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​ Broward County FY2023 Awards​

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Broward County has been recognized in numerous ways for excellence in programs, services and outreach initiatives that promote livability in our community and enhance quality of life for our residents. ​

Awards & Recognition Highlights 

National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO)​

Broward County has topped the nation when it comes to the quality of its public information and public education outreach campaigns with 24 NACIO Awards of Excellence in the 2023 competition - more than any other county in the nation.

Seven Best in Class Awards

  • Kitten C​are Program is an interactive experience bringing dozens of kittens to Broward County libraries to interact with children, teachers and families to encourage kitten fostering and adoptions. - Animal Care
  • Late Shift Connect Program subsidizes rides for late-shift commuters who are not able to utilize bus service during the late night or early morning hours. - Broward County Transit
  • South Florida Cultural Consortium Exhibition Catalogue “New Art: South Florida" showcases the artistic achievements of 13 preeminent South Florida artists and celebrates the diverse range of creative talents and provides an opportunity for the artists to gain exposure and recognition for their work. - Cultural Division
  • Message from the County Administrator Video Series​ updates employees on topics relating to the County's goals and values, along with current news and activities within the County. - Office of Public Communications
  • Broward County Resilience Newsletter and Resilient Environment Email Bulletin informs staff, partners, Commissioners and stakeholders of the Department's activities, achievements, latest research, commentary and events. - Resilient Environment Department 
  • Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit Graphic​ is a well-designed logo that includes the host organization's main logo and 2022's “Connect. Commit. Act." tagline and was designed in several layouts to use in promoting the summit on various pieces. - Resilient Environment Department   

Three Superior Awards 

  • HB375 Website provides useful information and clarifies questions and concerns for licensed contractors with regard to changes to the Florida Legislature House Bill (HB735). - Building Code Division
  • Dania Beach Public Art Plan outlines goals and objectives based on themes emerging from public input collected through outreach activities, giving the community access to the arts. - Cultural Division
  • Wonder of the Seas Arrival Campaign brought recognition to Port Everglades as the host port for the Wonder of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world. - Port Everglades 

Six Excellence Awards

  • Pet Press Newsletter is an informative monthly email newsletter connecting the community to the vital services that Animal Care provides. - Animal Care 
  • We're Here to Help Series provides important information about caring and handling of lost and surrendered pets in the County. - Animal Care 
  • The Wellbeing Buzz Logo was created to represent the County's WellBeing Program newsletter, an internal communication piece for employees featuring County benefits and programs, and to stand out from regular County business emails and messaging. - Human Resources 
  • Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo is a unique annual gathering designed to engage high-level government leaders, international trade experts, and delegations from around the world in dialogues relating to international trade, foreign direct investment, and culture towards the enhanced development of South Florida's diverse economic ecosystems. - Office of Economic and Small Business Development
  • Beat the Heat Broward Story Map is a public web-based page for extreme heat distribution and the forecasted increase in temperature. - Resilient Environment Department
  • Document the Floods is a web-based crowdsourcing tool that collects photos and observations from members of the public about the frequency and extent of flooding due to either rainfall or high tides. - Resilient Environment Department

Eight Meritorious Awards 

  • FY2021 Cultural Division Annual Report is a comprehensive report encompassing accomplishments and updates within the Division and includes the economic impact of Broward's arts and culture sector. - Cultural Division
  • Participatory Science Handbook supplies Broward County Public School teachers and other educators with a valuable, multifaceted guide to supplement their science curriculum. - Natural Resources Division
  • Hurricane Ian Updates on @ReadyBroward  provided real-time pertinent information from the County's official emergency management Twitter account on the storm. - Office of Public Communications
  • New Venture Kauffman Business Program is ideal for early-stage and aspiring entrepreneurs seeking assistance to refine business concepts, develop strong business plans and access essential resources through a multi-week course curriculum. - Office of Economic and Small Business Development 
  • Everglades Holiday Park Newly Renovated Campaign highlighted the transformational $15.8 million renovation project through a ribbon cutting, social media videos, earned media opportunities and email newsletters. - Parks and Recreation Division
  • Wildlife Wednesday Video Series introduces the community to the parks while educating viewers about the animals they may see there and sharing important facts about native wildlife, as well as highlighting the beauty and diversity of our parks. - Parks and Recreation Division
  • Port Everglades Receives $19 Million Federal Grant News Release provided information to the public on the significance of the grant and positioned the port as a future recipient of additional grants. - Port Everglades
  • Southeast Florida Regional Climate Summit Logo captured the theme for the 2022 conference. - Resilient Environment Department

National Association of Counties (NACo)

Broward County has received 17 Achievement Awards in 2023 from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for innovative County government programs that strengthen services for residents and are effectively communicated and relevant to the community.​

