TCMA Programs

Professional Awards

 

 

 

 

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City Manager of the Year

Who Is Eligible?

Any TCMA member serving as manager or administrator in a Tennessee city may be nominated, except for the TCMA president or a member of the Nomination and Recognition Committee. The nomination of an aforementioned members will not be accepted.
Who Are the Judges and How Are the Nominees Judged?

Nominees are evaluated by the Nomination and Recognition Committee based on the following criteria:

• Significant achievements made within the scope of their regular duties.
• Special contributions made outside of their routine responsibilities.
• Length of service to the municipality.
• Demonstration of outstanding initiative, perseverance, or dedication to the profession or their city.

How May I Nominate Someone?

» Complete the Nomination Form

Supporting documents such as pictures or newspaper clippings can be emailed with the application form.

Need More Information?

Email Pat Hardy, TCMA Executive Director.

 

 

Past Recipients of City Manager of the Year Award

2023	Eric Stuckey	Franklin
2022	Kirk Bednar	Brentwood
2021	Tony Cox	Morristown
2020	David Smoak	Farragut
2019	Gina Holt	Springfield
2018	Ted Rogers	Collegedale
2017	Tim Ellis	Goodlettsville
2016	Sherry Spicer - Dudley	Pittman Center
2015	Mitchell Moore	Athens
2014	James Lewellen	Collierville
2013	Victor Lay	Spring Hill
2012	Jeff Broughton	Bristol
2011	Jody Baltz	Tullahoma
2010	Pete Peterson	Johnson City
2009	Roger Haley	Murfreesboro
2008	Jim Crumley	Morristown
2007	Jimmy Scurlock	Dover
2006	Gary Hensley	Maryville
2005	Mike Walker	Brentwood
2004	Angie Carrier	Dandridge
2003	A. Ray Griffin	Kingsport
2002	Cindy Cameron Ogle	Gatlinburg
2001	Charles Stahl	Elizabethton
2000	Earlene Teaster	Pigeon Forge
1999	John Campbell	Johnson City
1998	David Wilson	Goodlettesville
1997	Don Pickard	Soddy-Daisy
1996	Patrick Lawton	Germantown
1995	C.L. Overman	Alcoa
1994	Doug Bishop	Springfield
1993	Lynn Wampler	Fayetteville
1992	John Campbell	Johnson City
1991	Jim Zumwalt	Kingsport
1990	Marvin Bolinger	Athens
1989	Gary Hensley	Maryville
1988	E.C. (Clyde) Fite	Murfreesboro

 

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Assistant City Manager of the Year

Who Is Eligible?

Any TCMA member serving as assistant city manager/administrator, deputy city manager/administrator, or assistant to the city manager/administrator in a Tennessee city may be nominated, except for the TCMA president or a member of the Nomination and Recognition Committee. The nomination of an aforementioned members will not be accepted.

Who Are the Judges and How Are the Nominees Judged?

Nominees are evaluated by the Nomination and Recognition Committee based on the following criteria:

• Significant achievements made within the scope of their duties.
• Contributions made above and beyond their routine responsibilities.
• Length of service to the municipality and within the profession of local government management.
• Contributions to TCMA and public service.
• Demonstration of outstanding leadership, initiative, perseverance, creativity, and dedication in service to their community.
• Clear commitment to the ideal of public service and to local government.
• Other contributions to the community.

 

How May I Nominate Someone?

A nomination must include the endorsement of the city manager/administrator to be considered.

» Complete the Nomination Form

Need More Information?

Email Pat Hardy, TCMA Executive Director.