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Year
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Award
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Institution
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Recognition
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2009
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America's Crown Community Award |
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American City & County® magazine
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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.
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2009
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Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
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Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
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According to the GFOA, this award reflects
the commitment of the City and City staff to meeting the highest principles of government budgeting.
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2009
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Excellence in Economic Development Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation-led Strategies |
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U.S. Commerce Department
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Dubuque received the award for its commitment to research-based, market driven economic development in helping grow the local economy.
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2009
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America's Top 100 Places to Live
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RelocateAmerica.com
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Awarded to the Top 100 communities with visionary leaders, improving or thriving economies including housing & realization of "green" initiatives.
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2008
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Most Livable Small City
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United States Conference of Mayors
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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.
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2008
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100 Best Communities for Young People
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America's Promise Alliance
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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.
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2008
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Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
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Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
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According to the GFOA, this award reflects the commitment of the City and City staff to meeting the highest principles of government budgeting.
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2008
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Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
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Government Finance Officers Association |
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This is the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The City has received this award for 20 consecutive years. |
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2007
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Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
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Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada |
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According to the GFOA, this award reflects the commitment of the City and City staff to meeting the highest principles of government budgeting. |
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2007
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All-America City
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National Civic League |
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This award recognizes communities whose citizens work together to identify and tackle community-wide challenges and achieve uncommon results. |
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2007
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100 Best Communities for Young People
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America's Promise Alliance |
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In recognition of Dubuque's commitment to providing healthy, safe and caring environments for young people. |
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2007
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Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) |
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Government Finance Officers Association |
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This is the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The City has received this award for 19 consecutive years. |
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2006
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Iowa Great Place |
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Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs |
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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. |
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2006
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Outstanding Curbside Collection Program Award |
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Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations
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In recognition of Dubuque’s comprehensive and efficient program of waste collection services. |
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2006
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Distinguished Budget Presentation Award |
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Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada |
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According to the GFOA, this award reflects
the commitment of the City and City staff to meeting the highest principles of government budgeting. |
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2006
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Urban Pioneer Award |
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National Trust for Historic Preservation |
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This award is in recognition of Dubuque’s 20-year commitment to the revitalization of the city’s center. |
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2006
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Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) |
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Government Finance Officers Association |
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This is the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The City has received this award for 18 consecutive years. |
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2006
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Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement Award |
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National Community Development Association |
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This award recognizes exemplary uses of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds which best address the needs of low-income families and neighborhoods. |
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View additional awards obtained prior to 2006. |
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