  • Inaugural World Diversity Week: Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) hosted the inaugural Worl​d Diversity Week program, May 16-20, 2022, recognizing and celebrating the cultural backgrounds of the airport community. (Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation category) - Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
  • Air Quality Science Program: A science program for students to participate in the analysis of air pollution data and learn about the main causes of air pollution. (Children and Youth) - Natural Resources Division
  • Beat the Heat Broward Storymap: A public-facing landing page containing information on heat in Broward County that could empower both the Broward resident, and resilience planner/ government employee to take informed action given the presented disparity of extreme heat distribution and the forecasted increase in temperature. (Civic Education and Public Information) - Resilient Environment Department
  • ​​Mobility Advancement Program Public Perception Survey and Community Focus Groups: MAP Broward conducted a mobility public survey and formed community focus groups to understand and be responsive to community needs while educating them about the 30-year mobility program that will transform the transportation landscape in Broward County. (Civic Education and Public Information) – MAP Broward
  • A Conversation Series for Women: Increases awareness about resources available for women, women entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses and shares personal and professional insights and tips for success. (Community and Economic Development) - Office of Economic and Small Business Development
  • University Student Practicum Program (USPP): A planned program through the Human Services Department to provide students with meaningful clinical learning experiences within Human Services agencies in Broward County. (Community and Economic Development) – Human Services Department's Equity and ​Community Investment Section
  • Interactive Contracts Management Data Visualization: An invaluable self-service tool allowing staff to meet goals and implement mission essential functions without the costly interruptions caused by expired contracts or exceeded expenditure thresholds, allowing Broward County agencies to be better managed, more efficient and more cost-effective. (County Administration and Management) - Resilient Environment Department's Innovation Unit
  • Document the Floods: A citizen science initiative using a web-based crowdsourcing tool to collect photos and observations from members of the public about the frequency and extent of flooding due to either rainfall or high tides. (County Resiliency) - Resilient Environment Department
  • Smoking Vehicle Program: This program functions on a public reporting system to identify smoking vehicles operating on Broward County roads, with the goal of having the owners of such vehicles fix them to reduce the amount of air pollution being emitted. (County Resiliency) - Natural Resources Division
  • Animal Care Dania Beach Case: Broward County Animal Care is engaging the 31 municipalities, the Seminole Tribe, and the Broward Sheriff's Office in a systematic training program focused on unified response to animal-related concerns, utilizing evidence and current best practices that resulted in a successful multi-organizational rescue response to a home containing more than 60 starving dogs living in horrific conditions. (Criminal Justice and Public Safety) - Animal Care
  • Medication Program: Broward County's only certified Sexual Assault Program, Child Advocacy Center, and Child Protection Team, located at the Nancy J. Cotterman Center (NJCC), implemented a medication program in which survivors of sexual assault and victims of child sexual abuse have access to prophylaxis medication at no cost. (Health) - Nancy J. Cotterman Center
  • Broward County Saves Costs and Enhances Network Capabilities with MPLS: Broward County's Enterprise Technology Services Division implemented a Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network to improve communication speeds and data privacy for the multiple business lines of local government in a cost-efficient model ensuring clients have reliable and fast access to their data. (Information Technology) - Enterprise Technology Services
  • Maximo Asset Management Project: An airport-wide asset and work management mobility solution launched at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The fully mobile solution allows real-time communication with field technicians using smart handheld devices. The technology enhances airside and landside operations by connecting work management and location services, map layers, and building levels, providing FLL leaders with a consolidated view of airport activities. (Information Technology) – Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
  • BCL to Go – Workforce Ready: Assists job seekers in underserved areas of Broward County that were particularly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides free digital workstations that include tablets, internet hotspots and online resources as well as a series of Workforce Ready employability workshops. (Libraries) - Broward County Library
  • Ready for College: Designed to assist high school students in navigating the college application process and improve their college preparation skills. The program is broken into sections for either the SAT and ACT test prep or College Readiness workshops. (Libraries) - Broward County Library
  • Dynamic COVID Response Data Visualization: Utilizing data analytics and visualization best practices to create self-service business intelligence dashboards and reports to aid Broward County in its response to and recovery from the physical, economic, and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Risk and Emergency Management) - Resilient Environment Department's Innovation Unit
  • Broward County Transit Late Shift Connect ​Program: A new transit service that subsidizes rides for late-shift commuters who are not able to utilize BCT's bus service during the late night or early morning hours when the fixed route buses are not in service. (Transportation) - Broward County Transit

Other Awards and Recognitions​​


​​​Aviation 

    • ​​​Airport Purchasing Group: 2023 David Wagner Distinguished Service Award, Michal Durden, Senior Contract-Grant Administrator

County Administration​

    • ​​​American Society for Public Administration South Florida Chapter: 2023 Public Administrator of the Year, Monica Cepero

Cultural Division

    • Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS):  2023 National Medal, the nation's highest honor given to museums and libraries for excellence in service to their communities, awarded to the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). First Lady Dr. Jill Biden presented MODS and Cultural Division Director Phillip Dunlap the award during a White House ceremony  ​​
    • City of Fort Lauderdale: Community Appearance Award, “Heron," a large-scale mural, by the artist Peeta, commissioned through the Public Art & Design Program for the Port Everglades Department

