This isn’t necessarily about broadband but it could be. I’d love to see some e-government projects make the short list. The Local Government Innovation Awards will celebrate outstanding efforts to imporve local services. Here’s the blurb from the InCommon web site…

WELCOME TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT INNOVATION AWARDS!

Are you doing innovative work? The Local Government Innovation Awards wants to hear about it!

The Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota is pleased to partner with the Association of MN Counties, the League of Minnesota Cities and the MN School Boards Association for the 5th annual Local Government Innovation Awards.
The Awards recognize and honor outstanding cities, counties and schools in Minnesota that demonstrate results in improving local services.

This year’s awards focus on service redesign. Up to 18 awards will be given out (6 to cities, 6 to counties and 6 to schools). We are now accepting entries through February 4, 2011!

Help us spread the word about this opportunity to share and honor the innovative work happening around Minnesota.
Questions? Please contact us at heapx004@umn.edu or call 612-625-5093.