Each year the city of Aurora is recognized for many accomplishments and achievements in professionalism, quality and dedication to excellence. Visit this link for a complete list. Highlights include:
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US Water Prize for Prairie Waters System -- US Water Alliance
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No. 24 Best Park Systems in the U.S. -- Trust for Public Land ParkScore
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Excellence in Management Platinum Award (Aurora Water) and Sand Creek Water Reclamation Facility (Platinum Performance Award) -- National Association of Clean Water Agencies
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APA Colorado Merit Award, General Planning Project: Aurora Places -- American Planning Association Colorado Chapter
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ENR Mountain States Best Projects 2019: Best Sports/Entertainment: City of Aurora Central Recreation Center
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Award of Excellence, Aurora News Weekly -- National Association of Telecommunication Officers and Advisors Awards
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Aurora Water Phase IV "Excellence in Water Treatment" Designation for Peter D. Binney Purification Facility -- American Water Works Association Partnership for Safe Drinking Water
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City Website, Best in Class for Government -- Interactive Media Council
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Public Safety Training Center (CAPSTC), Best Government/Public Building in Colorado/Wyoming & Plains States -- ENR Mountain States
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Outstanding Achievement in Law Enforcement Volunteer Programs for the Aurora Police Department -- International Association of Chiefs of Police
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Phase IV Excellence in Water Treatment (Griswold Water Treatment Facility and Wemlinger Water Treatment Facility) and Phase III Directors Award (Peter D. Binney Purification Facility) -- Partnership for Safe Water
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Excellence in Management Gold Recognition (Aurora Water) and Platinum Peak Performance Award (Sand Creek Water Reclamation Facility) -- National Association of Clean Water Agencies
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Outstanding Water Laboratory Award (Aurora Water's Water Quality Lab) -- American Water Works Association, Rocky Mountain Section
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Distinguished Budget Presentation Award (2016 Budget Book) and Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report) -- Government Finance Officers' Association
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Savvy Award, Printed Publications, "The A-Book" -- City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)