Awards

CMSD is proud to have received many awards over the years to commemorate excellence in financial reporting, governance, innovation, transparency, public outreach, education, safety, sustainability, and services to the community.

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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
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award – Government Finance Officers Association
- Fiscal Years 2021-23
- Fiscal Years 2023-25
Triple Crown Award (Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021) – Government Finance Officers Association
Outstanding Financial Reporting (Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010) – California Society of Municipal Finance Officers

GOVERNANCE, INNOVATION & TRANSPARENCY
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District Transparency Certificate of Excellence – Special District Leadership Foundation
District of Distinction Accreditation (2009-2024) – Special District Leadership Foundation
Technology Innovation Award (2021) – Government Technology
Gold Award in Engineering Achievement (2021) – California Water Environment Association’s Santa Ana River Basin Section
Innovative Program of the Year (2021) - California Special Districts Association
Certificate of Achievement in Performance Management (2020-2021) – International City/County Management Association
- 2021
- 2020
Overall Excellence in Talent (2020) - International City/County Management Association
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
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Silver Medal - Community Engagement & Outreach: Project of the Year (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
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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
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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