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22 | Page March 7 I ssueJoin us in celebrating county innovation with the 2025 NACo Achievement AwardsThroughout last week%u2019s NACo legislative conference, county leaders highlighted innovative solutions. Now we want to hear yours! Apply today for NACo%u2019s 2025 Achievement Awards.%u2022 Why apply: Achievement Award winners earn recognition that can include local media coverage, features in County News or other NACo publications and a spotlight at the 2025 Annual Conference.%u2022 Dates to remember: This year's early bird deadline is Friday, March 14, with a final deadline of Monday, March 31.%u2022 New this year %u2013 application fees are waived for select counties: Counties with a population of fewer than 50,000 residents will have no application fee.Learn more and share your county's innovative program. Our team is here to answer any questions at awards@naco.org.Upcoming scholarship opportunity offered by NACo and NationwideThe NACo Deferred Compensation Program offers $2,500 college scholarships for four high school seniors. This opportunity, now in its 25th year, is offered to children and grandchildren of current county employees with a funded 457(b) plan in the NACo Deferred Compensation Program. Applications are accepted until April 30.Learn more about eligibility and requirements or submit your entry here.View all of NACo's upcoming events and webinars here.