City of Carrollton, TX
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2020
- 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
- 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). Texa27s 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