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2026

Carrollton Ranks in Top 50 List of Economic Developers in the U.S., Consultant Connect, 2026
Branding Iron Award, Texas Library Association, 2026
Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award: Visual Arts - Graphic Package, National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC), 2026
Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award: Visual Arts - Single Graphic , National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC), 2026
Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award: Annual Reports, National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC), 2026
AAA GO Bond Rating, Fitch Ratings, Inc., 2026
AAA GO Bond Rating, S&P Global Ratings 2026
Municipal Traffic Safety Initiatives (MTSI) Trailblazer Award, Texas Municipal Courts Education Center, 2026
ORBIE Award, DallasCIO Corporate, 2026
Gold Fleet Award, Dallas Fort Worth Clean Cities (DFWCC) Coalition, 2026
Young Adult Reading Incentive (YARI) Award, Texas Library Association (TLA), 2026
City's CARE Team Achieves Program's First Cardiac Arrest Save in Texas, Avive.Life, 2026
Top 25 Cities in the Country With the Highest Rate of Pre-Retirees, Hoodline/SmartAsset, 2026
Where Most people Are About to Retire, Smart Asset, 2026
Best Cities to Retire in Texas, Retirement Living, 2026
Best Places to Move to in Texas, Consumer Affairs, 2026
Best 100 US Cities for Retirees in 2026—Did Your Town Make Our List? , Investopedia, 2026
Best Medium-Sized Cities to Live in the U.S., U.S. News & World Report L.P., 2026
Best Places to Live in the Texas, U.S. News & World Report L.P., 2026
250 Best Places to Live in the U.S., U.S. News & World Report L.P., 2026
250 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. U.S. News & World Report L.P., 2026
Exceptional Performance in Journalism Award, Texas American Public Works Association (TX-APWA), 2026

2025

Carrollton Maintains Highest ISO Class 1 Rating, the Insurance Services Office Inc. (ISO) and the State Fire Marshal’s Office, 2025
Carrollton Repeats Prestigious National Procurement Award, National Procurement Institute (NPI), 2025
Carrollton Surges with Important Electric Designation, International Code Council^® (ICC) and the Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry (IAEI)
Carrollton Achieves All Six Transparency Awards, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, 2025
2025 Mission: Lifeline EMS - Gold with Target Heart Attack Honor Roll Award, American Heart Association, 2025
2025 Mission: Lifeline EMS - Gold Recognition Award, American Heart Association, 2025
Code Professional of the Year, Building Officials Association of Texas (BOAT), 2025
2025 Linda Keithley Award for Women in Public Management, North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), 2025
Savvy Award: Best Annual Report , City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA), 2025
Savvy Award: Best Recurring Event, City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA), 2025
Silver Circle Award: Graphic Design, City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA), 2025
Drahn Jones Award for Excellence in Education, American Public Works Association (APWA), 2025
Drahn Jones Award for Excellence in Education, American Public Works Association (APWA), 2025
Management Innovation Award, American Public Works Association (APWA), 2025
Exceptional Performance Award, American Public Works Association (APWA), 2025
TAMI Award: Best Recurring Event, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), 2025
Award of Excellence: Print & Digital - Report, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), 2025
Award of Excellence: Internal Communications, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), 2025
Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award: Graphics - Display, National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC), 2025
Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award: Graphic Arts, National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC), 2025
Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award: Educational or Promotional, National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC), 2025
AAA GO Bond Rating, Fitch Ratings, Inc., 2025
AAA GO Bond Rating, S&P Global Ratings 2025
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification, U.S. Green Building Council, 2025
Municipal Traffic Safety Initiatives Award, Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC), 2025
AAA Bond Rating, Fitch Ratings, Inc., 2025
Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), 2024
Achievement of Library Excellence Award, Texas Municipal Library Directors Association (TMLDA), 2024
In-House Project of the Year (Disaster or Emergency Construction/Repair), American Public Works Association (APWA), 2025
Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation - Bronze, Cigna, 2025
Gold Fleet Award, Dallas Fort Worth Clean Cities (DFWCC) Coalition, 2025
Clean Cities Fleet Recognition Shining Star, Dallas Fort Worth Clean Cities (DFWCC) Coalition, 2025

