The National Community Development Association initiated National Community Development Week in 1986 to remind Congress of the importance of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

In celebration of National Community Development Week (March 24-30, 2008), nominations are being accepted for the SHOWCASE COMMUNITY. This designation recognizes communities that have demonstrated exceptional capacity during the past five to 10 years to:

(1) identify community development goals and strategies;

(2) combine local, state, and federal resources to achieve those goals, and

(3) accomplish major projects with positive impacts on the community.

Award winners will be announced at a special event held at the State Capitol during CD Week!

The Nebraska Community Development Week is sponsored by the Nebraska Rural Development Commission, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, US Department of Agriculture – Rural Development, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, NCIP, the City of Omaha, the City of Lincoln and other community development organizations.

2008 Showcase Community Award

“ On the Right Road"

2008 Winners

Governors Showcase Community: Burwell
Honorable Showcase Community: Atkinson

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Nebraska communities can celebrate CD week by hosting local proclamation signings and ceremonies recognizing volunteers and development professionals. Click here for more ideas on local participation activities.

Community Development Recognition

The Governor’s Showcase Community award is designated through a competitive nomination process to one community each year. The designation is considered continuous (only one designation per community is given). The Governor’s Showcase communities include:

These communities have demonstrated exceptional capacity to combine resources to address needs and implement community goals. Governor’s Showcase Communities may market themselves as such for years after the original designation.