 presentation. Give it a 👀📼 and prepare to be inspired 🤩🌟: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE8O...
Akron, OH - 2025 All-America City Winner
YouTube video by allamericacity
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August 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Join @civicleague.bsky.social on August 21st to hear how individuals and communities can participate in United Against Hate Week, a nationwide call for civic action that brings together neighbors, institutions, and local leaders to stand against hate and foster #belonging. ow.ly/9wZM50WEx7f
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: United Against Hate Week: Strengthening Belonging Through Local Action. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Join us to learn how to engage residents and leaders to build inclusive communities! This webinar will inspire practical ways that individuals and communities can participate in United Against Hate W...
us02web.zoom.us
August 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
💪“Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve." Michael Smith, President and CEO of Eckerd Connects and former CEO of ‪@AmeriCorps echoed this MLK Jr. quote during #AAC2025.

👂🗣️Hear his thoughts on the protentional of individual service to strengthen civic health: ow.ly/HMTc50WCNV1
August 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
In an #AAC2025 fireside chat Frederick Riley (Weave: The Social Fabric Project) Mary Thomas (CFLeads) and moderator Kyle Hybl (El Pomar Foundation) led a powerful conversation on how we can better recognize, resource, and scale grassroots efforts that bring people together.
👀📼: ow.ly/o4q850WAKlQ
August 7, 2025 at 1:09 PM
With the help of break-dancers 👯, spoken word 🗣️, music 🎵, mascots 🦅, and charismatic talk show hosts 🎙️, #AAC2025 finalists made environmental sustainability approachable, and dare we say...fun?
👀 📼: www.nationalcivicleague.org/america-city...
August 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM