MML Innovation Awards
To find out more information about Innovation Awards Program.
To nominate your project or program for the Innovation Awards Program, make sure to fill out the Application Part 1 and Part 2.
About the MML Innovation Awards Program
The Innovation Awards program showcases municipal programs or projects that have been successfully implemented and demonstrate new approaches for solving municipal challenges. It may also serve as a model for other communities. To enter, a municipality must be a member of the Missouri Municipal League. Only one program per city will be considered. Joint or multi-city projects are welcome (population category will be based on the largest city in the project). Nominated programs or projects must be completed or well established.
The awards will be given in five categories:
• Metro (population more than 30,000)
• Large (population 15,000 to 30,000)
• Medium (population 5,000 to 15,000)
• Small (population under 5,000)
• Member’s Choice (all nominees are eligible and all members are welcome to vote)
The MML Innovation Awards program showcases municipal projects that demonstrate new approaches for solving municipal challenges.The awards complement the League's goal of serving as a clearinghouse for municipal information. The awards recognize and celebrate successful programs, spotlighting those that could benefit other communities.
Congratulations to the 2024 MML Innovation Award Winners!
Metro (population greater than 30,000)
City of Independence
Independence TOGETHER
Large City (population between 15,000-30,000)
City of Grandview
Monarch on Main
Medium City (population between 5,000-15,000)
City of Kearney
19th Street Interchange & Complete Streets Project
Small City (population less than 5,000)
City of Butler
Kenton and Friends Inclusive Playground
Member Choice Award
City of Independence
Independence TOGETHER
Summaries of Projects and Programs
2024 Innovation Award Summaries
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2016 Innovation Award Summaries
2015 Innovation Award Summaries
2014 Innovation Award Summaries
2013 Innovation Award Summaries
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