Create a short-form video (no longer than 3 minutes) highlighting what you love about your town and the small steps you're taking (or hope to someday take) to make it stronger.
Post your video on social media (YouTube, X/Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Vimeo, or Bluesky) and share the link with us here:
If you have any questions, reach out to our contest coordinator, Shina Shayesteh, at shina@strongtowns.org.
And remember: You don't need a perfect town or a big transformation project to compete. We’re looking for places that are currently on a journey, not places that have already got it all figured out!
If your nomination is accepted, we will reach out to you on January 11, 2027, with instructions for submitting these additional contest materials.
To be considered for the later rounds, you'll also need to prepare:
Important: If you are selected to participate in the contest, all of these materials will be due before the contest begins!
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