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2021

Carrollton Ranks Among the Top Safest Cities Nationwide. SmartAsset. 2021
2021 Gold Medal Award. Texas Recreation & Park Society (TRAPS). 2020

2020

Exemplary Knighton Award . Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA). 2019
Carrollton Ranks as One of the Most Livable Cities in the U.S., SmartAsset. 2020
Carrollton Ranked One of the Best Places to Do Business in Texas, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate HomeCity. 2020
Texas' Lone Star. Texas Government Insider. 2020
2020 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Recognition Award. American Heart Association. 2019
2nd Place, Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards (Graphic Design). National Association of Government Communicators. 2020
3rd Place, Award of Excellence (Poster). National Association of Government Communicators. 2020
2019 Silver Fleet Award. Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition. 2019

2019

Favorite Place to Work. Carrollton Leader. 2019
Silver Award: Best Promotional Poster. International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA). 2019
Silver Award: Best Ad Series. International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA). 2019
Bronze Award: Best Event Video Promotion. International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA). 2019
Bronze Award: Best Event Program. International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA). 2019
Carrollton Ranks Fourth in Top 20 List of Best Places to Live in Dallas. Money Inc. 2019
2019 Achievement of Excellence Gold Level Award (Prevention Division, Carrollton Fire Rescue). Texas Fire Marshal's Association (TXFMA). 2019
1st Place, Savvy Award: Digital Interactive - Other Marketing Tools. City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA). 2019
1st Place, Savvy Award: Graphic Design - Other Marketing Tools. City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA). 2019
Award of Excellence: Marketing and Tools - Best Use of a Promotional Item. City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA). 2019
2nd Place, Silver Circle Award: Printed Publications - Calendars. City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA). 2019
Award of Excellence: Graphic Design - Publications. City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA). 2019
Award of Excellence: Most Creative Activity with Least Dollars Spent. City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA). 2019
7th in Nation for the Best Real Estate Market, 2nd in Small Markets. Wallethub. 2019
Regional Service Excellence Award (Emergency Management, Carrollton Fire Rescue). North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). 2019
1st Place, Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards (Poster). National Association of Government Communicators. 2019
1st Place, Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards (Graphic Design). National Association of Government Communicators. 2019
2nd Place, Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards (Calendar). National Association of Government Communicators. 2019
3rd Place, Award of Excellence (Grassroots Campaign). National Association of Government Communicators. 2019
39th Best Place to Live in Texas. ChamberofCommerce.org. 2019
1st Place, Best Brochure, Flyer, or Poster. Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2019
1st Place, Best Recurring Special Event. Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2019
2nd Place, Best Use of Promotional Item. Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2019
2nd Place, Most Creative with Least Dollars Spent . Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2019
2nd Place, Public Service Announcement (Educational). Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2019
3rd Place, Internal Communications. Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers. 2019
2019 Strategic Human Resources Department of the Year. Texas Municipal Human Resources Association. 2019
2019 Municipal Traffic Safety Initiatives Award. Texas Municipal Courts Education Center (TMCEC) 2019
Top 100 List of Best Places to Live in America. Homesnacks. 2019
2019 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Recognition Award. American Heart Association. 2018

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
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
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.
2017 Lone Star Achievement Award. Texas Fire Chiefs Association. 2017
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