2025
California Preservation Foundation (CPF)
Preservation Design Award for Preservation or Restoration | Restoration of the Joseph Pleasants Stone Building at Arden
National Association of Counties (NACo)
Parks and Recreation Award | Adventure Awaits at Saddleback, Gypsum Canyon and Red Rock Wilderness Areas
Volunteers Award | Volunteer Education and Engagement
2024
American Red Cross Southern California Region
Orange County Heroes Award, First Responder Heroes | OC Parks Park Rangers Ankerstar, Estrada and Matchett
California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO)
EPIC Award, Video Production - Marketing Series In-House | Parks with Purpose
California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS)
Award of Excellence in Design, Park Planning | Gypsum Canyon Wilderness
California Parks & Recreation Society District 10
Parks Make Life Better Award | OC Zoo
City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)
Silver Circle Award, Special Events - Recurring Event (Pop. 140,000+) | 2023 Sunset Cinema Series
Silver Circle Award, Video - Education/Training (Pop. 450,000+) | Parks with Purpose
National Association of Counties (NACo)
Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Award | Fall-O-Ween
County Resiliency: Infrastructure, Energy and Sustainability Award | Capistrano Beach Sand Replenishment
Parks and Recreation Award | Fall-O-Ween
Parks and Recreation Award | Irvine Regional Park Habitat Adventure Trail
Parks and Recreation Award | Saddleback Wilderness
National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO)
Area and Facility Award, Park and Recreation Areas or Facilities - Class IV | Saddleback Wilderness
2023
City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)
Silver Circle Award, Best Use of Social Media - Campaign (Pop. 300,000+) | OC Zoo Large Mammal Exhibit
Award of Excellence, Video - Promotional Video (Pop. 400,000+) | Irvine Regional Park 125th Anniversary Video
National Association of Counties (NACo)
Parks and Recreation Award | OC Zoo Large Mammal Exhibit
Orange County Business Council
Turning Red Tape into Red Carpet Award - Sustainable and Green Development | Capistrano County Beach and Doheny State Beach Sand Replenishment Project
2022
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Orange County
Outstanding Small Project Award | William R. Mason Regional Park Entry Driveway and Roadway Improvements
Outstanding Structural Engineering Project Award | Poche Beach Walkway Replacement Project
California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO)
EPIC Award, Social Media Campaign | OC Parks Virtual Content
Award of Distinction, Special or Community Event - Recurring | OC Parks Drive-In Movie Series
California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP)
2022 Governor's Historic Preservation Award | Old Orange County Courthouse Rehabilitation Project
National Association of Counties (NACo)
Parks and Recreation Award | Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Visitor Center
Parks and Recreation Award | Parks Wildland Fire Resource Advisor Program
2021
City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)
Silver Circle Award, Special Events - Recurring Event | OC Parks Drive-In Movies
Silver Circle Award, Social Media - Best Use of Facebook (Pop. 72,000+) | OC Parks Virtual Programming
California Preservation Foundation (CPF)
Preservation Design Award for Preservation or Restoration | Old Orange County Courthouse Rehabilitation
National Association of Counties (NACo)
Parks and Recreation Award | Digital Content
Parks and Recreation Award | Zoo Entry Project
2019
City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)
Silver Circle Award, Special Event - One-Time Event | Silent Night Program at Heritage Hill Historical Park
Award of Excellence, Promotional Video | "Preparing for a Day in OC Parks"
National Association of Counties (NACo)
Human Services Award | OC Parks Silent Night
National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO)
Removing Barriers Initiative Award | Silent Night Program at Heritage Hill Historical Park
2018
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Los Angeles
Best Flood Management Project of the Year | Wagon Wheel Creek Restoration Program
City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)
Silver Circle Award, Recurring Event | 2017 Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights
Silver Circle Award, Promotional Item | 2017 Dana Point Boat Parade of Lights Superhero Capes
Award of Excellence, Promotional Item | OC Parks Bike Bells
National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO)
Environmental Conservation Award | Wagon Wheel Creek Restoration Program
2017
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Orange County
Best Flood Management Project of the Year | Wagon Wheel Creek Restoration Program
City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)
Award of Excellence, Marketing and Tools - Marketing Event | OC Parks 2017 Wildflower Media Tour
National Association of Counties (NACo)
Volunteers Award | OC Parks Volunteer Program
2016
National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO)
Operational Facilities Award | Irvine Regional Park Soda Fountain Pavilion
Park & Recreation Program, Class II | Caspers Wilderness Park Star Party
2015
California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO)
Award of Distinction, Video - Short Form | OC Zoo "Get Wild" Video
City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)
Award of Excellence, One Time Event | OC Zoo-tacular
National Association of Counties (NACo)
Parks and Recreation Award | OC Parks Archery Program
National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO)
Marketing Award | OC Zoo-tacular
2014
California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO)
Award of Excellence, Print - Graphics | OC Parks Summer Concert Series
Awards of Distinction, Print - Photography | OC Parks Annual Report
