The San Diego County Taxpayers Association is a non-profit, non-partisan organization, dedicated to promoting accountable, cost-effective and efficient government and opposing unnecessary taxes and fees.
SDCTA hosts the annual Golden Watchdog & Golden Fleece Awards Dinner to inform and educate the taxpayers of San Diego County about the good, the bad and the ugly of government efficiency and spending. These awards give the public a singular opportunity to voice their appreciation and disapproval of government spending practices by nominating programs that highlight fiscal decisions of the past year. Golden Watchdog Awards honor programs that exemplify good government practices and efficient use of tax dollars. The Media Watchdog Award honors excellence in reporting on behalf of taxpayers. Golden Fleeces are given to examples of wasteful, inefficient spending. The purpose of the awards is to stimulate public debate and educate taxpayers on how government spends tax dollars in San Diego County.
Register online or download a sponsor/table/seat registration form.
Submit your awards nomination online or download a nomination form.
If you have any questions regarding the event or nomination criteria, please contact us at 619-234-6423.