Entry forms and official rules for American City & County's 2008 awards are now available online. There are no restrictions on who can submit a nomination. Entries are being accepted for:

• County Leader of the Year - Open to all elected officials, department heads or employees working for any county government in the United States. Due April 7.
• Crown Communities - Counties - Open to any county government project in the United States substantially completed between April 2007 and March 2008. Projects can encompass virtually any aspect of county government, such as streets and highways, parks and recreation, solid waste collection and public safety. Due April 7.
• Municipal Leader of the Year - Open to all elected officials, department heads or employees working for any city government in the United States. Due August 11.
• Crown Communities - Cities - Open to any city government project in the United States substantially completed between November 2007 and August 2008. Projects can encompass virtually any aspect of city government, such as streets and highways, parks and recreation, solid waste collection, public safety or city management. Due August 11.