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Washington, D.C. (June 6, 2018) <\/strong>\u2013 The National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) presented the 2018 General Achievement and Leadership Awards at its 52nd Annual Conference and Exhibition Gala Dinner in\u00a0Orlando last night.<\/p>\n

“We are excited to celebrate the achievements and leadership of our members and nominees this year,\u201d said NARC President \u00adBob Dallari, Commissioner of Seminole County, Florida. \u201cTheir hard work is on display throughout our communities, as they strive to meet challenges in innovative and effective ways. We thank all of our regions for their dedication to excellence, and our leaders for their personal efforts \u2013 and can\u2019t wait to see the progress they will surely make going forward.”<\/p>\n

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

MAJOR METRO ACHIEVEMENT AWARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Southeast Michigan Council of Governments<\/strong>
\nWater Resources Plan for Southeast Michigan<\/em><\/p>\n

This plan focuses specifically on policy recommendations and actions related to protecting and restoring water resources in Southeast Michigan. The policies developed from the plan will be incorporated into a number of SEMCOG efforts, such as the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan<\/em>. Three general focus areas are highlighted in the plan: Blue Economy, Infrastructure, and Natural Resources. The next stage in this innovative plan is implementation, which includes initiatives such as water trail visual mapping, integrated climate resiliency analysis, and wetlands mapping. SEMCOG used a strong public and stakeholder engagement process \u2013 establishing a Water Resources Task Force, which was comprised of 70 representatives \u2013 and holding public input meetings which engaged over 250 people throughout the process.<\/p>\n

MEDIUM METRO ACHIEVEMENT AWARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indian Nation Council of Governments<\/strong>
\nRegional Advocacy Program<\/em><\/p>\n

INCOG is a strong advocate for legislative and policy issues that impact local governments in its five-county service area of northeastern Oklahoma. Their advocacy program consists of four parts: the Coalition of Tulsa Area Governments (CTAG); Federal Policy Agenda; Public Policy Official\u2019s Orientation and Annual Reception; and Tulsa Region\u2019s OneVoice Legislative Agenda. These components work to drive changes in state law to improve the environment, fund major infrastructure projects, increase funding for city and county operations, and much more. CTAG is especially critical in spearheading bills important to the region and opposing those that would harm local governments. INCOG\u2019s Regional Advocacy Program created recognition among local governments that their collective voice is more powerful than many individual voices.<\/p>\n

Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission<\/strong>
\nGreenways + Blueways 2020 Plan<\/em><\/p>\n

The NIRPC G+B 2020 Plan<\/em> highlights the benefits and relationships of both environmental and non-motorized transportation planning through three main topics: conservation, recreation, and transportation. The Conservation chapter focuses on opportunities to connect large but fragmented patches of conservation land across Northwestern Indiana. The Recreation chapter discusses trails on\u00a0both land and in water. Finally, the Transportation chapter outlines policies and practices to continue advancing non-motorized culture in Northwestern Indiana. The G+B 2020 Plan<\/em> is an ambitious vision for tying together distinct but mutually beneficial focus areas in conservation and non-motorized transportation.<\/p>\n

RURAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization<\/strong>
\nHighlands Transit Plan<\/em><\/p>\n

Adopted in October 2017, the Highlands Transit Plan is the first adopted transit development plan for Highlands County, Florida. The strategic vision will guide planning, development, and implementation of potential future public transportation services. The development of the Highlands Transit Plan exemplified regional cooperation as the planning process was coordinated and implemented among multiple local and regional organizations, including Highland County, City of Avon Park,\u00a0City of Sebring, Town of Lake Placid, the Heartland Regional Transportation Planning Organization, and the Florida Department of Transportation.<\/p>\n

LEADERSHIP AWARDS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

2018 WALTER SCHEIBER LEADERSHIP AWARD \u2013 Two Winners<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ron De Carli<\/strong>
\nExecutive Director, San Luis Obispo Council of Governments<\/p>\n

