What is a Proclamation?
A proclamation is an official document issued by a government official to commemorate a specific time period (ex. day, week, or month) with the goal of honoring and celebrating events or increasing awareness of noteworthy issues among citizens.
How to Request a Proclamation
Contact the State or Local Government Office – Governors, county executives, mayors, state legislatures, municipalities, counties, cities or towns can issue proclamations. Details about each state’s proclamation guidelines as well as contact information can be found here. For other municipalities such as cities/towns, go to their website and search for the term “proclamation.”
● Include a few sentences about why it is important to you – share your story!
● Attach a Draft Proclamation (download samples here)
● Allow enough time – we suggest sending your request at least a month in advance
Take it to the Next Level!
A proclamation is an effective tool for gaining public recognition of your event because it carries the full support of a key government official in your state or community (see Fundraising). Pitch a story to your local paper or media outlets (see Media Coverage).
