Additional Awards

Year
Award
Institution
Recognition
2005
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
2005
10 Great Places to Discover Midwest Charm
USA Today One of "10 Great Places to Discover Midwest Charm"
2005
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.
2005
Dozen Distinctive Destinations
National Trust For Historic Preservation
Preservation of the historic and scenic assets of Dubuque, with rewards that transcend city limits.
2004
Preserve America
Preserve America
Historic Preservation
2004
Achievement in Economic Development
International Downtown Association Americas River
2004
All-Star Community Award
Iowa League of Cities Americas River Project
2004
Main Street Award
Main Street Iowa
Best New Development /  Construction
2003
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
2003
Americas Crown Communities
American City and County Crown Community
2003
Best Total Building Rehabilitation
Dubuque Main Street Ltd. Five Flags Theater
2003
Environmental Certificate

Participation in shredding and recycling program resulted in saving 23 trees from destruction
2003
Excellence in Communication
Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council
Interest-Based Bargaining Committee

2003
Excellence in Concrete Iowa Ready-Mixed Concrete Association
Mississippi River Walk Phase II
2003
Family Self Sufficiency Program Success US HUD/Region 7 Kansas City Office of Public Housing
Implementation of FSS Program Resulting in High Enrollment
2003
Honorable Mention Partnership Award
International Economic Development Council
Americas River Partnership
2003
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

2003
Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Award
Historic Preservation Commission
Five Flags Theatre - Excellence in rehabilitating an historic structure
2003
Public Library Accreditation
State Library of Iowa
Standards of Accreditation
2003
Tree City USA National Arbor Day Foundation
The City has received this award annually since 1989
2002
Iowa APA

Port of Dubuque Master Plan
2002
Superior Levee Maintenance Award
Corps of Engineers - US Army
City of Dubuque Flood Protection Program
2001-2002
Outstanding Beautification Project (Landscaping)
Dubuque Main St. 17th Anniversary Award
Flat Iron Park
2001
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
2000
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
2000
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.
2000
Excellence in Communication Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council
Solid Waste Disposal Team
2000
National Award of Merit in Administrative Innovation National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
Affirmative Customer Services

2000
Public Policy Change Process US HUD
Local Best Practice Winner
2000
Special Recognition in Waste Management Governors Iowa Environmental Excellence Award
City of Dubuque Recycling Program
1999-2000
Handshake Award of Appreciation Central Alternative High School

1999
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
1999
Prism Award Iowa Committee on Diversity
Efforts to promote diversity in the community
1998
Excellence in Trust Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council
Health Care Committee
1997
All-Star Community Award Iowa League of Cities
Dispute Resolution Center
1997
Excellence in Programming Iowa Park and Recreation Association
Therapeutic Recreation Programs
1997
International Water Tasting & Competition Winter Festival of Waters
1st Place Toast to the Tap
1997
Excellence in Health Care Iowa Park and Recreation Association
Therapeutic Recreation Programs
1996
School Business Partnership Prescott Early Childhood Center
Working together to nurture each other’s growth.
1995
Fair Housing Assistance U.S Dept. of HUD
Outstanding performance in the fair housing assistance program
1994
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
1994
Excellence in Collaboration Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council
Health Insurance Task Force
N/A
Community Water Fluoridation Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
For contributions made on behalf of community water fluoridation.