CITY AWARDS

CITY AWARDS

2013

“Iowa Rivers Revival,” a group that advocates for rivers, named Dubuque “River City of the Year” in recognition of the city’s visionary efforts to revitalize its connections to the Mississippi River.

2012

ALL-AMERICAN CITY National Civic League

Community Solutions PaceSetter Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

2011

Dubuque listed among the seven most connected locales in the United States. Praised for being "forward-thinking" and being the first so-called smart city through IBM's program. Connected World Magazine

Dubuque named one of the ten smartest cities focused on IBM's 2009 declaration that Dubuque would become the "first integrated, smart city in the U.S. with interlocking systems watching the interplay between water, electricity, and transportation. Dubuque was the only city in America on the list. Fast Company Magazine

2010

Best small city in which to raise a family (October) Forbes.com

Best small city in the country for projected job growth (April) Forbes.com

2008

100 Best Communities for Young People America's Promise Alliance

The 100 Best competition recognizes the 100 outstanding communities across America—large and small, rural and urban—that are the best places for young people to live and grow up.

Livability Awards Program of the United States Conference of Mayors--June 1st Place in cities with a population under 100,000

2007

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada According to the GFOA, it reflects the commitment of the City and City staff to meeting the highest principles of government budgeting.

All-America City "the Nobel Prize of civic engagement"

National Civic League This award recognizes communities whose citizens work together to identify and tackle community-wide challenges and achieve uncommon results.

100 Best Communities for Young People

America’s Promise – The Alliance for Youth For its commitment to provide healthy, safe and caring environments for young people.

Iowa Great Place Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs

Iowa Great Places have: a unique sense of place; engaging experiences; a rich, diverse social fabric; a vital, creative economy; a pleasing environment; a strong foundation; and a creative culture.

2006

Outstanding Curbside Collection Program Award

Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations In recognition of Dubuque’s comprehensive and efficient program of waste collection services.

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada According to the GFOA, it reflects the commitment of the City and City staff to meeting the highest principles of government budgeting.

Urban Pioneer Award National Trust for Historic Preservation

Recognition of Dubuque’s 20-year commitment to the revitalization of the city’s center.

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting The City has received this award for 18 consecutive years.

Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement Award

(Presented to Dubuque’s Housing Education and Rehabilitation Training (HEART) Partnership, of which the City is a member.)

National Community Development Association

Recognizes exemplary uses of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds which best address the needs of low-income families and neighborhoods.

Phoenix Award (EPA Region 7 Winner)

The Phoenix Awards Institute Recognition for Excellence in Brownfield Redevelopment

2005

Best Development Award 1,000 Friends of Iowa Best Development Award for America's River Project

10 Great Places to Discover Midwest Charm USA Today One of "10 Great Places to Discover Midwest Charm"

Employer of the Year Dubuque American Legion Post 6 Employer of the Year for support of City employees activated and deployed in Guard and Reserve Units.

Dozen Distinctive Destinations National Trust for Historic Preservation One of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations 2005 -- Annual List Promotes Heritage Tourism

Preserve America Preserve America Historic preservation

2004

Achievement in Economic Development International Downtown Association Americas River

All-Star Community Award Iowa League of Cities Americas River Project

Main Street Award Main Street Iowa Best New Development/Construction

Addy Award Advertising Club of Dubuque Grand River Center Logo

2003

Airport Safety Enhancement Award US Department of Transportation FAA Central Region Outstanding compliance with Title 14 CFR Part 139

Americas Crown Communities American City & County Crown Community

Best Total Building Rehabilitation Dubuque Main Street Ltd. Five Flags Theater

Environmental Certificate Participation in shredding and recycling program resulted in saving 23 trees from destruction

Excellence in Communication Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council Interest-Based Bargaining Committee

Excellence in Concrete Iowa Ready-Mixed Concrete Association Mississippi River Walk Phase II

Family Self Sufficiency Program Success US HUD/Region 7 Kansas City Office of Public Housing Implementation of FSS Program Resulting in High Enrollment

Honorable Mention Partnership Award International Economic Development Council Americas River Partnership

Housing Choice Voucher Home Ownership Program Success US HUD/Region 7 Kansas City Office of Public Housing Outstanding efforts in the implementation of home ownership

Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Award Historic Preservation Commission Five Flags Theatre - Excellence in rehabilitating an historic structure

Public Library Accreditation State Library of Iowa Standards of Accreditation

Tree City USA National Arbor Day Foundation The City has received this award annually since 1989

Iowa APA Port of Dubuque Master Plan

2002

Superior Levee Maintenance Award Corps of Engineers - US Army City of Dubuque Flood Protection Program

Outstanding Beautification Project (Landscaping) Dubuque Main St. 17th Anniversary Award Flat Iron Park

2001-2002

Innovative Approach to Addressing Public Transportation Services US DOT Federal Transit Administration Region VII Innovative Approach to Addressing Public Transportation Services

2001

Presidents Service Award Iowa Chapter of the NAHRO Janet Walker for outstanding effort and achievement in the promotion and success of Iowa NAHRO

Airport Safety Enhancement Award US Department of Transportation FAA Central Region Outstanding compliance with Title 14 CFR Part 139

2000

Best Public Education Campaign Iowa Recycling Agencies/DNR Iowa Recycling Award

Certification of Investment Policy Municipal Treasurers Association of the U.S. and Canada The investment policy submitted for review meets the standards. First City in Iowa to receive the award 1/18/95.

Excellence in Communication Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council Solid Waste Disposal Team

National Award of Merit in Administrative Innovation National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Affirmative Customer Services

Public Policy Change Process US HUD Local Best Practice Winner

Special Recognition in Waste Management Governors Iowa Environmental Excellence Award City of Dubuque Recycling Program

Handshake Award of Appreciation Central Alternative High School

1999-2000

FTA Region 7 Y2K Compliance Award US DOT Federal Transit Administration Second City to Reach Y2K Compliance Requirements

1999

National Significance and Contribution to the Quality of Live in Iowa Iowa Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects Eagle Point Park

Prism Award Iowa Committee on Diversity Efforts to promote diversity in the community

Excellence in Trust Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council Health Care Committee

1998

All-Star Community Award Iowa League Cities Dispute Resolution Center

1997

Excellence in Programming Iowa Park and Recreation Association Therapeutic Recreation Programs

International Water Tasting & Competition Winter Festival of Waters 1st Place Toast to the Tap

Excellence in Health Care Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council Health Care Committee

1996

School Business Partnership Prescott Early Childhood Center Working together to nurture each other’s growth.

Fair Housing Assistance U.S Dept. of HUD Outstanding performance in the fair housing assistance program

1995

All-Star Community Award Iowa League of Cities (Iowa League of Municipalities) Developers Roundtable

1994

All-Star Community Award Iowa League of Cities (Iowa League of Municipalities) Prescription Drug Program

Excellence in Collaboration Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council Health Insurance Task Force

Community Water Fluoridation Centers for Disease Control and Prevention For contributions made on behalf of community water fluoridation.