Alabama Communities of Excellence

The Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE) program uses a comprehensive, three-phase approach to assist participating communities in planning and preparing for a more vibrant future.

ACE Communities

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ACE 2015 Class:
Six communities were selected to participate:

  • Abbeville
  • Geneva
  • Jasper
  • Oneonta
  • Red Bay
  • Spanish Fort

ACE 2013 Class:
Six communities were selected to participate:

  • Alexander City, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2015)
  • Elba, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2015)
  • Fairhope, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2015)
  • Helena
  • Rainsville, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2015)
  • Saraland, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2015)

ACE 2009 Class:
Five communities were selected to participate:

  • Arab, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2012)
  • Eufaula, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2012)
  • Foley, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2012)
  • Hartselle, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2012)
  • Montevallo, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2012)

ACE 2008 Class:

Three communities were selected to participate:

  • Childersburg, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2012)
  • Leeds Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2013)
  • Livingston, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2012)

ACE 2007 Class:
Two communities have been selected to participate:

  • Evergreen, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2010)
  • Graysville, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2011)

ACE 2006 Class:
Three communities were selected to participate in the 2006 Class:

  • Headland, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2009)
  • Jackson, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2008)
  • Jacksonville, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2011)

ACE 2005 Class:
Six communities were selected to participate in the 2005 Class. All have completed the program:

  • Atmore, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2007)
  • Fayette, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2007)
  • Gulf Shores, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2007)
  • Heflin, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2007)
  • Millbrook, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2007)
  • Thomasville, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2007)

ACE 2003 Class (Pilot Year)
Seven communities were selected to participate. Seven have completed the program:

  • Brewton, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2006)
  • Demopolis, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2005)
  • Guin, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2005)
  • Guntersville, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2006)
  • Haleyville, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2005)
  • Monroeville, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2005)
  • Valley, Alabama Community of Excellence (designated 2006)