City Achieves Certificate of Excellence in Government Communications

June 07, 2023

The City of Tallahassee has been recognized for its professional communications efforts, receiving the Certificate of Excellence in Government Communications, awarded by the Florida Municipal Communicators Association (FMCA). The certificate recognizes local governments whose communications staff have established and are utilizing different tools, resources and technology to communicate with residents effectively and efficiently.

Modern municipal communications departments employ a variety of tools to engage and inform the public, which had to be demonstrated to earn the certificate.

"Be it an infrastructure project, affordable housing, public safety, or a park update, the City's award-winning Communications team effectively engages residents and staff to build public trust and provide clear, accessible information," City Manager Reese Goad said. "Earning this certificate speaks to their professionalism and excellent work."

FMCA is a professional network of individuals providing communications leadership and support in Florida's cities, towns and villages.

"Floridians receive their news in different ways, so it's crucial that our local government members ensure they're reaching their residents effectively and providing them with the important information they need," said FMCA President Candice Temple, public media relations director for the City of Palm Beach Gardens. "Receiving the Certificate of Excellence in Government Communications recognizes those municipal communications offices that are leaders in creating and utilizing different resources that make it easier to communicate to their community."

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