• Each item is worth a point value. Some items are required.
  • For the Local Government Communicator (Individual) certificate, you must complete all required items within a 6-month period and reach at least 40 points to receive the designation for the first time. To renew the designation annually, you must reach at least 25 points in subsequent years.
  • For the Governmental Entity certificate, the entity must reach at least 100 points to receive the designation. Renew annually for the same point value.
  • For both certificates, points are tallied from October 1, 2023 –March 30, 2024 (6-month period).
  • Application window opens in early January and runs through March 30.
  • Application process: Must be an FMCA member in good standing to apply as an individual and/or on behalf of the governmental entity. FMCA members will use the submission form on the FMCA website to self-report accumulated points with corresponding items and upload document proof or screenshots. 
  • Certificate recipients will be announced in conjunction with Annual Conference in May.

Click here to read all about the program and see the certificate rubrics.

Click here to watch the required "Ethics for the Municipal Communicator" webinar.

Click here to access the FMCA Professional Development Plan sample.

Click here  to access and sign the FMCA Excellence Pledge.