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Nominations for COG's Annual Awards

It's time once again for COG Members to nominate your outstanding peers and partners! The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments will honor outstanding regional accomplishments at COG's 2012 Annual Membership and Awards Luncheon on December 12 at the Marriott Metro Center in Washington, DC. The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, November 20 at 5:00 p.m.

Nominations are being accepted in two categories:

1. Elizabeth and David Scull Metropolitan Service Award
   This award honors COG Members (local, state or federal elected officials) for outstanding contributions to our region. The Scull award symbolizes excellence in regional service while in public office. Check eligibility or nominate now.

2. Regional Partnership Award
   This award is given to organizations or companies support of COG's programs or policies. The partnership award focuses attention on businesses, nonprofits, foundations or community partnership organizations that have worked in cooperation with COG to improve the quality of life for all who live in our region. Check eligibility or nominate now.

Note: Only COG Members are permitted to submit nominations.

Selection Procedure

Recipients will be chosen by a confidential selection committee appointed by the COG Board Chair. To maintain impartiality and integrity, the names of the reviewers will not be made public until the awards are presented. For additional assistance and questions, call 202-962-3214.

Past Recipients

Elizabeth and David Scull Metropolitan Service Award
2011	Judith "J" Davis, Greenbelt
2010	David Snyder, Falls Church
2009	Sharon Bulova, Fairfax County
2008	Sen. Ben Cardin (MD) and Rep. Tom Davis (VA)
2007	Jay Fisette, Arlington County
2006	Anthony Williams, District of Columbia
2005	Phil Mendelson, District of Columbia
2004	Bruce R. Williams, Takoma Park
2003	Mary K. Hill, Prince William County
	Penelope A. Gross, Fairfax County
2002	Kerry J. Donley, City of Alexandria
2001	Carol Schwartz, District of Columbia
	Douglas M. Duncan, Montgomery County
2000	Gerald E. Connolly, Fairfax County
	Charlene Drew Jarvis, District of Columbia
1999	M.H. Jim Estepp, Prince George’s County
	Katherine K. Hanley, Fairfax County
1998	William E. Hanna, Jr., Montgomery County

Regional Partnership Award
2011	Joan Brady Photography
2010	Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers
2009	National Capital Planning Commission
2008	Northern Virginia Regional Commission
2007	Alice Ferguson Foundation
2006	Washington Area Bicyclist Association
2005	Washington District Council Urban Land Institute
2004	Stargazer Foundation
2003	Maxine Baker, Freddie Mac Foundation
2002	Robert A. Malson, D.C. Hospital Association
2001	John Tydings, Greater Washington Board of Trade
	District of Columbia Cable Television (media award)
2000	Clear Channel Communications (media award)
1999	Ritz Carlton Hotel
1998	International Monetary Fund