2024

Achievement of Excellence Silver Award, Texas Fire Marshall Association (TXFMA), 2024
Music Friendly Certified, Texas Music Office (TMO), 2024
Annual Achievement in Excellence in Procurement, National Procurement Institute (NPI), 2024
Savvy Award: Graphic Design, City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA), 2024
Savvy Award: Best Use of a Promotional Item, City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA), 2024
Silver Circle Award: Most Innovative Communications, City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA), 2024
Silver Circle Award: Best Annual Report, City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA), 2024
Award of Excellence: Best Marketing Event, City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA), 2024
Award of Excellence: Best Recurring Event, City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA), 2024
Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award, International Economic Development Council, 2024
Top 20 Best Real Estate Markets in Nation, WalletHub, 2023
Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award: Graphic Arts, National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC), 2024
Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award: Print - Piece, National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC), 2024
Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award: Print - Brochure and Reports, National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC), 2024
Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award: Print - Annual Reports, National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC), 2024
Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation - Silver, Cigna, 2023
Top 5 Hardest-Working Cities in the U.S., CoworkingCafe's Top 20 Hardest-Working Cities, 2024
Top 25 Safest Cities Nationwide, GOBankingRate's 50 Safest and Most Affordable US Cities to Live In, 2024
2024 Municipal Traffic Safety Award, Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC), 2024.
TAMI Award: Publications Report, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), 2024
TAMI Award: Marketing - Public Service Announcement, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), 2024
Award of Honor: Video - Best Use of Humor, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), 2024
Emergency Management Regional Service Excellence Award, North Central Texas Council of Governments, 2024

2023

Gold Fleet Award, Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities (DFWCC), 2023
Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (PAFR), Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), 2022
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Provider of the Year, Texas Health Presbyterian, 2023
Top 50 Best Real Estate Markets in Nation, WalletHub, 2023
Savvy Award: Special Events - Recurring Event, City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA), 2023
Award of Excellence: Graphic Design, City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA), 2023
Award of Excellence: Marketing Tools, City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA), 2023
Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award: Graphic Arts , National Association of Government Communicators, 2023
Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award: Print - Poster, National Association of Government Communicators, 2023
2023 Mission: Lifeline EMS - Gold Recognition Award, American Heart Association, 2023
TAMI Award: Internal Communications, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), 2023
TAMI Award: Social Media - Best Post, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), 2023
TAMI Award: Print Category - Flyers & Posters, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), 2023
TAMI Award: Public Service Announcement, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), 2023
TAMI Award: Special Event, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), 2023
Carrollton Ranks in Top 10 Best Cities to Start a Family Report, LendEDU, 2023
Lone Star Recreation Programming Achievement Award, Texas Recreation & Park Society (TRAPS), 2023
Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation - Bronze, Cigna, 2022
AAA Bond Rating, Fitch Ratings Inc., 2023

2022

Gold Fleet Award, Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities (DFWCC), 2022
Emerging Leader Award, Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA), 2022
Municipal Award in Public Safety Finalist, Texas Municipal League (TML), 2022
Savvy Award: Special Events - Recurring Event, City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA), 2022
Savvy Award: Marketing Tools - Marketing Event, City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA), 2022
Award of Excellence: Graphic Design - Other Marketing Tools, City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA), 2022
Top 20 Best Real Estate Markets in Nation, WalletHub, 2022
ASE Blue Seal of Excellence, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, 2002
TAMI Award: Print Category - Flyers and Posters, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), 2022
Award of Excellence: Public Service Announcement (Educational), Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), 2022
Award of Excellence: Public Service Announcement (Marketing), Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), 2022
Award of Honor: Special or One-Time Program, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), 2022
Award of Honor: Technological Services Category - Best Use of Social Media (Planned), Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), 2022
Award of Excellence: Best Use of Promotional Item, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), 2022
Award of Excellence: Best Recurring Event, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO), 2022
2022 Mission: Lifeline EMS - Gold Plus Recognition Award, American Heart Association, 2022
1st Place, Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards: Print - Poster, National Association of Government Communicators, 2022
2nd Place, Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards: Graphic Arts, National Association of Government Communicators, 2022
AAA Bond Rating, S&P Global Ratings, 2022
AAA Bond Rating, Fitch Ratings, 2022
Lighthouse Community, Best EMS, 2022
Best of Category - Binding & Finishing Techniques, Printing & Imaging Association of MidAmerica, 2022
Top 25 US Growth City, U-Haul Growth Index, 2021
Administration-Management Excellence Award. Texas Recreation & Park Society (TRAPS), 2022

