ACCOLADES
Santa Clarita Named One of 15 Healthiest Places to Travel
Expedia’s Travel Blog – Viewfinder, 2018
Santa Clarita Named “19th Healthiest City” out of 174 American Cities
Wallethub.com, 2018
Santa Clarita Ranked 16 out of 182 “Happiest Cities in “America”
Wallethub.com, 2018
Santa Clarita Ranked 4th out of more than 200 cities in the American Cities of the Future in the Small American City of the Future category
fDi Magazine, 2017-2018
Santa Clarita Named one of the “Top 100 Safest Cities in America” the 3rd safest city with a population of 200,00 or more
National Council for Home Safety and Security, 2017
Santa Clarita Named One of the 50 Safest Cities in California
Safewise.com, 2017
Santa Clarita Named One of the Top 1010 Safest Cities in America
Safehome.org, 2017
Santa Clarita Reached Platinum Level Status for Energy Management which allows the City for bonus rebate funding
Southern California Edison, 2017
Santa Clarita Named One of the 25 Safest Cities in America – top 25th percentile
Smartasset.com, 2016
Santa Clarita Named Sixth Largest City in Terms of Tax Assessments
The Signal, 2016
Most Business Friendly City in L.A. County Finalist
Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), 2016
21st in Retail Sales
California Retail Survey, 2016
Runner Friendly Community
Road Runners Club of America, 2016
Best City to Retire in Southern California
Only in your State, 2016
Santa Clarita Named “America’s 20th Best City to Live” the only California city to rank in the top 20
24/7 Wall St., 2015
Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community Award
The League of American Bicyclist, 2015
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certificate for the Old Town Newhall Library for its efficient and sustainable design features
LEED, 2015
Most Business-Friendly City Finalist
Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), 2015
Top five Most Business-Friendly Cities in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), 2014
Most Business-Friendly City in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), 2008 (Cities over 50,000 residents)
Santa Clarita Named One of the Top 100 Best Places to Live
Liveability.com, 2014
10th Most Economically Diverse City in America
WalletHub.com, 2015
Santa Clarita ranked third safest city in America
Parenting Magazine, 2014
Named among Best Cities for Young Families
NerdWallet.com, 2014
Second Safest Mid-Sized City in America
Movoto.com, 2014
Top 20 Cities for Job Seekers in California
NerdWallet.com, 2014
#22 of Top 50 California City Retail Markets
CA Retail Survey, 2013
Rideshare Diamond Award for its Outstanding Marketing Program for “Bike to Work Day and Employee Rideshare Program”
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 2012
Top Ten Small Cities of the Future
fDi Intelligence, 2011/2012 (Growth, Strategy and Potential for Profitable Investment)
Santa Clarita Top Ranked Municipalities in the Nation
Center for Digital Government and Government Technology, 2010 & 2009
Clean Air Award for Model Community Achievements
Air Quality Management District (AQMD), 2008
Santa Clarita Top Ranked Municipalities in the Nation
Center for Digital Government and Government Technology, 2010 & 2009
Clean Air Award for Model Community Achievements
Air Quality Management District (AQMD), 2008
Best City for Industrial Development
Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ), 2008
One of 100 Best Places for Young People
America’s Promise, 2006
Best Place to Live in California
CNN Money Magazine, 2006
“One of the best and most affordable suburbs of the largest cities in the U.S.”
BusinessWeek, 2006
Best Public/Nonprofit Outdoor Family Aquatics Center
Aquatics International Magazine, 2005
AWARDS
Institute for Local Government – The Beacon Award
Agency Energy Savings
Platinum Level, 2013
Platinum Level, 2012
Sustainability Best Practices
Platinum Level, 2016
Gold Level, 2013
Senator Fran Pavley’s Sustainability Award
2015 – for the City’s continued commitment to sustainable initiatives
Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF)
District Transparency Certificate of Excellence
2016 Sports/Athletics Program – For our outstanding efforts to promote transparency and good governance
Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation (SCMAF)
Appreciation Award
2017
2016
2015
Special Recognition Award
2014, Innovative Sports Activity Award for “Youth Sports and Healthy Families Festival Event”
Citation Award
2015
Golden Shield Award
2015, City of Santa Clarita, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department
Tree City USA – Arbor Day Foundation
2018, Santa Clarita has won this award for 28 consecutive years
Investment Policy Certificate of Excellent Award
2018, Santa Clarita won for the 24th consecutive year
Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada (APTUSC)
Certificate of Excellence Award; 2017 marks the 23rd consecutive year the City has received the prestigious award
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program (CAFR Program)
FY 2016-2017, “Comprehensive Annual Financial Report” Santa Clarita has won 28 years in a row
National Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP)
Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award
2014 – 2017; 1 of only 68 cities within the US and Canada to be recognized for this award and 2017 marks the 7th time the City has received this award in recognition of Santa Clarita’s purchasing policies and practices
American Public Works Association (APWA) Southern California Chapter
2017
- Project of the Year – Golden Valley Bridge widening over State Route 14
- Best Environment Project – Open Space Trail Volunteer Program
- Top Ten Works Leaders of the Year Award – Director Robert Newman
2014
- Best Improvement for Public Safety – Old Town Newhall Roundabout
- Project of the Year – Old Town Newhall Roundabout Project
2013
- Project of the Year – Old Town Newhall Library Project
2012
- Project of the Year – Old Town Newhall Library
2010
- Outstanding Project of the Year – City’s Golden Valley Road Bridge
2009