Ronald De Carli serves as the Executive Director of the San Luis Obispo Council of\u00a0Governments (SLOCOG), and throughout his 40+ year planning career has been an advocate for protecting the environment, enhancing the quality of communities, and furthering more walkable communities. SLOCOG Board President and Mayor of Atascadero Tom O\u2019Malley said: \u201cRon\u2019s greatest strength has always been getting local agencies to work together to plan, prioritize, fund and construct transportation improvements that benefit the region.\u201d Ron will be retiring this September after 38 years of service, 28 of which serving as SLOCOG\u2019s Executive Director.<\/p>\n

Jack Steele<\/strong>
\nExecutive Director, Houston-Galveston Area Council<\/p>\n

Jack Steele has led the Houston-Galveston Area Council for nearly 40 years, serving 131 local governments and managing a budget of 355 million dollars. He was at the helm of the council during the difficult recovery period after Hurricanes Harvey, Ike and Rita, providing indispensable guidance.\u00a0 Jack has been a consistent resource and partner to the Texas Association of Regional Councils \u2013 serving as chair for the environmental quality committee and state affairs committee, and vice-chair for the transportation, criminal justice\u00a0and strategic directions committees. He also is an active member of the community outside of his public service- supporting the arts and serving in the United Methodist Church.<\/p>\n

2018 TOM BRADLEY LEADERSHIP AWARD \u2013 Two Winners<\/strong><\/p>\n

Teresa Rochetti-Cantrell<\/strong>
\nMayor, City of Mayfield, Kentucky<\/p>\n

City of Mayfield Mayor Teresa Rochetti-Cantrell will reach her 30th year of service with the city this year. She is currently in her second term\u00a0and eighth year overall as Mayor. She currently serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors for the Purchase Area Development District (PADD), which she has expanded into a new type of program \u2013 the Regional Mayors\u2019 Purchase Area Leadership Symposium (PALS). This program is an excellent opportunity for mayors in the region to network and share ideas on a monthly basis. Mayor Rochetti-Cantrell has helped drive this innovative work to bring localities together to promote the region\u2019s common assets.<\/p>\n

Nelson Wolff<\/strong>
\nJudge, Bexar County, Texas<\/p>\n

Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff has had a long and varied career in public service, which has taken him to the Texas House of Representatives, Texas Senate, San Antonio City Council, and San Antonio Mayor\u2019s Office. Judge Wolff took on the role of Bexar County Judge in 2001, and his leadership was critical to several growth and development initiatives in San Antonio and Bexar County. These successful initiatives include the San Pedro Creek Culture Park project, helping attract companies such as GM Financial and Toyota Motor Manufacturing to the region, and helping lead efforts to secure UNESCO World Heritage designation for the Mission Reach stretch of the San Antonio River. Judge Wolff has been an outstanding long-serving public presence who has helped steer the region along a path to success.<\/p>\n

2018 NARC PRESIDENT\u2019S AWARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dennis Smith<\/strong>
\nExecutive Director, Maricopa Association of Governments<\/p>\n

Dennis Smith has provided over 41 years of service to the Greater Phoenix region and is the Executive Director of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). He has been a member of NARC for over a decade, mentoring other members throughout the country and advocating continuously for shared priorities such as transportation funding. His work involves many successful initiatives across multiple areas such as economic development, transportation, and social well-being. These include leadership in developing the MAG Economic Development Committee (EDC), championing the development of an e-platform for businesses located in Canada, Mexico, and Arizona, catalyzing the establishment of a statewide interactive online literacy map, and chairing the Arizona Council of Governments\/Metropolitan Planning Organization Directors Association multiple times. His leadership and work has consistently cultivated cooperative relationships, leveraged innovation, and contributed to regionalism.<\/p>\n

Information about NARC awards, conferences, and leadership can be found at www.NARC.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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