Awards
FINANCE

Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting – Government Finance Officers Association
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report – Government Finance Officers Association
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report – Government Finance Officers Association
- Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020
- Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019
- Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018
- Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017
- Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2016
- Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015
- Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2014
- Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013
- Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2012
- Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2011
GOVERNANCE, INNOVATION & TRANSPARENCY

- Technology Innovation Award (2021) - Government Technology
- Certificate of Achievement in Performance Management (2020-2021) – International City/County Management Association
- Innovative Program of the Year (2021) - California Special Districts Association
- Overall Excellence in Talent (2020) - International City/County Management Association
- District of Distinction Accreditation (2009-2021) – Special District Leadership Foundation
- District Transparency Certificate of Excellence – Special District Leadership Foundation
- Program Excellence in Governance Award for Introduction of Innovative Customer Service (2016) – International Institute of Municipal Clerks
- Gold Recognition in Special District Governance (2014) – Special District Leadership Foundation
- Innovative Project (2012) – California Special Districts Association
PUBLIC OUTREACH & EDUCATION

- Community Engagement & Outreach: Project of the Year - Large Award - Silver Medal (2019) - California Water Environment Association’s Santa Ana River Basin Section
- Award of Distinction for Excellence in Public Information & Communications (2019) – California Public Information Officials
- Bronze Excellence Award for Education (2011) – Solid Waste Association of North America
- Public Education Award (2009) – California Water Environment Association’s Santa Ana River Basin Section
- Exceptional Public Outreach Award (2003) – California Special Districts Association
SAFETY
- McMurchie Excellence in Safety Award (2012) – Special District Risk Management Authority
- Perfect Record Award (2010) – National Safety Council
SUSTAINABILITY

- Outstanding HHW/Universal/Electronic Recycling Award (2019) – California Resource Recovery Association
- Gold Excellence Award for Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems (2016) – Solid Waste Association of North America
- LEED Platinum Certification (2011) – U.S. Green Building Council
- Award of Recognition (2011) – Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo
- Mesa Green Design Award (2010) – City of Costa Mesa Planning Commission
- Outstanding Efforts in Water Conservation (2009) – Mesa Water District
WASTEWATER SERVICES

- SPOTLight Volunteer Award (2016) – California Water Environment Association’s Santa Ana River Basin Section
- Collection System of the Year (2015) – California Water Environment Association’s Santa Ana River Basin Section
- Collection System of the Year (2012) – California Water Environment Association’s Santa Ana River Basin Section