Nominations Open
Every year, East-West Gateway Council of Governments’ (EWG) Outstanding Local Government Achievement (OLGA) awards honor the extraordinary work of individuals, municipal and county governments/departments, special purpose districts and public educational institutions in the city of St. Louis and Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles and St. Louis counties in Missouri and Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties in Illinois. The honorees are celebrated at EWG’s Annual Meeting held every November. This year’s ceremony is scheduled for November 15.
Nominations are open NOW for the 2024 cycle in the following categories:
Exemplary Accomplishment by a Local Government Jurisdiction, Agency, or Individual
Honors local government jurisdictions, special purpose and school districts, public agencies and individuals for unique achievements in the creation and implementation of exemplary government programs or projects and exceptional public sector contributions.
Exemplary Collaboration, Partnership or Regional Initiative
Honors joint ventures between local government jurisdictions or agencies and/or private or nonprofit organizations that exemplify high impact, positive change.
Leadership in Planning and Design Innovation
Honors forward-thinking planning and design efforts for public spaces or community development that challenges the way people think about their surroundings.
Gateway Lifetime Public Service Award
Honors exemplary individuals who have given a lifetime of service to the public sector and achieved the highest standard and benefit for the community for more than 30 years.
To nominate a group or individual for any of the above honors, please click here to complete and submit your nomination.