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City of Boulder Awards2009 Boulder Public Library was named a four-star public library by Library Journal, one of the nation's premiere professional publications - Feb. 2009. 2008 The City of Boulder's economic vitality program was presented with an award for its flexible rebate incentive program by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) - Oct. 2008. The Keep it Clean Partnership (KICP) was recognized nationally by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for outstanding water quality achievements - Oct. 2008. 2007 American Concrete Pavement Association Award for the concrete paving efforts of the Foothills Parkway (SH 157) and Arapahoe Avenue (SH 7) Transportation Improvements Project. Transportation Division received the Gold Award in the Municipal Streets and Intersections Category (for projects less than 30,000 square yards) 2007 Officer of the Year - Master Police Officer John Smith by the Colorado Law Enforcement Officers' Association 2007 Law Enforcement Partner of the Year - Detective Nathan Vasquez by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration 2008 Colorado/Wyoming Chapter of the American Concrete Pavement Association Award for Concrete Pavement Excellence- Municipal Streets and Intersections (<30,000 SY) Gold Award for Bicycle Friendly Communities program annually evaluated and awarded by the League of American Bicyclists 2007 Colorado Award for Engineering and Construction Management for Medium-Sized Communities for the Transportation Division for its engineering and construction management efforts for the Foothills Parkway (SH 157) and Arapahoe Avenue (SH 7) Transportation Improvements Project. Given by the American Public Works Association (APWA). 2007 Exemplary Human Environment Initiative National Award from Federal Highway Administration for 28th Street Project Baseline to Arapahoe 2007 CPRA (Colorado Parks and Recreation Association) Columbine Award for Education for "Creating Vibrate Communities in Which We All Age Well" - awarded to John Riggle and Sarah Rebman in the Senior Services Division 2007 Local Government Award - Silver Award Planning with Vision for "Creating Vibrant Communities in Which We All Age Well - awarded to John Riggle and Sarah Rebman in the Senior Services Division 2007 "America's Most Digital Cities" for the Information Technology Department from the The Center for Digital Government. Boulder placed 10th in its population category. "3CMA Savvy Award - Best Educational Training Video" for the City of Boulder's voice and sight control dog video, produced by Municipal Channel 8 and Open Space and Mountain Parks "Ambassador City for Affordable Housing" designation by the National Association of Realtors and the U.S. Converence of Mayors "Tree City USA" designation by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the 23nd consecutive year "Environmental Achievement Award" from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 8's for the "Keep it Clean Partnership," formerly known as the Watershed Approach to Stream Health (WASH) Project 2006"Well Workplace Award" for the City of Boulder's employee fitness program from the Wellness Councils of America for its innovative employee fitness program. 'Well Workplace' awards are driven by a rigorous set of criteria and are designed to recognize excellence in health promotion at the worksite. "America's Most Digital Cities" for the Information Technology Department from the The Center for Digital Government. Boulder placed 7th in its population category. "Project Delivery Award" from the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association to the City of Boulder and Lafarge West, Inc. for the Downtown Pearl Street Mall Loop Resurfacing Project "Tree City USA" designation by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the 22nd consecutive year "Tree City Growth Award" from the National Arbor Day Foundation to the City of Boulder's Urban Forestry Division "2006 Award for Excellence in Innovation in Parking Operations and Programs" from the International Parking Institute for the City of Boulder's Parking Plus Program "Boulder Walkers Golden Shoe Award" for the City of Boulder's Open Space and Mountain Parks Natural Selections hike program 2005 "Project of the Year" in the category of General Public Works in a Large Community from the Colorado Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the City of Boulder's Broadway Street and Bridge Reconstruction Project "Concrete Pavement Award" in the Municipal Street and Intersection Category from the Colorado/Wyoming chapter of the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) for the City of Boulder's Broadway Street and Bridge Reconstruction Project "Project of the Year" in the category of Utility, Drainage, and Environmental in a Large Community from the American Public Works Association for the City of Boulder's Goose Creek Drainage Improvements Project "Excellence in Alarm Management" award to Boulder Police Chief Mark Beckner from the Security Industry Alarm Coalition "Tree City USA" designation by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the 21st consecutive year "Climate Protection Award" (one of 25 individuals, teams and organizations from around the world) in the Corporate and Governmental category from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) "2005 Public Works Project of the Year" from The American Public Works Association (APWA) for the city of Boulder's Broadway Street and Bridge Reconstruction Project "Housing Award" from the Colorado National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) for the Boulder Housing Partners (BHP) work on the Holiday Neighborhood "Starburst Award" from the Colorado Lottery received by the City of Boulder's Parks and Recreation Department and Public Works Greenways Program "Outstanding Achievement Award for Forensic Science" from the Rocky Mountain Division of the International Association for Identification (RMDIAI) to Boulder Police Criminalist Shelli Hisey "Best Workplaces for Commuters District" award from the International Downtown Association (IDA) for the City of Boulder's Eco Pass Program for downtown employees "First Place" in the Traffic Management Category from the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) for the City of Boulder's Broadway Street and Bridge Reconstruction Project Colorado's first "Green Power Community" designation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) "2005 President's Award" from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Colorado North Chapter, to Steve Brown of the City of Boulder's Planning and Development Services Center 2004 "Tree City USA" designation by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the 20th consecutive year "2004 Denver Regional Council of Governments Local Government Award" in the category of Cooperative Service Delivery for the Watershed Approach to Stream Health (WASH), a partnership of communities in the Boulder and St. Vrain watersheds "2004 Colorado Parks and Recreation Association Community Service Award" for the City of Boulder's Parks and Recreation Department to honor the community service of the Columbia Cemetery Conservation Corps "Best Magazine Format" program award in the professional category of the 2004 Hometown Video Festival to Boulder Municipal Channel 8 producers Jeane Noe Woods and Frances Higgins for the series Teen Art Café "2004 Outstanding Project" (one of two communities) from the Colorado Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) for the City of Boulder Planning Department's North Boulder Subcommunity Plan "2004 Grand Award for Engineering Excellence" from the Colorado Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers for the City of Boulder's Goose Creek Drainageway Improvements Project "Best New Program" award from the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE) for the Watershed Approach to Stream Health (WASH) educational program Get to know your H2O "2005 Engineering Excellence Award" in the category of Studies, Research, and Consulting Engineering Services from The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) for the City of Boulder's South Boulder Creek Flood Mapping Study "Best Practice Award" from the Transportation Planning Council for the City of Boulder's 2003 Transportation Master Plan "2004 Denver Regional Council of Governments Metro Vision Award" for the City of Boulder's 2003 Transportation Master Plan 2003 2003 Governor's Awards for Downtown Excellence - Merit Award - Design Pearl Street Mall Renovation 2003 International Downtown Association Achievement Awards - Pearl Street Mall Renovation - Merit Award for Public Space 2002 2002 AIA Colorado - Downtown Boulder Pedestrian Mall - 25 year award 2001 2001 International Parking Institute Award of Excellence - 15th and Pearl Parking Garage
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