The Virginia Coalition for Open Government  

FOI Awards Nomination

Do you know someone who works hard to keep Virginia state or local government open and accountable? Have you read an article, seen a television show or heard a radio program that helped you understand the importance of government records and meetings? Has someone in local or state government demonstrated a real commitment to citizen access to government information?

Are YOU a FOIA hero?

The Virginia Coalition for Open Government is seeking nominations for its annual Freedom of Information Awards. The awards are given in three categories: citizen, media, and government. They are based upon the nominee's outstanding efforts in using government records and meetings to keep government open and accountable to the people.

The Coalition's citizen award, the Laurence E. Richardson award, is named for veteran Charlottesville broadcaster Laurence Richardson (1920-1999).

  • If supporting materials are in hard copy only, please mail those to:
    VCOG
    Attention: Awards
    P.O. Box 2576
    Williamsburg VA 23187

Making Your FOIA Life Easier

A seminar for state and local records managers at the Library of Virginia
800 E. Broad St., Richmond
Thursday, May 30, 2013
9:00 - 12:00
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Upcoming Events

  • May 20 FOIA Council Subcommittee on Rights & Responsibilities
  • May 20 FOIA Council Subcommittee on Electronic Meetings
  • May 30 Making Your FOIA Life Easier - a records management seminar

How Many Clicks?

VCOG surveyed all 134 Virginia counties and independent cities and asked,
"How many clicks does it take to get to your local budget?"
Now, click the owl and find out how YOUR locality ranked.

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Virginia Coalition for Open Government 540.353.8264 P.O. Box 2576, Williamsburg VA 23187-2576 Site Credits
Funding for this web site was provided by the National Freedom of Information Coalition, and was made possible by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.