2018

• 2018 Excellence in Maintenance Award. Texas Recreation & Park Society (TRAPS). 2018
• Award of Excellence: Graphic Design. City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA). 2018
• 1st Place, Savvy Award: Printed Publication. City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA). 2018
• Carrollton Ranks 3rd Best DFW Suburb. Niche, 2018
• A+ Ratings in National Renter Satisfaction Survey. Apartment List, 2017
• 2018 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Recognition Award. American Heart Association, 2017
• 2nd Place, International Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award. National Association of Government Communicators, 2018
• 1st Place, Best Brochure, Flyer, or Poster. Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2018
• 1st Place, Best Recurring Special Event. Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2018
• 2nd Place, 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 (Run for Rover). Texas Recreation & Park Society (TRAPS). 2018.
• Regional Service Excellence Award (Emergency Management, Carrollton Fire Rescue). North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). 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

2017 

• 2nd Leanest Local Government. Dallas Business Journal. 2017
• 22nd Safest Texas City. Safehome. 2017
• 1st Place, Best Promotional Poster (2016 Festival at the Switchyard). Texas Festivals & Events Association (TFEA). 2017
• 2nd Place, Best T-Shirt Design (2016 Festival at the Switchyard). Texas Festivals & Events Association (TFEA). 2017
• 2nd Place, Best New Promotion Activity (2016 Festival at the Switchyard). Texas Festivals & Events Association (TFEA). 2017
• 2nd Place, Best Event Video Promotion (2016 Festival at the Switchyard). Texas Festivals & Events Association (TFEA). 2017
• 8th in the nation for the Best Real Estate Market, 5th in Small Markets. Wallethub. 2017. 
• 1st Place, Savvy Award: Special Events – Recurring Event (2016 Festival at the Switchyard). City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA). 2017
• 1st Place, Savvy Award: Marketing & Tools – Best Use of a Promotional Item (2016 Festival at the Switchyard). City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA). 2017
• 2nd Place, Silver Circle Award: Video – Promotional Video (2016 Festival at the Switchyard). City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA). 2017
• 2nd Place, Silver Circle Award: Graphic Design – Publications (Carrollton’s Pet Photo Calendar). City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA). 2017
• 1st Place, Best Brochure, Flyer, or Poster. Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2017
• 1st Place, Most Creative with Least Dollars. Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2017
• 1st Place, Best Recurring Special Event Over 100,000. Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2017
• Award of Excellence for Best Use of a Promotional Item (2016 Festival at the Switchyard). Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2017
• Award of Honor for Best Internal Communications (Boards and Commissions Video). 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 

2016

• Class 1 Public Protection Classification (PPC). Insurance Services Office Inc. 2016 
• Public Pensions Transparency Star. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. 2016 
• 1st 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
• 1st Place, Best Brochure, Flyer, or Poster.Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2016
• Award of Excellence (Animal Services Pet Photo Calendar). Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2016
• Award of Excellence (Police Department Recruitment Video). Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2016
• Award of Excellence (Public Works Water Conservation Message). Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2016
• Award of Honor as a Special or One-Time 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 (TRAPS). 2015 
• TRAPS Advocate of the Year. Texas Recreation & Park Society (TRAPS). 2015 
• Best Public Improvement Project. Texas Downtown Association President’s Awards Program. 2015 
• 1st Place, Special Events-Recurring. City-County Communications & Marketing Association. 2015
• 2nd Place, Digital Interactive-Electronic Newsletter. City-County Communications & Marketing Association. 2015
• 2nd Place, 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 Receives As Across the Board for Transparency. Dallas Morning News. 2015

2014

• Crown Community Award. American City & County Magazine. 2014
• Carrollton Ranked 11th Best City for First Time Home Buyers. Wallethub. 2014
• Best Marketing Plan/Campaign. Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2014
• Best Use of Social Media. Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2014
• Award of Honor. Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2014
• Triple A Bond Rating. Fitch Group. 2014
• Sustainable Practices Award. 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

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
• Environmental Distinction Award. 2013
• Award of Excellence. Marketing Department. Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2013
• Top 10 Cities for Young Families. NerdWallet. 2013
• Public Works Project of the Year Award. Texas Public Works Association. 2013
• Community Involvement Award. Texas Chapter of the American Public Works Association. 2013

2012

• Public Works Project of the Year. Texas Public Works Association. 2012
• Tree City USA. Arbor Day Foundation. 2012
• Silver Circle Award. “Egret Invasion.” City-County Communications & Marketing Association. 2012
• Digital Interactive Silver Circle Award. 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
• Award of Excellence. Building Officials Association of Texas. 2011
• Public Works Project of the Year. 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

• Graphic Design Silver Circle Award. City-County Communications & Marketing Association. 2010
• Excellence in Tech Services Silver Star Award. Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2010
• Creative Marketing & Communications Award. City-County Communications & Marketing Association. 2010
• Public Works Project of the Year. Texas Public Works Association. 2010
• Special Publication Award of Excellence. Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 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
• Project of the Year. Building Officials Association of Texas. 2010

2009

• Carrollton Ranked #12 Best Place to Move in America. Forbes Magazine. 2009
• Tree City USA. Arbor Day Foundation. 2009
• Greater Dallas Planning Council Urban Design Dream Study Award (for Downtown Carrollton Transit Center Plan). 2009
• Carrollton Ranked One of Safest Cities in America. CQ Press. 2009
• Best Marketing Campaign – Population Over 100,000. Texas Association of Municipal Information. 2009
• Excellence in Marketing Plan or Campaign. Texas Association of Municipal Information. 2009
• Excellence in Media Relations Silver Star Award. Texas Association of Municipal Information. 2009
• Excellence in Media Relations. Texas Association of Information Municipal Officers. 2009
• Excellence in Marketing Plan or Campaign. Texas Association of Information Municipal Officers. 2009

2008

• Best Marketing Plan/Campaign. Texas Association of Information Municipal Officers. 2008
• Best Special Event. Texas Association of Information Municipal Officers. 2008
• Marketing Tools Marketing Event Silver Circle Award. City-County Communications & Marketing Association. 2008
• Silver Star Best Special Publication. Texas Association of Information Municipal Officers. 2008
• Silver Circle for Marketing Transit Oriented Development. City-County Communications & Marketing Association. 2008
• 15th Best Place to Live. Money Magazine. 2008
• Special Publication Silver Star Award. Texas Association of Information Municipal Officers. 2008
• Marketing Plan or Campaign Silver Star Award. Texas Association of Information Municipal Officers. 2008
• Special Event Silver Star Award. Texas Association of Information Municipal Officers. 2008