Office of Economic and Small Business Development

    • ​U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency:Small & Minority Business Advocate Award for Florida and the U.S. Territories, Sandy-Michael E. McDonald, Director
    • Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance: Partner Council Leadership Award, Maribel Feliciano, Assistant Director
    • Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative: Empowering the American Dream Award, Maribel Feliciano, Assistant Director
    • United Nations Association of Broward County: Sustainable Development Goals Leaders Award, Paola Isaac, Specialist-International Trade
    • Health Foundation of South Florida: 2023 Inspiring Women of Health A​ward, Maribel Feliciano, Assistant Director
    • Broward County Hispanic Bar Association:2023 Honorary Hispanic Award, Paola Isaac, Specialist-International Trade

Finance and Administration Services

    • National Procurement Institute (NPI): Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® Award, Purchasing Division
    • Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials (FAPPO):Award of Excellence in Public Procurement, Purchasing Division​
    • American Heart Association: 2022 Workforce Well-being Scorecard™ Platinum-Level , Human Resources' WellBeing Program 
    • Government Finance Officers Association:Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting, Accounting Division (37th consecutive year)

Human Services

    • The Joint Commission: Triennial Re-Accreditation, Broward Addiction Recovery Center for Behavioral Health Program and Opioid Treatment Program
    • Sun Sentinel: Celebrating Nurses Honoree, Nadine Steadman-Ebanks, Nurse Practitioner at Nancy J. Cotterman Center​

Library ​

    • Florida Library Association Awards:
      • Betty Davis Miller Youth Services Award for Youth: ASL (American Sign Language) Online​
      • Libraries Mean Business Award: BCL to Go - Workforce Ready
    • Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals: ​MarCom Award, Fresh News eNewsletter, gold​

Parks & Recreation

    • American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration: 2022 Presidents Award, Dan West, Director for Outstanding Service on the Legends Committee 
    • TripAdvisor: Traveler's Choice 2023 Award, top ten percent of attractions worldwide, Everglades Holiday Park
    • South Florida Family Life Magazine: "Favorite Place to Swim & Splash" and "Favorite Park or Playground," C.B. Smith Park

Port Everglades

    • American Association of Port Authorities: 2022 Overall Award of Communications Excellence for Social/Web-Based Media 

    • ​North American Marine Environment Protection Association: Maritime Sustainability Passport® Certificate and Seal​​

Public Works 

    • ​American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Broward County Branch: Government Civil Engineer of the Year, Nolando Nigaglioni, Director, Water and Waterwaste Engineering Division​
    • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Miami-Dade Branch: Government Engineer of the Year, Carlos Acosta, Deputy Director, Public Works Department​
    • Florida Water Environmental Association (FWEA): Utilities Management Award for Operational Performance Excellence, Water and Wastewater Services Operations Division
    • Florida Section of the American Water Works Association: Allen B. Roberts, Jr. Award for Outstanding Services to the Florida Section AWWA and Region VI Volunteer of the Year, Kevin Carter
    • Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Florida Rural Water Association:Florida DEP Plant Excellence Award, Water and Wastewater Services Operations Division, Water Treatment Plant 2A 

Resilient Environment Department

    • American Society of Civil Engineers, Broward Branch: 2023 Sustainable Project of the Year, Broward Segment III beach renourishment project
    • Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation: Innovation Accelerator Award 

Transportation

    • U.S. Green Building Council: GOLD Level on the LEED v4 Transit Center Rating System, Broward County Transit's Lauderhill Transit Center, the first LEED Transit Center in Florida and the first LEED Transit GOLD level in the United States 

    • Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) honored Broward County Transit for providing transportation to/from Broward County to the Naples/Cape Coral/Fort Myers area for FDOT emergency response crews during the aftermath of Hurricane Ian 

Visit Lauderdale

    • U.S. Travel Association Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO): ESTO Destiny Award, AFA Magazine Cruise Insert, Printed Collateral Material category ​
    • Condé Nast Traveler: 2023 Bright Ideas in Travel, "Everyone Under the Sun" campaign
    • Florida Trend: Women in Leadership Award, Stacy Ritter, President​​
    • Meetings Today: 2023 Influential Meetings Trendsetters, Stacy Ritter, President​
    • ​Henry M. Flagler Visit Florida Tourism Awards
      • Mixed Media Campaign: Henry: Visit Lauderdale for “Welcome”
      • Print Advertising: Silver: Visit Lauderdale for “Welcome”
      • Resource/Promotional Material-Trade: Silver: Visit Lauderdale for the “Everyone Under the Sun” Trade Show Display
      • Social Media Marketing: Silver: Visit Lauderdale for “Visit Lauderdale’s Old Florida Book Shop”
      • Special Event: Bronze: Visit Lauderdale for “The Next Wave of Greatness”
      • Television Advertising: Henry: Visit Lauderdale for “Welcome”​
    • Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards:
      • AFAR Cruise Insert, Advertising Print Collateral​​
      • Visit Lauderdale and Modern Luxury VIP Event
      • Integrated Marketing Campaign, “Welcome"​​

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