Applications for the 2027 Visionary City Award are now closed.
GMA partners with Georgia Trend magazine to present the annual Visionary City Award to nine cities in three population categories:
- under 5,000
- 5,000–24,999, and
- 25,000 and above.
The award recognizes cities that drive positive community change through effective civic engagement and collaboration.
Nominations should highlight initiatives that foster strong working relationships and help make communities places where people truly love to live and work.
The 2027 winners will be informed in late October, 2026.