About Us
History & Regional Awards
Since 1957, the Council of Governments has helped tackle metropolitan Washington’s biggest challenges, such as revitalizing the Potomac River, ensuring the Metro system was fully built, and strengthening emergency preparedness after 9/11. Throughout its history, the COG Board of Directors has been guided by leaders from the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. It has also regularly recognized outstanding contributions by area leaders and partners through its Regional Awards.
The following video is a short history of the Council of Governments and the region it serves. It was produced for COG's 50th Anniversary in 2007 and narrated by local broadcast journalist Gordon Peterson.
News & Multimedia
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October 25, 2013
During the graduation ceremony of COG's Institute for Regional Excellence on October 25, Montgtomery County Chief Administrative Officer Tim Firestine and...
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June 25, 2013
Local business leaders and elected officials attended the 16th Annual Employer Recognition Awards ceremony hosted by the Metropolitan Council of Governments’...
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May 9, 2013
The 2013 Foster Parents of the Year for metropolitan Washington are honored this month for their commitment to their foster sons and daughters as well as to the...
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December 12, 2012
Fairfax County Supervisor lauded for unprecedented two-year chairmanship of the WMATA Board of Directors during pivotal moment in transit system’s history.
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December 12, 2012
OPM recognized for close coordination with area officials to improve incident management in the metropolitan Washington region.