The CMCA Awards Committee's primary purpose is the solicitation and evaluation of nominations, and the selection of recipients for the following awards:

• CMCA Clerk of the Year

• Outstanding Contribution to a Municipality by a Clerk

• Outstanding Contribution to CMCA by a Municipal Clerk

• Outstanding contribution to CMCA by a Person or Organization other than a clerk

Additionally, the CMCA Awards Committee is responsible for recommending to the Board members who may be eligible for special merit or recognition in a category not listed above and for identifying members who are leaving the profession with at least 10 years of active service and thus are eligible for a retirement award.

This committee is responsible for:

• Soliciting nominations for awards and other recognition
• Obtaining plaques and other items of recognition and working with the President to coordinate presentation(s)
• Arranging for awards presentations at the CMCA Annual Conference and at the recipient's council or board meeting
• Issuing certificates to clerks nominated, but not selected for awards
• Obtaining awards and gifts for the outgoing President
• Reviewing the policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations governing the activities of the committee and recommending updates and changes to the Executive Board
• Sending cards to members who have lost a family member, have been ill, for special occasions, or a directed by the CMCA President
• Acing as the Public Relations Officer by writing and distributing news releases regarding awards
• Transferring records to the Historian