Awards

The City of Lancaster excels in a variety of areas, and that excellence has been recognized by numerous state and national organizations.  Here, just a few of the awards Lancaster has earned in recent years are listed.

2007
3CMA (City, County, Communications and Marketing Association) Savvy Awards
-   Communications Technology - Web site
    City Web site - Savvy Award
-   Special Events - Recurring Event
    California Poppy Festival - Silver Circle
-   Printed Publications - Other Publication
    LPAC Season Guide - Silver Circle 
-   Special Events - Recurring Event
    California Poppy Festival - Silver Circle
-   Printed Publications - External Newsletter
    Outlook - Award of Excellence

American Public Works Association - High Desert Branch
-   Best Environmental Project
    Amargosa Creek Detention Basin De-sedimentation and Habitat Preservation Project
-   Best Use of Technology
    City of Lancaster Pavement Management Program
-   Outstanding Public Works Employee of the Year
    Marissa Diaz, Senior Civil Engineer

California Association of Public Information Officials Awards - Community Newsletter 
Outlook Magazine - Third Place

California Parks and Recreation Society
-   Agency Brochure/Activity Guide
    Spring 2007 Outlook - Best of the Best
-   Web site
    Poppy Festival Web site - Award of Excellence

California Society of Municipal Financial Officers
Outstanding Financial Reporting Award

Government Finance Officers Association
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

International Festival and Events Association
-   Best Newspaper Insert
    California Poppy Festival TAB - Silver Pinnacle Award
-   Festival T-Shirt site
    Kids T-Shirt Design - Bronze Pinnacle Award

Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation Eddy Awards
Most Business-Friendly City

National Association of Government Webmasters Pinnacle Awards
City Web site

2006
3CMA (City, County, Communications and Marketing Association) Savvy Awards
-   Ray Bancroft Award for Most Outstanding City or County Newsletter
    Outlook
-   Printed Publications - External Newsletter
    Lancaster Redevelopment Update - Savvy Award
-   Printed Publications - Recreation Catalog
    Outlook - Savvy Award
-   Printed Publications - Other
    Lancaster Performing Arts Center Brochure - Savvy Award
-   Printed Publications - External Newsletter
    Outlook - Silver Circle

American Academy of Environmental Engineers - Excellence in Environmental Engineering
The Power of Innovation - Antelope Valley Green Energy Program

California Association of Public Information Officials Awards - Community Newsletter 
Outlook Magazine - Second Place

California Parks and Recreation Society - Agency Brochure/Activity Guide
Spring 2006 Outlook - Best of the Best

California Society of Municipal Financial Officers
Outstanding Financial Reporting Award

Government Finance Officers Association
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

International Festival and Events Association - Festival Web site
California Poppy Festival Web site - Gold Pinnacle Award

Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation Eddy Awards
Finalist, Most Business-Friendly City