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 the tax dollars.

2009 Achievements and Awards

Edmonton hailed as Most Sociable City December
Edmonton’s success in creating a safe and vibrant nightlife helped it beat 9 American cities for award.

City Honoured for Climate Leadership December
Greenhouse gas reduction, renewable energy programs cited in award. 

Historic Preservation Programs Win Prestigious Award November
Prince Charles presents Prince of Wales Award to Mayor Mandel, city officials.

Alberta Avenue Revitalization Earns National Award November
The City and the Alberta Avenue community’s collaboration to improve streets, businesses and green spaces honoured.

City's LRT Network Plan Wins International Recognition  October
The City’s LRT Network Plan has received a ‘Highly Commended’ honour from an international transit association.

City earns top marks from Communities In Bloom  October
Takes top place for large cities in national competition.

BRZ Manual Honoured with International Award  September
Business revitalization handbook is regarded as one of the most comprehensive BRZ reference guides in North America.

City Hall Earns BOMA BESt Certification August
Environmental programs, energy efficiency renovations help earn "green" practices award.

City's Environmental Standards hailed by Federation of Canadian Municipalities June
The City of Edmonton’s environmental management programs have earned it high praise from other Canadian municipalities.

Canadian Urban Transit Association Awards ETS Centennial Celebrations June
Historically themed events and programs, year-long campaign cited.

Drainage Services Construction Director honoured by national engineers' society May
Engineer earns two honours from professional peers.

Edmonton named most sustainable large Canadian city January
Ranking based on quality of life, economic and environmental factors.

2008 Achievements and Awards

City's infrastructure strategy wins public administration award December
Edmonton’s innovative approach to managing asset needs praised.

For more information:

Robert Moyles

Deputy City Manager's Office
3rd Floor, City Hall
1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
T5J 2R7

Title Director of Strategic Communications
Telephone 780-496-8278
780-886-3877 (cell)
Email robert.moyles@edmonton.ca
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