
The San Diego County Taxpayers Association announced Thursday it is now accepting nominations for the 21st annual Goldens.
The awards recognize the best and worst in local government efficiency, spending and decision-making over the past year.
The awards include:
- Golden Watchdog Awards: Honoring good government practices and efficient use of public money.
- Golden Fleece Awards: Calling out wasteful, inefficient uses of taxpayer dollars.
- Media Watchdog Award (Print & Broadcast): Recognizing excellence in reporting on behalf of taxpayers.
- Public-Private Partnership Award: For stretching taxpayer dollars through cooperation between the public and private sectors.
Winners will be announced at SDCTA’s annual awards dinner on June 16. The deadline for award nominations is April 15.
For more information, go to sdcta.org.






