SUMMIT AWARDS
2026 Summit Award
The Arizona Association of Counties (AACo) and the AACo Foundation proudly invite submissions for the 2026 County Summit Awards. This premier program honors the ingenuity, innovation, and dedication of Arizona county governments in delivering exceptional public services to their communities.
Participation Details
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Eligibility: All Arizona county government offices are encouraged to submit their most impactful and creative programs or projects.
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Submission Guidelines: Entry instructions and criteria are outlined in the application package via the button below.
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Recognition: Award recipients will be celebrated during the Summit Awards Breakfast on Friday, December 11, 2026, at the Annual Conference.
2024 Summit Award Winners
These prestigious awards occur every two years in conjunction with the AACo Annual Conference.
Summit Award Information Technology
Pinal County Treasurer’s Office | OPEX Automation Tax Bill Remittance
Summit Award Employment & Training
Maricopa County Assessor’s Office | Team Development & Collaboration Initiative
Summit Award Community & Economic Development
Yavapai County | Bring Boradband to Congress
Summit Award Civic Engagement & Public Information
Greenlee County | Assessor’s Project C.A.R.E.
Summit Award County Administration Finance & Management
Mohave County Assessor | Address Protection Program
Summit Award Youth & Education
Pima County School Superintendent | Cycle Breaker Program
Summit Award Court Administration & Management
Coconino County Juvenile Court Services | Hope Receiving Center
Summit Award Libraries
Yavapai County Library District | Enhancing Lifelong Literacy Program
Merit Award Urban Innovation of the Year
Pima County School Superintendent | Cycle Breaker Program
Merit Award Innovation of the Year
Coconino County Juvenile Court Services | Hope Receiving Center
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