Arts and Culture Award 

This award program is designed to encourage counties to submit successful programs that have used arts and cultural activities to address not only the quality of life, but also social problems in their communities. Eligibility is extended not only to outstanding arts and historical preservation programs, but also to innovative funding processes that have been used to fund arts and cultural programs.

The winning county is presented its award during a special ceremony held during NACo's Annual Conference.

The application deadline is April 13. 2012.