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​​​​​​​​Broward County 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 ​​​

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​National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO)​

Broward County received 29 Awards of Excellence in 2024 from the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) for its quality of its public information and public education outreach campaigns.

National Association of Counties (NACo)

Broward County has received 33 Achievement Awards in 2024 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.

    Other Awards and Recognitions​​

    Aviation

    • Broward Sheriff's Office: 2023 Lifesaving Award, ​Mark Gale
    • Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce, Visionary Leadership "Guiding Light" Award, Mark Gale
    • ​​2nd Annual Determined Women Succeed Reception, hosted Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Champion Recipient, Celina Saucedo​​, Chief Administrative Officer

    Office of Economic & Small Business Development

    Finance and Administration Services​​

      • Healthiest Employers: 2023 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, Broward County Human Resources' WellBeing Program
      • Healthiest Employers: 2023 Healthiest Employee Wellness Champion Award, Linda Duffy, WellBeing Program Manager
      • American Heart Association: Platinum Award, Human Resources
      • National Institute of Governmental Purchasing: Accreditation of Quality Public Procurement Departments, Purchasing Division
      • Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials: Award for Excellence in Public Procurement, Purchasing Division

    Library

    • Library Journal:Movers & Shakers 2024, Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs, Regional Manager, African American Research Library and Cultural Center
    • ​Florida Library Association: Intellectual Freedom Award 
    • ​Florida Library Association: Administrator of the Year, Allison Grubbs, Broward County Library Director​
    • The New Republic:Toni Morrison Courage Award, Allison Grubbs, Broward County Library Director​

    Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services

    • Accreditations:
      • ​​ANSI National Accreditation 
      • Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education  

    Mobility Advancement Program

    • ​Tri-County Safe Streets Summit: Complete Streets Champion Award, Josette Severyn, MAP Administration​ ​​

    Parks & Recreation

    • Jeff Ellis and Associates: Exceeds in 2024 Aquatic Season lifeguard audit program, ​Broward County Water Parks
    • Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA): ​CAPRA Accredited  
    • National Assocation of County Parks and Recreation Officials: Award of Innovative Programming for NewGen program​

    Port Everglades

      • American Planning Association:2024 Implementation Project Award of Merit,​ Southport Turning Notch Expansion Project

    Public Works ​​

      • American​ Public Works Association: APWA Professional Manager of the Year in Administrative Managment, Mark Darmanin, Director of Operations, Water and Wastewater Services
      • Green Building Certification Institute: ​LEED Gold ​​Certification​​, ​Nancy J. Cotterman Center ​
      • U.S. Patent (A first for Broward County): Invention of a larvicide-spraying system, Adriana Toro, Assistant Director and Mark Ridings (retired), Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division 
      • Florida Water Environment Association: Large Collection System of the Year, Water and Wastewater Division
      • Florida Water Environment Association: Biosolids/Residuals Program Excellence Award for Large Operating Facility, Water and Wastewater Division
      • Florida Water Environment Association: Utility Management Committee Award, Water and Wastewater Division​
      • National Association of Clean Water Agencies: Utility of the Future Today Recognition, Water and Wastewater Division​
      • Keep America Beautiful: President's Circle recognition, Sold Waste and Recycling Services 

    Resilient Environment Department​

      • National Wildlife Federation: Recertification for Wildlife-Friendly Community, NatureScape Broward, Natural Resources Division 
      • U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC): LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold ​Certification, the County is part of a growing group of local governments to be certified using the LEED for Cities & Communities rating system
      • Code Officials Educational Association: Plumbing Inspector of the Year, Travis Bair, Building Code Services​
      • Code Officials Educational Association: Structural Inspector of the Year, Joel Neilberg, Building Code Services
      • Code Officials Educational Association: Electrical Plans Examiner of the Year, Edward Chmely, Building Code Services
      • ​Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP): CDP's Cities A-List, more than 900 cities and counties received a rating for their climate action from CDP and only one in ten (13% of local governments) received an A
      • South Florida GIS Expo: First Place & Best of Show, GIS Storymap for the Broward County Brownfield Redevelopment Program​
      • EPA: WaterSense Partner of the Year Award
      • Structures Award: Best Residential Project for Pinnacle 441, Housing Finance Division

    Transportation​

    Visit Lauderdale​

    • Adrian Awards: Gold, Influencer Marketing Campaign
    • National Association of Black Journalists: Jason Jenkins Community Partner Award
    • ​​135th R​​ose Parade® Pasadena Tournament of Roses®:Past President Award, Everyone Under the Sun Rose Parade float​
     ​Previous Years

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