2018

2018 Excellence in Maintenance Award, Texas Recreation & Park Society, 2018
Award of Excellence: Graphic Design Publications, City-County Communications & Marketing Association, 2018
Savvy Award: Printed Publications - Calendars, City-County Communications & Marketing Association, 2018
Carrollton Ranks 3rd Best DFW Suburb, Niche, 2018
Certificate of Appreciation, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, 2018
A+ Ratings in National Renter Satisfaction Survey, Apartment List, 2017
2018 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Recognition Award, American Heart Association, 2017
Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award, National Association of Government Communicators, 2018
TAMI Award: Print – Flyers & Posters, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2018
TAMI Award: Special Events – Best Recurring, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2018
Award of Excellence: Best Use of Promotional Item, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2018
AAA Bond Rating, Standard & Poor Global Ratings, 2018
Best Practices, Texas Police Chiefs Association, 2018
2018 Lone Star Recreation Programming Achievement Award, Texas Recreation & Park Society, 2018
2017 Lone Star Achievement Award, Texas Fire Chiefs Association, 2017
Regional Service Excellence Award, North Central Texas Council of Governments, 2018
2018 In-House Project of the Year Award for Historical Restoration and Preservation, Texas Public Works Association, 2018
2017 Clean Silver Fleet Award Winner, Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition, 2017
AAA Bond Rating, Fitch Ratings, Inc., 2018
Carrollton Ranked One of the Safest Cities in Texas, National Council for Home Safety and Security, 2018

2017

2nd Leanest Local Government, Dallas Business Journal, 2017
22nd Safest Texas City, Safehome, 2017
1st Place: Best Promotional Poster, Texas Festivals & Events Association, 2017
2nd Place: Best T-Shirt Design, Texas Festivals & Events Association, 2017
2nd Place: Best New Promotion Activity, Texas Festivals & Events Association, 2017
2nd Place: Best Event Video Promotion, Texas Festivals & Events Association, 2017
8th in the nation for the Best Real Estate Market, 5th in Small Markets. WalletHub. 2017.
Savvy Award: Special Events – Recurring Event, City-County Communications & Marketing Association, 2017
Savvy Award: Marketing & Tools – Best Use of a Promotional Item, City-County Communications & Marketing Association, 2017
Silver Circle Award: Video – Promotional Video, City-County Communications & Marketing Association, 2017
Silver Circle Award: Graphic Design – Publications, City-County Communications & Marketing Association, 2017
TAMI Award: Flyers & Posters, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2017
TAMI Award: Most Creative with Least Dollars, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2017
TAMI Award: Best Recurring Special Event, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2017
Award of Excellence: Best Use of Promotional Item, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2017
Award of Honor: Internal Communications, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2017
2017 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Level Recognition Award, American Heart Association, 2016
22nd Best Place To Raise A Family in Texas, SmartAsset, 2017
Triple A Rating for GO Bonds, Fitch Ratings Inc. and Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, 2017
American Heart Association’s Heart Saver Award, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center of Carrollton, 2017
2016 Silver Fleet Award Winner, Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition, 2017
15th Most Recession-Recovered Midsize City, Wallethub, 2017
2nd Place: North Park Maintenance Rodeo, Texas Recreation and Parks Society, 2017

2016

Class 1 Public Protection Classification (PPC), Insurance Services Office Inc., 2016
Public Pensions Transparency Star, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, 2016
Savvy Award: Place, Printed Publications-Calendars, City-County Communications & Marketing Association, 2016
Award of Excellence: Printed Publications-Catalogs/Guides, City-County Communications & Marketing Association, 2016
Debt Obligations Transparency Star, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, 2016
Economic Development Transparency Star, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, 2016
6th Best Place To Retire, Zippia, 2016
William J. Pitstick Regional Excellence Award. North Central Texas Council of Governments. 2016
TAMI Award: Flyers & Posters, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2016
Award of Excellence: Most Creative with Least Dollars, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2016
Award of Excellence: Best Use of Promotional Item, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2016
Award of Excellence: Regular or Recurring Program, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2016
Award of Honor: Best One-Time Special Event, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2016
2016 Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver Level Recognition Award, American Heart Association, 2016
5th Lowest Overall Danger Ranking, Darrow Law Firm, 2016
Triple A Rating for GO Bonds, Fitch Ratings Inc., 2016
Traditional Finance Transparency Star, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, 2016
Triple A Bond Rating, Fitch Ratings Inc., 2016

