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Virginia Counties Recognized for Model Programs

RICHMOND (August 8, 2025)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 57 recipients of the 2025 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received a record 155 submissions. Winning

Virginia Counties Recognized for Model Programs

RICHMOND (August 8, 2025)—The Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) is pleased to announce the 57 recipients of the 2025 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs. VACo received a record 155 submissions. Winning

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83rd VACo Annual Conference Logo

VACo is happy to present the official logo for the 83rd Annual Conference being held November 12-14. As noted in the May 19 newsletter, the

Go Green Seminar held on August 2

Water supply planning, water quality in the Chesapeake Bay restorartion and Solar Energy were key issues addressed during the second annual Go Green seminar held

2017 Green Government Challenge launched

October 6 is the deadline for VACo members to register and submit their scores for certification under the 2017 Green Government Challenge, a friendly competition

2017 VACo County Officials’ Summit

Gubernatorial Candidates Ed Gillespie and Ralph Northam to speak at the County Officials’ Summit Lieutenant Governor candidates Fairfax and Vogel will also speak 9 a.m.

media inquiries

VACo welcomes media inquiries. We have experts who know the issues well and can give stories perspective and color. Our experts are well-respected in the Commonwealth and have experience working with the media.

If you need more assistance or have a media inquiry, contact Communications Director Gage Harter at gharter@vaco.org.

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