After a spirited, patriotic presentation Thursday that featured marching, singing soldiers from the 82nd Airborne All-American Chorus, the City of Fayetteville was selected Friday night in Kansas City as an All-America City Award winner for the third time in its history. A delegation of approximately 60 people, including local officials and children, described to a panel how Fayetteville has shed its former "Fayettenam" image and became a cleaner, thriving community with a strong economy.

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The City of Fayetteville was among 19 North Carolina governments to earn recognition in the fourth North Carolina City & County Communicators' (NC3C) Excellence in Communications Awards presented Thursday, March 29 at the Carolina Inn as part of the NC3C's annual Spring Conference. The City of Fayetteville received four awards: Annual Report: First place (2011 Annual Report to the Community); Marketing Campaign: First place (All-America City strategic marketing plan); Print Publication — Magazine: First place (Parks and Recreation Activities Guide); and Citizen Participation: Second place (Citizens Academy).

One of the most diverse cities in the US, Fayetteville, NC has many awards to its credit and activities for citizens. Fayetteville has won All-America City awards, and honors for the city song "My Hometown Fayetteville" and city show "Kaleidoscope." The sixth-largest city in North Carolina also has numerous historic sites, seven museums, three colleges and universities, multiple entertainment venues, a historic downtown and award-winning golf courses. We're right next door to Fort Bragg and Pope Army Airfield, so we are very military oriented. Immaculate parks and lively recreation centers offer you the chance to experience the outdoors or work on a jump shot. Plus, if you're looking to travel, Fayetteville Regional Airport and Interstate 95 give you many destination options.