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April 12, 2023 - Harrisburg, PA

Shapiro Administration Recognizes Recipients of 2023 Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence

On behalf of Governor Josh Shapiro, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger is recognizing municipalities and local government officials for their dedication to strengthening their communities and better serving their residents.

Fifteen communities, five organizations, and eight individuals from across the commonwealth were recognized for excellent service as part of the 27th Annual Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence. Information about the recipients can be found on DCED's website.

"The important work done by local officials across our Commonwealth has the power to impact Pennsylvania families every day," said Governor Shapiro. "Each of this year's recipients have shown exceptional dedication to improving public services through innovative initiatives and a continued focus on getting things done for their communities. The individuals, municipalities, organizations, and counties being recognized today represent the best of us, and public service is not just what they do - it's who they are."

Speakers Include:
Rick Vilello, Deputy Secretary for Community Affairs and Development
Kelly Robertson, Executive Director of the Governor's Center for Local Government Services
Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis



The Shapiro Administration recognizes recipients of the 2023 Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration recognizes recipients of the 2023 Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis recognizes recipients of the 2023 Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis recognizes recipients of the 2023 Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration recognizes fifteen communities, five organizations, and eight individuals from across the commonwealth for excellent service as part of the 27th Annual Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration recognizes recipients of the 2023 Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration recognizes recipients of the 2023 Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Kelly J. Robertson, Executive Director of the Governors Center for Local Government Services, recognizes recipients of the 2023 Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration recognizes recipients of the 2023 Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration recognizes recipients of the 2023 Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Kelly J. Robertson and Richard P. Vilello, Jr. host the 2023 Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Concord Township and Newlin Grist Mill receive the Building Community Partnerships Award for their work in relocating the Newlin Grist Mill to a 160-acre park to further preserve the Newlin family history, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> West Goshen Township receives the Health & Wellness Initiatives Award for their leadership in sustainability and environmental initiatives in Chester County, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Kelly J. Robertson and Richard P. Vilello, Jr. host the 2023 Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Tri-County Regional Planning Commission receives the Innovative Community/Governmental Initiatives Award for their Regional Water Resource Enhancement Program, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration recognizes recipients of the 2023 Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Kelly J. Robertson, Executive Director of the Governors Center for Local Government Services, recognizes recipients of the 2023 Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick receives the County Commissioners Association of PA Career Recognition Award, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis recognizes recipients of the 2023 Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_19.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis recognizes recipients of the 2023 Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_20.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration recognizes fifteen communities, five organizations, and eight individuals from across the commonwealth for excellent service as part of the 27th Annual Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_21.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Shapiro Administration recognizes recipients of the 2023 Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_22.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lower Moreland Township & Bryn Athyn Borough receive the Intergovernmental Cooperation Award for their Emergency Response Services Intergovernmental Agreement, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_23.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Salem Township Supervisor Merel "Jim" Swingle receives the Municipal Leadership Award, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_24.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin Leah Eppinger, AICP, receives the PA Chapter of the American Planning Association Career Recognition Award, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_25.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> West Bradford Township Supervisor Jack M. Hines, Jr. receives the PA State Association of Township Supervisors Career Recognition Award, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_26.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association's Immediate Past President John Berti receives the PA Municipal Authorities Association Career Recognition Award, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_27.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> City of Beaver Falls receives the Promoting Community/Economic Revitalization award for work on its Innovation Corridor, a downtown economic revitalization and reconfiguration project, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_28.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Concord Township and Newlin Grist Mill receive the Building Community Partnerships award for their work in relocating the Newlin Grist Mill to a 160-acre park to further preserve the Newlin family history, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_29.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Jessup Borough Council receives the award for Fiscal Accountability & Best Management Practices for their work in creating a balanced budget and updated plans and ordinances, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_30.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lansdowne Borough Council receives the award for Health & Wellness Initiatives for increased bicycle and pedestrian connectivity in the Landsdowne Bicycle Loop, Gateway Slope Pathway, and Tot Lot on McKinley Avenue, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_31.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Westtown Township Board of Supervisors receives the Health & Wellness Initiatives Award for their open space referendum vote in November 2022, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_32.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Aleppo Township receives the Information Technology award for adopting new and modern technology that has allowed residents to be more active in their community, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_33.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Southwest Butler Stormwater Planning Group receives the Innovative Planning and Sound Land Use Practices award for their regional stormwater planning initiative, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_34.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Springfield Township receives the Innovative Planning and Sound Land Use Practices award for their township park revitalization initiative, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_35.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> City of Hermitage and Borough of Wheatland receive the award for Intergovernmental Cooperation following the successful merge into one municipality, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_36.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Upper Chichester Township receives the award for Promoting Community/Economic Revitalization for their work creating a Community Report to achieve their goal of becoming a "Heart and Soul" community, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_37.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Borough of Mahanoy City receives the Responding to Adversity Award for adopting a recovery plan to become a fiscally stable community, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_38.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Salem Township Supervisor Merel "Jim" Swingle receives the Municipal Leadership Award, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_39.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin Leah Eppinger, AICP, receives the PA Chapter of the American Planning Association Career Recognition Award, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_40.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of Dauphin Leah Eppinger, AICP, receives the PA Chapter of the American Planning Association Career Recognition Award, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_41.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> West Bradford Township Supervisor Jack M. Hines, Jr. receives the PA State Association of Township Supervisors Career Recognition Award, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_42.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association's Immediate Past President John Berti receives the PA Municipal Authorities Association Career Recognition Award, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_43.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association's Immediate Past President John Berti receives the PA Municipal Authorities Association Career Recognition Award, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_44.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Southwest Butler Stormwater Planning Group receives the Innovative Planning and Sound Land Use Practices award for their regional stormwater planning initiative, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_45.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Department of Community and Economic Development recognizes municipalities and local government officials for their dedication to strengthening their communities and better serving their residents, at the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA on April 12, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22523_dced_localGov_46.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>