2015

23rd Safest City, 24/7 Wall St, 2015
TRAPS Promotional Award, Texas Recreation & Park Society, 2015
TRAPS Advocate of the Year, Texas Recreation & Park Society, 2015
Best Public Improvement Project, Texas Downtown Association President’s Awards Program, 2015
Savvy Award: Special Events-Recurring Event, City-County Communications & Marketing Association, 2015
Silver Circle Award: Digital Interactive-Electronic Newsletter, City-County Communications & Marketing Association, 2015
Silver Circle Award: Digital Interactive-Mobile, City-County Communications & Marketing Association, 2015
6th Healthiest Housing Market, WalletHub, 2015
Platinum Rating for Financial Transparency, Texas Comptroller, 2015
Carrollton Named One of the Best Cities for First-time Homebuyers, Wallethub, 2015
Top 10 Best Places to Live, Nerdwallet, 2015
Carrollton Named Best DFW Suburb, Niche, 2015
Carrollton Earns All 'A' Ratings for Transparency, Dallas Morning News, 2015
Triple A Bond Rating, Fitch Ratings Inc., 2015
Crown Community Award: Overall Overhaul: Overall Overhaul, American City & County Magazine, 2015
Most Economic Class Diversity, WalletHub, 2015
TAMI Award: Best Recurring Special Event, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2015
TAMI Award: Brochures, Flyers, & Posters, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2015
TAMI Award: Best Electronic Newsletter or Magazine, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2015
TAMI Award: Best Use of Promotional Item, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2015
Public Works Leadership Fellow, American Public Works Association, 2015

2014

Crown Community Award, American City & County Magazine, 2014
Carrollton Ranked 11th Best City for First Time Home Buyers, Wallethub, 2014
TAMI Award: Best Marketing Plan/Campaign, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2014
Award of Excellence: Best Use of Social Media, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2014
Award of Honor: Special Events – One Time, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2014
Triple A Bond Rating, Fitch Group, 2014
Sustainable Practices Award, Texas Public Works Association, 2014
Professional Manager of the Year – Transportation, Texas Public Works Association, 2014
Platinum Rating in Financial Transparency, Texas Comptroller Leader Circle, 2014
Ranked #4 in Economic Development, Dallas Business Journal, 2014
12th Happiest Mid-Sized City in America, Movato Real Estate, 2014
Carrollton Ranked 6th Biggest Bang for Your Buck, SaveOn, 2014
Field Excellence Awards, Texas Chapter of the American Public, 2014
William J. Pitstick Regional Excellence Award, North Central Texas Council of Governments, 2014
Regional Cooperation Award, North Central Texas Council of Governments, 2014

2013

50 Safest Cities in Texas, Safewise, 2013
3rd Best Place to Live in America, Areavibe, 2013
Carrollton Ranks First in Economic Development, Dallas Business Journal, 2013
Award of Excellence: Special Publication, Marketing Department. Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2013
Top 10 Cities for Young Families, NerdWallet, 2013
Public Works Project of the Year Award: Environment, Texas Public Works Association, 2013
Richard Ridings Community Involvement Award, Texas Chapter of the American Public Works Association, 2013
AAA Bond Rating, 2013

2012

Public Works Project of the Year, Texas Public Works Association, 2012
Tree City USA ,Arbor Day Foundation. 2012
Silver Circle Award: Community Issue, City-County Communications & Marketing Association, 2012
Tyler Public Sector Excellence Award, Tyler Technologies, Inc., 2012

2011

Indian Creek recognized as Top 100 Golf Course, Dallas Morning News, 2011
Tree City USA, Arbor Day Foundation, 2011
Public Works Project of the Year: Environment, Texas Public Work Association, 2011
Public Works Project of the Year: Transportation, Texas Public Work Association, 2011
Gold Leadership Circle, State of Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, 2011
1st Place Award in Crisis Negotiation, Texas State Department of Criminal Justice. 2011

2010

Silver Circle Award: Graphic Design Silver Circle Award, City-County Communications & Marketing Association, 2010
TAMI Award: Excellence in Tech Services, Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers, 2010
Savvy Award: Creative Marketing & Communications, City-County Communications & Marketing Association, 2010
Public Works Project of the Year: Environment, Texas Public Works Association, 2010
Tree City USA, Arbor Day Foundation. April 2010
Pretreatment Pollution Prevention Leadership Award, US Environmental Protection Agency Region VI, 2010
Indian Creek Voted Favorite Golf Course, Addison Magazine's Reader's Choice Awards, 2010
Award of Excellence , Building Officials Association of Texas, 2010
Top Law Enforcement Team Award, 2010
Rosemeade Rainforest Voted "Best Place to Entertain the Family", Carrollton Best Overall, 2010
City Recognized for Infrastructure Improvements to Nix Road, 2010