Community Relations/Engagement, Special Events | Whiting Ranch Poker Ride
California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS)
Award of Excellence, Park and Facility Management | Irvine Regional Park Maintenance Yard
California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
Merit Award | Haster Basin Recreation Park
City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)
Silver Circle Award, Printed Publications - Other | OC Parks Summer Concert Series
Award of Excellence, One-Time Event | Mile Square Park Archery Range Grand Opening
National Association of Counties (NACo)
Parks and Recreation Award | OC Parks Summer Concert Series
Civic Education and Public Information Award | Go Green at the OC Zoo
Planning Award | Haster Retarding Basin, Pump Station and Recreational Field Project
National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO)
Environmental Conservation Award | Haster Basin Recreation Park
Operational Facilities Award | Irvine Regional Park Maintenance Yard
2013
California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS)
Marketing and Communications Award of Excellence, Print Publication | OC Parks Brochures
City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)
Savvy Award, Graphic Design: Other - Promotional Items/Electronic | OC Parks Brochure
Savvy Award, Printed Publications: Catalogs/Guides | OC Parks Brochure
Savvy Award, Printed Publications: Reports | OC Parks Annual Report FY 2011-12
Silver Circle Award, Most Creative Activity with Least Dollars Spent | Whiting Ranch Poker Ride
Silver Circle Award, Photography | The Sinks
Award of Excellence, Graphic Design: Publications | OC Parks Annual Report FY 2011-12
National Association of Counties (NACo)
Parks and Recreation Award | Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks Activity Guide
National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO)
Environmental Conservation Award | The Wagon Wheel Creek Restoration Plan
Marketing Award | OC Parks Website
Planning Initiative | The OC Zoo GDP
2012
California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS)
Creating Community Award of Excellence | Annual Lake Management Program
Champion of the Community Award | Supervisor Bill Campbell
California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
All Honorable Mentions
Challenge Award | Annual Lake Management Program
Challenge Award | OC Parks Ranger Academy
Challenge Award | Heritage Hill Christmas Event Blogger Preview
City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)
Savvy Award, Printed Publications: Catalogs/Guides | Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks Activity Guide
Silver Circle Award, Most Creative Activity with Least Dollars Spent | OC Parks Blogger Event Previews
Department of the Interior
National Recreational Trail Designation | Aliso Creek Regional Trail
League of American Bicyclists: Bicycle Friendly Communities
Bronze Award | Orange County, CA
National Association of Counties (NACo)
Parks and Recreation Award | Archaeological and Paleontological Partnership
Parks and Recreation Award | Blogger Preview - Heritage Hill Seasonal Events
Parks and Recreation Award | OC Parks Ranger Academy
National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO)
Environmental Conservation Award | OC Parks Lake Management Program
Marketing Award | OC Parks Blogger Event Previews
Outstanding Public Official | Supervisor Bill Campbell
National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA)
Kudos Public Relations Award | OC Parks Brochures
Recognition of Significant Efforts Award | Supervisor Bill Campbell
2011
American Institute of Architects Orange County Chapter (AIAOC)
25-Year Award | Orange County General Plan Implementation
California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
All Honorable Mentions
Challenge Award | Mars and Stars Program
Challenge Award | OC Zoo and OC Public Libraries Collaboration
Challenge Award | Camino de Esperanza Program
Challenge Award | Romeo and Juliet Eagles
City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)
Savvy Award, Most Innovative | Romeo and Juliet Eagles
Silver Circle Award, Most Creative Activity with Least Dollars Spent | Romeo and Juliet Eagles
Department of the Interior
National Recreational Trail Designation | Santa Ana River Trail
National Association of Counties (NACo)
Parks and Recreation Award | Camino de Esperanza Program
Parks and Recreation Award | Mars and Stars Program
Parks and Recreation Award | Second Sundays Habitat Restoration Program
National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO)
Friends of Parks and Recreation | Outstanding Contributor - Donald Bren
Parks and Recreation Program Award | Camino de Esperanza
Marketing Award | Social Media and the Irvine Eagle
National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA)
Kudos Public Relations Award | Social Media and the Irvine Eagles
2010
California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS)
Recreation and Community Services Award | Second Sundays Habitat Restoration Program
California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
All Honorable Mentions
Challenge Award | Caspers Wilderness Park Adventure Day
Challenge Award | CSUF Partnership
Challenge Award | Monarch Butterfly Day at Mile Square Regional Park
Challenge Award | Parking Management with Parking Concepts, Inc.
Challenge Award | Project Portal
Challenge Award | Recycling Program
Challenge Award | Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park Habitat Improvement Program
National Association of Counties (NACo)
Achievement Award for Parks and Recreation | Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park Habitat Improvement Program
National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO)
Historical/Cultural Facilities Award | Clark Regional Park Interpretive Center
Environmental Conservation Award | Second Sundays Habitat Restoration Program
Marketing Award | Caspers Wilderness Park Adventure Day
