FCCMA 2024 Awards Program

The Florida City and County Management Association’s (FCCMA) annual awards program recognizes the achievements of its members and their significant contributions to the management of local government in Florida. The program includes more than a dozen categories for both awards and scholarship prizes. Awardees from every category are nominated and selected by their peers.

“The FCCMA awards program aims to recognize those members who have demonstrated outstanding service and exceptional contributions to the profession and to this association,” said FCCMA President Mark Cunningham, Assistant County Administrator for Sarasota County. “On behalf of the entire association, I’d like to congratulate this year’s award winners and thank each of them for their contributions to the Association and the profession.”

Click on Terry’s, Jamie’s, Carmen’s, and Scott’s pictures to watch videos from members congratulating them on their awards.

Congratulations to this year’s award and scholarship recipients!

Richard (Dick) Simmons Lifetime Achievement Award

Given to an exemplary member who has served the profession or the association with steadfast dedication, innovation and the highest standard of excellence. This award is a memorial to Dick Simmons – pioneer in the profession, past FCCMA president, range rider emeritus and a 60+ year FCCMA member.

Terry Stewart – City Administrator, Arcadia

Michael J. Roberto Award for Career Development

Recognizes a member who has made a significant contribution to the development of new talent in professional local government management (internships, mentoring, etc.). This award is a memorial to Michael Roberto, a past president of the FCCMA and a recognized leader in the development of public management careers.

Jamie Titcomb
Town Manager, South Palm Beach

Award for Professional Management Excellence

Recognizes an outstanding and long-term local government administrator who has fostered representative democracy by enhancing the effectiveness of local elected officials and by consistently initiating creative and successful programs.

Carmen Rosamonda
City Manager, DeBary

Assistant for Excellence in Leadership Award

Given to a member who has significantly demonstrated excellence in leadership while serving as an assistant (regardless of title) to a chief local government administrator or department head.

Scott Davidoff
Assistant City Manager, Clermont

If You Care, You Do! Award

Given by the board of directors to an FCCMA member for going above and beyond on a project or program.

President’s Award

Given by the president in appreciation for individual(s) who have unswervingly supported the profession of city and county management.

Kurt and Diane Bressner

Desiree Casanova
Assistant to the County Administrator, Sarasota County

Michael Pleus, ICMA-CM
City Manager, DeLand

FCCMA’s Rising Star Award

Recognizes local government leaders in Florida with less than 10 years of local government experience for their personal and professional excellence. Those selected are among the industry’s top emerging talent and will be an integral part of the FCCMA and local government administration for years to come.

Brian Hoben
Community Services Director, Pasco County

Michael Manning

FCCMA’s Lifesaver Award

Recognizes FCCMA members who have employed or contracted Members in Transition (MIT) in any capacity.

Terry Atchley
County Manager, Hardee County

Ajibola Balogun
City Administrator, West Park

David Santucci
City Manager, Deerfield Beach

Esmond Scott
Village Manager, Miami Shores Village

Outgoing Executive Board Award

Given by the board of directors and membership to an outgoing member of the board in recognition of voluntary leadership.

Lori LaVerriere, ICMA-CM
Deputy City Manager, Palm Beach Gardens

President’s Gavel Plaque

Given in recognition of voluntary leadership to the outgoing president by the board of directors and membership.

Mike Grebosz, ICMA-CM
Assistant City Manager, DeLand

B. Harold Farmer Scholarship

Given in memory of an FCCMA past president, this academic scholarship provides a stipend to attend the annual conference.

Gabriella Escobar
Master of Public Administration
Florida International University

Raymond C. Sittig Scholarship

Given in memory of Raymond C. Sittig, the longtime executive director of the Florida League of Cities, this scholarship provides a stipend to attend annual conference.

Jared Austin
Master of Public Administration
University of South Florida

Aspiring Professional Manager Scholarship

Provides tuition assistance and includes a stipend to attend the annual conference.

Madeleine Gonzalez
Master of Public Administration
Florida State University

Aspiring Professional Manager Scholarship

Provides tuition assistance and includes a stipend to attend the annual conference.

Nicholas Odame
Master of Public Administration
University of South Florida

Past Presidents’ Scholarship

Given by the FCCMA past presidents, this conference scholarship provides complimentary registration and hotel stay to attend the FCCMA annual conference.

Brian Ulbricht
ICMA Fellow & Special Projects Assistant
Pinellas County

Emerging Leaders’ Scholarship

Given to a public administration student or entry-level city/county management staff member, this conference scholarship provides complimentary registration and hotel stay to attend the FCCMA annual conference.

Paul Burke
Business Manager
Pasco County

Emerging Leaders’ Scholarship

Given to a public administration student or entry-level city/county management staff member, this conference scholarship provides complimentary registration and hotel stay to attend the FCCMA annual conference.

Nicole Delfino
Strategy & Sustainability Manager
Dunedin

Emerging Leaders’ Scholarship

Given to a public administration student or entry-level city/county management staff member, this conference scholarship provides complimentary registration and hotel stay to attend the FCCMA annual conference.

Brenda Toscano
Special Project Manager
Groveland

FCCMA Service Awards

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