City Achievements
The City of Edmonton's commitment to excellent service delivery to Edmontonians at a corporate and personal level has been recognized by national and international organizations.
The recognition and awards City employees and City operations have received from external organizations are diverse; reflecting the City's operations and people.
The recognition listed here demonstrates the City's commitment to excellence in service delivery to Edmontonians, and the value Edmonton municipal taxpayers receive for their tax dollars.
2012 Achievements and Awards
North LRT to NAIT Project Wins Award February
Consulting Engineers of Alberta recognizes LRT project team for collaborative approach in building two major infrastructure projects in the same location at the same time.
Fort Edmonton Footbridge & Trails Project receives Award of Merit February
City Project receives recognition in the Community Development category at the Consulting Engineers of Alberta 2012 Showcase Awards Gala.
2011 Achievements and Awards
City's Downtown Plan merits professional planning award November
Alberta Professional Planners Institute award mentions innovative, clear and concise plan.
Edmonton gets international recognition as “Age-Friendly City” June
World Health Organization's honour based on City's goals and actions in nine strategic areas.
Capital City Downtown Plan earns provincial environmental award June
Commitment to sustainability honoured with Emerald Award.
City Recognized for Terwillegar Rec Centre Accessibility March
Canadian Parapalegic Association (Alberta) honours innovative accessibility with Percy Wickman Accessibility Award.
Edmonton wins in IBM's Smarter Cities Challenge
Edmonton is the first Canadian city to receive an IBM Smarter Cities Challenge grant of up to US$400,000.
LRT planning studies wins provincial engineering award February
Award citation notes comprehensive project objectives and guidelines.
Edmonton Public Library captures high-profile marketing award January
Strategic marketing and a "committed and enthusiastic library staff" part of colorful, adaptable, effective EPL campaign.
2010 Achievements and Awards
South LRT wins civil construction award December
Project complexity and ability for large number of contractors and suppliers to complete intricate work on time and on budget praised.
City sweeps up Tidiness Award at Communities in Bloom November
Capital City Clean Up and Great Neighbourhoods programs praised.
Edmontonstories captures national kudos from business communicators November
International Association of Business Communicators awarded Edmontonstories a Silver Leaf award of merit.
City's environmental initiatives capture three Federation of Canadian Municipalities awards May
Drainage Services, Office of Environment cited.
Read about other City of Edmonton achievements
The 2009 Achievements and Awards includes honours for historic preservation, community revitalization, and environmental management.
For more information:
Carol Hurst
Corporate Communications
3rd Floor, City Hall
1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
T5J 2R7
| Title | Senior Communications Advisor |
|---|---|
| Telephone | 780-496-8266 |
| carol.hurst@edmonton.ca |
