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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 (April 4-10, 2010), 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.
Submit the 2010 Showcase Community Nomination Form (. pdf) (. doc) by March 15, 2010. Governor Heineman will announce the designated 2010 Showcase Community at a ceremony celebrating CD Week. The ceremony will be held at the State Capitol during CD Week.
2010 Showcase Community Award
2010 Winners
Governors Showcase Community: Scribner
Honorable Showcase Community: Cambridge
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.
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:
- Scribner—Designated in 2010
- Farnam—Designated in 2009
- Burwell—Designated in 2008
- Bassett—Designated in 2007
- Laurel—Designated in 2006
- Ord—Designated in 2005
- Ravenna—Designated in 2004
- Lexington—Designated in 2004
- South Sioux City—Designated in 2003
- Louisville—Designated in 2002
- Ainsworth—Designated in 2001
- Central City—Designated in 2000
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.
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