2025 Awards for Excellence Winners

2025 Awards for Excellence Winners

The 2025 GFOA Awards for Excellence in Government Finance honor seven exceptional programs that embody innovative solutions and the best practices in government finance. These winners exemplify financial leadership, resilience, risk management, and long-term planning, highlighting their commitment to excellence and outstanding financial management in serving their communities.

Budgeting and Forecasting

Charleston County School District, South Carolina

Strategic Budgeting for Student Achievement 

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Treasury and Investment Management

City of Grand Rapids, Michigan

Customer Payment Modernization 
 

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Economic Development

City of Jackson, Michigan

100 Homes Program

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Budgeting and Forecasting

City of Lethbridge, Alberta

Reserve Policies  

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Procurement

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, California

Procurement as a Strategic Partner 

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Risk Assessment

City of Norfolk, Virginia

Risk Management Day

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Capital Planning and Asset Management

Salt Lake City Public Library, Utah

Financial Planning and Community Engagement

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All 2025 Awards for Excellence Winners

GFOA’s Awards for Excellence in Government Finance recognize innovative programs that offer creative solutions to common challenges and showcase GFOA best practices at work.

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