Awarding the best of the best. The GovLove co-hosts teamed up to hand out awards and recap the sixth full year of a podcast about local government. Kirsten, Toney, Lauren, Dan, Ashley, and Ben all selected three of their favorite episodes to honor with the most prestigious award in local government podcasting, a GovieLovie. They also shared their favorite lightning round question, the most embarrassing thing they've done in an interview, and the one thing they can't let go of from 2021.

Hosts: Kirsten Wyatt, Ben Kittelson, Toney Thompson, Lauren Palmer, Dan Bolin, & Ashley Copeland

The GovieLovies Kirsten

1. Onboarding New Employees with Benjamin Mead-Harvey
2. Managing Rapid Growth with Julie Karins, Goodyear, AZ
3. Building and Construction Services with JC Hudgison, Tampa, FL

Ben

1. The First 100 Days as a New City Manager with Tanisha Briley, Gaithersburg, MD
2. The Role of a County Clerk with Brianna Lennon, Boone County, MO
3. The Promise of Public Interest Technology with Tara Dawson McGuinness & Hana Schank

Toney

1. Zoning Reform with Jake Seid, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
2. Transportation for a Strong Town with Charles Marohn
3. Restorative Housing Reparations with Nicholas Cummings, Evanston, IL

Lauren

1. GovLove in Love with Holly Krejci, Seattle, WA
2. Truth and Reconciliation with Gina Peebles, Alachua County, FL
3. Addressing Homelessness in Ten Global Cities with Linda Gibbs and Tamiru Mammo

Dan

1. Designing Effective Interview Questions and Processes with Benjamin Mead-Harvey
2. Curb Management with Chrissy Mancini Nichols, Walker Consultants
3. Everything You Need to Know about ARPA with Emily Brock & Mehreen Haroon, GFOA

Ashley

1. Civil Rights & Racial Equality with Joshua Barr, Des, Moines, IA
2. GovLove in Love with Holley Krejci, Seattle, WA
3. Equity and Workforce Diversity with Nefertiri Sickout, Philadelphia, PA