The City of Roanoke earned the 2026 All-America City Award, bringing home the prestigious national honor for the ninth time and reaffirming our place among the nation’s leading communities for civic engagement, collaboration and innovation.
The All-America City Award, presented annually by the National Civic League, recognizes communities that bring people together to address local challenges. The 2026 competition between 20 finalist teams from cities across the U.S., took place this weekend, in Denver Colorado.
“Earning our ninth All-America City title reflects the power of working together to empower residents and build a stronger Roanoke,” said City Manager Valmarie Turner. “Thank you Roanoke! This is our shared achievement, and together we’re shaping an even brighter future.”…