The city of Acworth recently announced that Acworth has been selected as a 2010 All-America City. The National Civic League’s All-America City Award Competition was held June 16 through June 18 in Kansas City, Missouri where 25 cities from across the nation competed for the coveted designation. The distinction of being chosen as an All-America City is a prestigious honor for those communities that have demonstrated success in overcoming community challenges. The Acworth community highlighted three programs where government, business, non-profit, and faith-based organizations came together to achieve a common goal. The three programs highlighted were the Expanding Horizons (an innovative educational program with a vision of impacting disadantaged youth), Acworth Achievers (provides educational assistance through tutoring, recreational activities, and adult mentorships), and the Horizon Field (an athletic field for children with special needs).
The delegation, including youth, business, and community leaders, faith-based leaders and local officials, presented a ten minute presentation before a juried panel of judges. Mayor Tommy Allegood said, “This award is validation of what we already knew. The Acworth community is indicative of the traits aligned with the All-America City designation. Our community collectively accepts this prestigious award and is honored to be chosen as an All-America City. We feel privileged for the opportunity to display our wonderful attributes and to hopefully to inspire other communities to follow suit. What a great day to be in Acworth, Georgia!”
The Acworth community also walked away with the multi-media popular vote award for the video put together by Chris Boggess with Northstar Church. The video highlighted the successes of the Horizon Field. Acworth received more than 36,000 online votes. Allegood stated, “The support we received for the video from the Acworth Community and all over the state of Georgia was overwhelming.”
The delegation including youth, business, and community leaders, faith-based leaders and local officials, presented a ten minute presentation before a juried panel of judges.
The delegation including youth, business, and community leaders, faith-based leaders and local officials, presented a ten minute presentation before a juried panel of judges. 
