South Fayette Township wins state award

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has selected South Fayette Township as a winner of the 2016 Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence for the success of its online communications.
The township’s creation and use of its website and social media outlets were determined to best exemplify the theme of “Information Technology” in the annual awards program, which recognizes local governments for exceptional dedication to improving public services through innovative initiatives.
Township representatives will accept the award during the Local Government Day ceremony April 13 at the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg.
The award application highlighted how in a single year, the township launched four online outlets (www.southfayettepa.com, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube) that created spaces for sharing information, providing public services, strengthening community connections and allowing citizens to provide feedback that contributes to local government decision-making.
“The award validates our team efforts to reach out to citizens, and it encourages us to continue to keep open those lines of communication,” said South Fayette Township community development director Andrea Iglar, who prepared the nomination. “Maybe it’s uncool to say so, but we were high-fiving in the office when we got the award letter. We’re excited to bring home this award for South Fayette Township.”