- Project of the Year – Completion of the Magic Mountain Parkway/Interstate 5 on and off ramps and intersection expansion project
- Grand Prize for Best Economic Development Program in the State of California – City’s Small Business Program
2008
- Grand Prize for Best Economic Development Program in the State of California – Tourism
- Grand Prize for Best Economic Development Program in the State of California – City’s Film Program
- Grand Prize for Best Economic Development Program in the State of California – City’s Transit Maintenance Facility
Western Regional Association for Pavement Preservation
2015 – Micro Surfacing Project of the Year
National Association of Government Web Professionals
Pinnacle Award and Members Choice Award
2016
• Santa Clarita Tourism Website (VisitSantaClarita.com)
2014
• Santa Clarita Film Office Website (FilmSantaClarita.com)
2013
• Santa Clarita Tourism Website (VisitSantaClarita.com)
California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO)
2018
Excellence in Public Information and Communications Award
• Social Media/New Media, Large Population “Sammy Clarita”
• Crisis Communications/Public Library Safety Educational campaign, “Heads Up”
Award of Distinction
• One- Time Special Event. Large Population – Vegas Vigil
2017
Excellence in Communications Award
• Crisis Communications/Public Safety Educational Campaign, “Sand Fire Crisis Communications Efforts”
• Website – SantaClaritaArts.com
2016
Excellence in Communications
Award of Excellence
• Light up Main Street
• DIVERT Task Force
• Road Resurfacing Project
Award of Distinction
• Road Resurfacing
Award of Merit
• Seasons Magazine
2015
Excellence in Communications
Award of Excellence
• Respect is a Two-Way Street
• City Call
Award of Distinction
• On the Job Series
Award of Merit
• State of the City Videos
2014
Excellence in Communications
Award of Merit
• 2013 State of the City Video
Award of Distinction
• City Call Newsletter
2013
Excellence in Communications
Award of Excellence
• City DUI Awareness Campaign
Award of Distinction
• SEASONS Magazine
• HikeSantaClarita.com
• “HeroineKills: The High is a Lie”
Awards of Merit
• Cowboy Festival
2012
Excellence in Communications
• Electronic Video Production, SENSES Public Service Announcement
2010
Excellence in Communications
Award of Distinction- Public Safety Program
• Sheriff’s Business Alliance
Award of Distinction- Marketing Campaign
• Think Santa Clarita – L.A.’s Most Business Friendly City
2009
Excellence in Communications
Award of Merit- Video
• Economic Development Promotional Video
Award of Excellence- Special Publication
• Guide to Opening a Small Business in Santa Clarita
Award of Distinction- Marketing Campaign
• Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone Marketing Campaign
2008
Excellence in Communications Award
• Public Safety Program or Campaign, Pull to the Right
• Website, SCVSheriff.com and MyNewMainStreet.com
International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
2013
• Promotional Award – City of Santa Clarita Economic Development, Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Guide
2010
• Promotional Award – City of Santa Clarita Economic Development, Annual Report
2009
• Promotional Award – City of Santa Clarita Economic Development, Guide to Opening a Small Business
2008
• Excellence in Economic Development Awards – Winner: Jason Crawford – New Economic Developer of the Year Award
2008
• Honorable Mention Awards
• Enterprise Zone Marketing Program
• Sponsorship Calendar
City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) – SAVVY Awards
2017:
Digital Interactive, com
Most Innovative, Focus.Live
2016:
One Time Special Programming, Virtual Video Tour
2015
Silver Circle Award
On the Job Series
2012:
• Main Social Media – SENSES
2010
Honoring Creative Marketing & Communications
• Printed Publications – Tourism Guidebook
2010
Silver Circle Award
• Printed Publications – Economic Development Annual Report
• Economic Development Annual Report
2008
Honoring Creative Marketing & Communications
• Printed Publications- Printed Publications
• Marketing and Tools- Economic Development
California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED)
2008
Award of Excellence- Economic Development Promotions
• Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone Marketing Campaign
Grand Prize Award- Economic Development Program
• Small Business Support Program
2007
Best Economic Development Program
• Visit Santa Clarita’s Tourism Program & Film Office
Honorable Mention
• Successful Connections, Economic Development Newsletter
League of California Cities – Helen Putnam Award of Excellence
2017
• Public Safety – Heroin Kills: The High is a Lie-The Shocking Truth About Heroin in Santa Clarita
• Internal Administration – Employment Development Program
2016
• Public Safety – Special Needs Registry
2015
• Economic Development through the Arts for the Old Town Newhall Arts and Entertainment District
2014
• Cities Counties Schools Partnership Intergovernmental Collaboration Award – Drug Free Youth in Town (DFYIT)
2013
• Enhancing Public Trust, Ethics, & Community Involvement – Neighborhood Services Team and Outreach Program
• Enhancing Public Trust, Ethics, & Community Involvement – Granada Villa Neighborhood Committee
2012
• Enhancing Public Trust, Ethics, & Community Involvement – Neighborhood Services Team and Outreach Program
2010
• Housing Programs & Innovations – Extreme Neighborhood Makeover
2008
• Community Services and Economic Development – Santa Clarita’s Film & Tourism Programs for Secure City Revenue
2007
• Effective Advocacy, Intergovernmental Relations and Regional Cooperation – Newhall Community Center
• Internal Administration GRAND PRIZE – Graffiti Tracking & Prevention Database
2006
• Enhancing Public Trust, Ethics, and Community Involvement – Santa Clarita’s Youth Grove
• Internal Administration – The City of Santa Clarita Mentoring Program
2003
• Public Works, Infrastructure and Transportation – Golden Valley Road, High School, and Business Park
1999
• SECURE Training Program
California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC)
2008
Marketing Excellence Awards
• Tourism Guidebook, finalist
