Past Awards

2019

  • American Council of Engineering Companies, California Chapter: Merit Award for Engineering Excellence
  • American Public Works Association San Diego & Imperial Counties Chapter: Honor Award
  • ARVC National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds: 2019 Plan-It Green Park of the Year
  • California Association of Public Information Officials: Award of Distinction
  • California Association of Public Information Officials: Award of Distinction
  • California Urban Forestry: Best Urban Forestry Program
  • The East County Californian: Best Place to Camp
  • The East County Californian: Best Place for Fishing
  • The East County Californian: Prettiest Part of East County
  • Public Relations Society of America, San Diego Chapter: Best of Show
  • Public Relations Society of America, San Diego Chapter: Edward L. Bernays Mark of Excellence Bronze Award
  • Special District Leadership Foundation: Platinum District of Distinction
  • Special District Leadership Foundation: District Transparency Certificate of Excellence
  • Special District Leadership Foundation: Recognition in Special District Governance
  • Santee Chamber of Commerce: Santee's Favorite- Best Recreation Business  

2018

  • ARVC National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds: 2018 Plan-it Green Park of the Year
  • Better Business Bureau: Environmental Stewardship Award
  • California Association of Public Information Officials: Excellence in Public Information & Communication
  • California Association of Public Information Officials: Award of Distinction
  • The California Park and Recreation Society District 12: Excellence in Design
  • The California Park and Recreation Society District 12: Citation of Merit
  • California Public Employers Labor Relations Association: Forward Award
  • The California Society of Municipal Finance Officers: Operating Budget Excellence
  • The California Society of Municipal Finance Officers: Capital Budget Excellence
  • California Urban Forestry Project: Best Urban Forestry Project
  • California WateReuse Association: Community Outreach of the Year
  • San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce: Business of the Year- Entertainment and Recreation Industry
  • San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce: 2018 Women in Leadership Award, Director of Park & Recreation Laura Koval
  • Santee Chamber of Commerce "Best of Santee": Hospitality and Recreation
  • Women in Leisure Services: Woman of Distinction, Director of Park & Recreation Laura Koval

2017

  • American Council of Engineering Companies CA (ACEC): Engineering Excellence Honor
  • American Public Works Administration (APWA) SD and Imperial Counties Chapter: Project Honor Award
  • The Californian's Best of East County Awards: Gold Star for Best Camping
  • The Californian's Best of East County Awards: Gold Star for Prettiest Part of the County
  • The Californian's Best of East County Awards: Silver Award for Best Fishing
  • California Association of Public Information Officials Excellence in Communications Award of Merit
  • California Association of Public Information Officials: Excellence in Communications Award of Distinction
  • California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS): Awards of Excellence
  • California Urban Forestry: Exceptional Urban Forestry Program
  • Good Sam: Top Rated RV Parks and Campgrounds
  • Jostle: Employee Engagement Initiative of the Year
  • Public Relations Society of America San Diego (PRSA): Mark of Merit Awards, Creative Tactics
  • Public Relations Society of America San Diego (PRSA): Mark of Merit Awards, Video Program
  • Santee Chamber of Commerce "Best of Santee": Best Recreation
  • Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF): District of Distinction Accredidation
  • Special District Leadership Foundation: Administrator Certification, Allen Carlisle
  • Trip Advisor: Certificate of Excellence
  • WateReuse California: WateReuse Agency of the Year

2016

  • Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals: Platinum Hermes Creative Award
  • California Association of Public Information Officials: Excellence in Communications Award of Distinction
  • Water Reliability Coalition: Agency of the Year
  • Special District Leadership Foundation: Transparency Certificate of Excellence

2015

  • California Water Environmental Association Local Region: Collection System of the Year and Plant
  • Public Relations Society of America: Bronze Anvil Award of Commendation
  • Safety Award
  • Water Reliability Coalition: Project/District of the Year
  • Special District Leadership Foundation: District of Distinction Accreditation

2014

  • Water Reliability Coalition: Excellence in Communications and Public Outreach

2013

  • American Public Works Association San Diego Chapter: Honor Award
  • Association of California Water Agencies: Network Outreach Winner
  • California Society of Municipal Finance Officers: Certificate of Award for Excellence in Capital Budgeting
  • National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds: Park of the Year
  • National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds: Plan-it-Green Award

2012

  • American Society of Civil Engineers San Diego Section: West Victoria Retrofit Project Award of Merit

2011

  • The American Public Works Association of SD and Imperial Counties: Awards of Honor and Excellence
  • The American Public Works Association of SD and Imperial Counties: Project of the Year and Merit
  • California Society of Municipal Finance Officers: Certificate of Award for Excellence in Capital Budgeting