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All America City Award Letter of Intent
SUBMITTED BY: Elise Sorum-Birk, Deputy Clerk
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Attached is the “letter of intent to apply” for the 2025 All America City Award that was submitted on behalf of the City of Valdez.
The 2025 theme for the award is “Strengthening Environmental Sustainability through Inclusive Community Engagement” and Valdez’s application will highlight Meals Hill, Plan Valdez, local workforce development programs (especially in natural resources and mariculture) and city emergency management efforts.
The final application is due February 27, 2025.
Learn more about the award and see past winners here: <https://www.nationalcivicleague.org/america-city-award/>