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Awards
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The City of Dubuque is proud to have received the following awards and recognitions. If you have any questions about the awards listed below please contact the Public Information Office, or call 563.589.4151.

Year

 

Award

 

Institution

 

Recognition

 2009

America's Crown Community Award

 

American City & County® magazine

 

Dubuque received the award for partnerships
and collaboration that resulted in IBM’s decision
to locate a new global technology service
delivery center in Dubuque.

 2009

 

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

 

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada

 

According to the GFOA, this award reflects
the commitment of the City and City staff to meeting the highest principles of government budgeting.

 2009

 

Excellence in Economic Development Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation-led Strategies

 

U.S. Commerce Department 

 

Dubuque received the award for its commitment to research-based, market driven economic development in helping grow the local economy.

2009

 

America's Top 100 Places to Live

 

RelocateAmerica.com

 

Awarded to the Top 100 communities with visionary leaders, improving or thriving economies including housing & realization of "green" initiatives.

2008

 

Most Livable Small City

 

United States Conference of Mayors

 

Outstanding Achievement Award for Cities Under 100,000 Population. This award honors mayors and their city governments for developing programs that enhance the quality of life in urban areas.

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.

2008

 

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

 

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada

 

According to the GFOA, this award reflects the commitment of the City and City staff to meeting the highest principles of government budgeting.

2008

 

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

  Government Finance Officers Association   This is the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The City has received this award for 20 consecutive years.

2007

 

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

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

2007

All-America City

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

2007

100 Best Communities for Young People

America's Promise Alliance In recognition of Dubuque's commitment to providing healthy, safe and caring environments for young people.

2007

  Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)   Government Finance Officers Association   This is the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The City has received this award for 19 consecutive years.

2006

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.

2006

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada According to the GFOA, this award reflects
the commitment of the City and City staff to meeting the highest principles of government budgeting.

2006

Urban Pioneer Award National Trust for Historic Preservation This award is in recognition of Dubuque’s 20-year commitment to the revitalization of the city’s center.

2006

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Government Finance Officers Association This is the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The City has received this award for 18 consecutive years.

2006

Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement Award National Community Development Association  This award recognizes exemplary uses of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds which best address the needs of low-income families and neighborhoods.
View additional awards obtained prior to 2006.

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