ACCOLADES
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
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)
America’s 50 Best Cities to Live
24/7 Wall St., 2015
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
Top Ten Small Cities of the Future
fDi Intelligence, 2011/2012 (Growth, Strategy and Potential for Profitable Investment)
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
AWARDS
National Association of Government Web Professionals
2016 Pinnacle Award and Members Choice Award
• Santa Clarita Tourism Website (VisitSantaClarita.com)
2014 Pinnacle Award and Members Choice Award
• Santa Clarita Film Office Website (FilmSantaClarita.com)
2013 Pinnacle Award and Members Choice Award
• Santa Clarita Tourism Website (VisitSantaClarita.com)
California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO)
2016 Excellence in Communications
Award of Excellence
• Light up Main Street
Award of Excellence
• DIVERT Task Force
Award of Excellence
• Road Resurfacing
Award of Distinction
• Road Resurfacing
Award of Merit
• Seasons Magazine
2015 Excellence in Communications
Award of Excellence
• Respect is a Two-Way Street
Award of Excellence
• 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
Award of Distinction
• HikeSantaClarita.com
Award of Distinction
• “HeroineKills: The High is a Lie”
Awards of Merit
• Cowboy Festival
2010 Excellence in Communications
Award of Distinction- Public Safety Program
• Sheriff’s Business Alliance
2010 Excellence in Communications
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
2009 Excellence in Communications
Award of Excellence- Special Publication
• Guide to Opening a Small Business in Santa Clarita
2009 Excellence in Communications
Award of Distinction- Marketing Campaign
• Santa Clarita Enterprise Zone Marketing Campaign
International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
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
2010 Honoring Creative Marketing & Communications
Printed Publications – Guides
• Tourism Guidebook
2010 Silver Circle Award
Printed Publications – Reports
• 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
2008 Grand Prize Award- Economic Development Program
• Small Business Support Program
2007 Best Economic Development Program
• Visit Santa Clarita’s Tourism Program & Film Office
2007 Honorable Mention
• Successful Connections, Economic Development Newsletter
2015 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence
• Economic Development through the Arts for the Old Town Newhall Arts and Entertainment District
2015 Helen Putnam Award Winner
• League of California Cities
2014 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence
• Drug Free Youth in Town (DFYIT)
2012 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence
• Neighborhood Services Team and Outreach Program
2008 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence
• Community Services & Economic Development, Film and Tourism Programs
California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC)
2008 Marketing Excellence Awards
•Tourism Guidebook, finalist
