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.

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2023 Nomination Guidelines
Please use the following forms to submit your nominations for the 2023 GSCA Awards program. Please contact Valerie.smith@commerce.wa.gov if you have questions or need assistance.
Categories
- Cover form – Guidelines for qualifying (Word)
- Smart Vision Award (Word)
- Smart Projects Award (Word)
- Smart Partnerships Award (Word)
- Smart Housing Strategies Award (Word)
- Smart Equity Strategies Award (Word)
- Smart Climate Change Strategies Award (Word)
- Smart Planning Legacy Award (Word)
Video Highlights from 2020-2021 Award Winners
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Contact
Valerie Smith, AICP Deputy Managing Director
Valerie.Smith@Commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-259-0487