Governor's Smart Communities Awards
The Governor’s Smart Communities Awards recognize outstanding efforts of local communities and their partners throughout the state, creating vibrant and livable communities by achieving the goals of the Growth Management Act and other community development objectives. The Department of Commerce administers the awards program.
Held each year since 2006, the Awards recognize local governments whose exceptional planning efforts have significantly enriched their communities in the areas of job growth, economic development, housing affordability, homelessness, parks and recreation, transportation and subarea development. These achievements are outstanding models for Washington’s local governments.
Announcements

Governor’s Award for Smart Vision also goes to Hoquiam
Commerce shares a moment of pride with the City of Hoquiam for their smart vision.

Governor’s Award for Smart Vision presented to Renton
Commerce congratulates Renton on their Smart Vision Award!

Governor’s Award for a Smart Partnership presented to Kenmore
We congratulate Kenmore on their Smart Partnership Award!

Governor’s Award for a Smart Project presented to Bellevue
Commerce congratulates the City of Bellevue for their well-earned Smart planning award.

2022 Governor’s Smart Communities Award winners announced
OLYMPIA, WA —Eight Washington cities have been named Smart Communities Award winners for 2022. Launched in 2006, the Governor’s Smart Communities Awards program annually recognizes local governments and their partners for exceptional work in implementing the state’s Growth Management Act (GMA) to shape future growth, economic vitality and quality of life in communities across Washington. Award winners can serve as models for other communities on solutions to issues of statewide
Video Highlights
Key Topics
Growth Management
Governor’s Smart Communities Awards Program
GMA Laws and Rules
GMA Periodic Update
Growth Management Grants
Growth Management Topics
Guidebooks and Resources
Civilian-Military Compatibility
Defense Community Compatibility
Regional Planners’ Forums
Short Course on Local Planning
Submitting Materials to the State for Review
Contact
Valerie Smith, AICP Deputy Managing Director
Valerie.Smith@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-259-0487