City Recognition

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​​​​​​​Here is a listing of the many national and international awards and recognition the city has earned,  including:

  • The prestigious, Carl Bertelsmann Award for being the best-run city government in the world.
  • being named an All-America City five times by the National Civic League.

Questions about city awards and recognition? Contact the city's Communications Office at 602-262-7177.

 

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Award: Date:

What Works Cities Certification, Platinum

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Jan. 23, 2024

2022 Digital Cities Survey Winner

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Nov. 16, 2023

2023 National Award of Merit

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Nov. 5, 2023

Top Green Fleet of 2023

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Sep. 5, 2023

91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant, Gold Award

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Aug. 31, 2023

Housing Hero Award for Soluna Choice Neighborhoods Housing Community

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Aug. 19, 2023

NAFA Green Fleet Award (2023)

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Aug. 14, 2023

K9 Officer of the Year

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Aug. 1, 2023

Arizona Gang Investigators Association Awards

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Aug. 1, 2023

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Telecommunication Specialist of the Year Award

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Aug. 1, 2023

Forensic Scientist of the Year

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Aug. 1, 2023

Public Works Project of the Year in Environmental for More than $75 Million

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July 27, 2023

Esri Special Achievement 2023 Award

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July 1, 2023

Project of the Year: Structures $25-75M

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June 1, 2023

National Association of Police Organizations TOP COP Award

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May 12, 2023

NALHFA Annual Conference HOME Excellence Award

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May 3, 2023

Experience Obsessed Award

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May 1, 2023

Airport Executive of the Year

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May 1, 2023

Briggs J. White Memorial Award

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May 1, 2023

NAFA 100 Best Fleets Award (2023) 61st Place

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April 14, 2023

Smart Cities North America Award

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April 1, 2023

Arizona Multi-Housing Association Award

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April 1, 2023

Sixth Annual Smart Cities North America Awards

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March 20, 2023

America’s Best Large Employers - Forbes

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March 1, 2023

Arizona's Largest Employers – Phoenix Business Journal (#9)

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March 1, 2023

Champions in Worksite Wellness Award, Gold Seal of Health Keeping

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Feb. 1, 2023

Champions in Worksite Wellness Award, Gold Seal of Health Keeping

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Feb. 1, 2023

Healthy Arizona Worksite Program Platinum Award

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Jan. 1, 2023

Phoenix Business Journal – Healthiest Employers Award, 13th Place

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Jan. 1, 2023

Banner/Aetna Inspiring Change Silver Award

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Jan. 1, 2023

Build Arizona Award

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Jan. 1, 2023

Airport of the Year

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Jan. 1, 2023

2023 Build Arizona Awards – New Construction/Public Over $50 Million

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Jan. 1, 2023

23rd Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant, Platinum Award

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Nov. 1, 2022

Outstanding Outreach Program

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Oct. 1, 2022

Environmental Achievement Award in the Innovation Category

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Sep. 19, 2022

National Award of Merit in Administrative Innovation

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Sep. 1, 2022

NAFA Green Fleet Award (2022)

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Aug. 15, 2022

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to City of Phoenix Aviation Department

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Aug. 1, 2022

Community Impact Award

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Aug. 1, 2022

Spirit of Service Award

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July 1, 2022

National Association of Police Organizations TOP COP Award

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May 12, 2022

Outstanding Safety Leader

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May 1, 2022

Global Biorisk Advisory Council Certified

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May 1, 2022

NAFA 100 Best Fleets Award (2022) 36th Place

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April 11, 2022

AZ Water Association Awards 2022

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April 1, 2022

America’s Best Large Employers - Forbes

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March 1, 2022

Woman of the Year

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March 1, 2022

Best Non-Highway Bridge

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Feb. 1, 2022

Healthy Arizona Worksite Program Platinum Award

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Jan. 1, 2022