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Overall
- 2021, named No. 22 among Best Places to Live (No. 1 in Missouri) by Money Magazine (PDF)
- 2020, named No. 13 among Best Places to Live (No. 1 in Missouri) by Money Magazine
- 2017, named to 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money Magazine
- 2017, ranked Number 28 among Best Small Cities to Start a Business by Wallethub - learn more
- 2012, named Best City by Best of Mid Rivers survey in Mid Rivers Newsmagazine
- 2012, Mayor Len Pagano named Best Elected Official by Best of Mid Rivers survey in Mid Rivers Newsmagazine
- 2012, named to 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money Magazine
- 2010, named to 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money Magazine
- 2008, named to 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money Magazine
Arts
- 2012, named Best Public Art by Best of Mid Rivers survey in Mid Rivers Newsmagazine
Budget & Finance
- 1991 to present, Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (Government Finance Officers Association)
- 2000 to 2008, 2012 to present, Distinguished Budget Presentation Award (Government Finance Officers Association)
- 2017, Special Performance Measures Recognition (Government Finance Officers Association)
The St. Louis Green Business Challenge
- 2012 Circle of Excellence Award
- 2012 Award of Merit for the greatest gain
Forestry Awards
- 1999 to present, Tree City USA (The National Arbor Day Foundation)
- 2000 to present, Tree City USA Growth Award, (The National Arbor Day Foundation)
- 2005, International Society of Arboriculture Midwest Chapter Award of Merit
- 2005 and 2004, Missouri Community Forestry Council Arbor Award of Excellence
- 2002, Missouri Community Forestry Council Communitree Award
- 2001, International Society of Arboriculture Midwest Chapter Gold Leaf Award
Links
- The National Arbor Day Foundation
- International Society of Arboriculture
- Missouri Community Forestry Council
Organic Resource Recycling Program
- 2010 Gold Excellence Award in Composting, Solid Waste Association of North America
- 2008 National Clean Water Act Recognition Award, Exemplary Biosolids Management, Large Operating Project classification (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
- 2007 Outstanding Management of Wastewater Plant Biosolids (Missouri Water Environment Association)
Parks
- 2016, 370 Lakeside Park named Best Public Park by Best of Mid Rivers survey in Mid Rivers Newsmagazine
- 2016, St. Peters Rec-Plex named Best Recreation Facility by Best of Mid Rivers survey in Mid Rivers Newsmagazine
- 2016, St. Peters Golf Course named one of the top most improved golf courses in the U.S. by Golf Advisor - learn more
- 2012, Celebrate St. Peters named Best Cheap Entertainment by Best of Mid Rivers survey in Mid Rivers Newsmagazine
- 2012, 370 Lakeside Park named Best Thing to Happen to St. Charles County by Best of Mid Rivers survey in Mid Rivers Newsmagazine
- 2012, St. Peters Golf Course named Best Local Golf Course by Best of Mid Rivers survey in Mid Rivers Newsmagazine
- 2012, St. Peters Rec-Plex named Best Place to Watch Sports by Best of Mid Rivers survey in Mid Rivers Newsmagazine
Communications Department
- 2022 Communicator Award (Award of Excellence) in "Integrated Campaign - Branding" category, for GOLD GROW - The Gold Standard in Biosolids Compost
- 2022 Communicator Award (Award of Distinction) in "Integrated Campaign - Promotional" category for GOLD GROW - The Gold Standard in Biosolids Compost
- 2022 Communicator Award (Award of Distinction) in "Integrated Campaign - Environmental" category for GOLD GROW - The Gold Standard in Biosolids Compost
- 2022 Telly Award (Bronze) for SPTV Art Gallery: Works of World War II Veteran and His Late Wife
- 2021 Telly Award (Silver) for SPTV St. Peters Virtual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
- 2021 Telly Award (Silver) for SPTV Sunset Fridays On the Road 2020 - Serapis, Pete Sigmund, and Wade Trent
- 2021 Communicator Award (Award of Distinction) in "Magazine - Government - Local" category for the September / October 2020 My Hometown magazine (PDF)
- 2021 Communicator Award (Award of Distinction) in "Magazine - Government - Local" category for the January / March 2021 My Hometown magazine (PDF)
- 2019 Telly Award (Silver) for SPTV UpFront St. Peters feature "Trash Truck Super Fan"
- 2019 Telly Award (Silver) for SPTV UpFront St. Peters feature "Dual Stream Recycling"
- 2019 Telly Award (Silver) for SPTV UpFront St. Peters feature "Senior Lifeguards"
- 2015 Telly Award (Bronze) for SPTV feature on figure skater Angelina Huang advancing to national U.S. Figure Skating competition
- 2014 Telly Award (Bronze) for SPTV UpFront St. Peters show featuring former St. Peters Spirit hockey player returning with Stanley Cup as member of NHL champion Chicago Blackhawks
- 2012 Communicator Awards (two Awards of Distinction) for My Hometown magazine cover design
- 2011 Telly Award (Bronze) for SPTV UpFront St. Peters show featuring Celebrate St. Peters
- 2010 Communicator Awards (two Awards of Excellence) for UpFront newsletter
- 2010 Communicator Award (Award of Distinction) for print design
- 2009 Telly Award (Bronze) for SPTV UpFront St. Peters show
- 2008 Telly Award (Bronze) for SPTV UpFront St. Peters Business show
- 2008 Telly Award (Bronze) for SPTV Health File show
- 2008 Communicator Award for SPTV UpFront St. Peters Business show
- 2007 Telly Award (Bronze) for SPTV recycling special
- 2007 Telly Award (Bronze) for SPTV St. Peters UpFront show in response to a January 2007 ice storm
- 2006 Telly Awards (2 Bronze) for SPTV public service campaign about wearing seatbelts
- 2005 Telly Award (Bronze) and National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) 2nd-place award for 100 Years of Diving Excellence, an SPTV show created in conjunction with the 2004 U.S. Olympic Diving Trials at the St. Peters Rec-Plex
- 2003 Savvy Award on Wild About Recycling marketing plan, 3CMA (City-County Communications and Marketing Association)
Links
Transportation
2017 Public Works Project of the Year in Transportation, St. Louis Branch of Missouri Chapter of the American Public Works Association, for the Sutters Mill Road Covered Bridge project
Link
American Public Works Association
Voluntary Utility Round Up Program
- 2014 Innovation Award, Missouri Municipal League
Links
Water & Wastewater Treatment
- 2014, Wastewater Plant of the Year - Large Facilities, Missouri Water Environment Association
- 2011, Wastewater Plant of the Year - Large Facilities, Missouri Water Environment Association
- 2010, Operator of the Year, Missouri Water Environment Association
- 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2003, Treatment Plant Safety Award Missouri Water Environment Association
- 2007 and 2004, Collection System Safety Award, Missouri Water Environment Association
Link
Missouri Water Environment Association
Wild About Recycling Program
- 2004 Environmental Excellence Award, Choose Environmental Excellence-Gateway Region
- 2003 Savvy Award on Wild About Recycling marketing plan, City-County Communications and Marketing Association
- 2002 Missouri Waste Control Prevention Award, Missouri Waste Control Coalition
- 2002 Governor's Pollution Prevention Award, State of Missouri
- 2001 City Livability Award, U.S. Conference of Mayors