The National Civic League is excited to announce the finalists for the 2023 All-America City Award. These communities are being recognized for their work to improve the health and well-being of young people and, by extension, all residents. A primary focus was placed on communities that are authentically involving and welcoming youth in this work. The year’s theme is “Creating Thriving Communities through Youth Engagement.” The 2023 All-America City Awards will recognize communities that are working to improve the health and well-being of young people, with particular attention to efforts that engage young people in this work. Democracy thrives when all residents are active and engaged in the policies and decisions that shape their lives. The 2023 awards seek to identify communities that are breaking down barriers to meaningful youth participation and enacting programs that will improve quality of life for youth, and, by extension, all members of the community.
Below are the finalists:
- Charlotte, NC
- Dallas, TX
- Davie County, NC
- Decatur, GA
- Fayetteville, NC
- Franklin Township, NJ
- Fulton, MO
- Gardena, CA
- Gonzales, CA
- Hampton, VA
- Independence, OH
- Mesa, AZ
- Monrovia, CA
- Mount Pleasant, SC
- New York, NY
- Port St. Lucie, FL
- Redwood City, CA
- Saginaw, TX
- San Antonio, TX
- Wellington, FL
These communities will compete in June 2023 for the title of All-America City! The 2023 All-America City Award Event and Competition will be in-person in Denver, Colorado for the first time in three years, June 9-11. Finalists will assemble teams of residents, nonprofits, businesses, government leaders, young people, etc. to present the story of their work to a jury of nationally recognized civic leaders. If you are interested in serving on the delegation team, please contact the City of Saginaw at info@saginawtx.org.
The award, typically given to 10 communities each year, celebrates and recognizes neighborhoods, villages, towns, cities, counties, tribes and regions that engage residents in innovative, inclusive and effective efforts to tackle critical challenges.
Please join us in congratulating the City of Saginaw, Texas for being one of the 20 All-American City finalists!