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OC Parks Awards and Accolades

2023

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

City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)

Silver Circle Award, Best Use of Social Media - Campaign (Pop. 300,000 and up)  | OC Zoo Large Mammal Exhibit
Award of Excellence, Video - Promotional Video (Pop. 400,000 and Up) | Irvine Regional Park 125th Anniversary Video 

National Association of Counties (NACo)

Parks and Recreation Award | OC Zoo Large Mammal Exhibit 

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

California Preservation Foundation (CPF)

Preservation Design Award for Preservation or Restoration | Old Orange County Courthouse Rehabilitation

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 and Up) 
| OC Parks Virtual Programming

National Association of Counties (NACo)

Parks and Recreation Award | Digital Content
Parks and Recreation Award | Zoo Entry Project

2019

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

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"

2018

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

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Los Angeles 

Best Flood Management Project of the Year | 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

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

California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS)

Marketing and Communications Award of Excellence, Print Publication | OC Parks Brochures

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