California Preservation Foundation (CPF)
2021
Preservation Design Award for Preservation or Restoration - Old Orange County Courthouse Rehabilitation
National Association of Counties (NACo)
2010
Achievement Award for Parks and Recreation – Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park Habitat Improvement Program
2011
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
2012
Parks and Recreation Award – Archaeological and Palaeontological Partnership
Parks and Recreation Award – Blogger Preview - Heritage Hill Seasonal Events
Parks and Recreation Award – OC Parks Ranger Academy
2013
Parks and Recreation Award – Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks Activity Guide
2014
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
2015
Parks and Recreation Award – OC Parks Archery Program
2017
Volunteers Award – OC Parks Volunteer Program
2019
Human Services Award - OC Parks Silent Night
2021
Parks and Recreation Award – Digital Content
Parks and Recreation Award – Zoo Entry Project
2022
Parks and Recreation Award –Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park Visitor Center
Parks and Recreation Award –Parks Wildland Fire Resource Advisor Program
National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO)
2010
Historical/Cultural Facilities Award – Clark Regional Park Interpretive Center
Environmental Conservation Award – Second Sundays Habitat Restoration Program
Marketing Award – Caspers Wilderness Park Adventure Day
2011
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
2012
Environmental Conservation Award – OC Parks Lake Management Program
Marketing Award – OC Parks Blogger Event Previews
Outstanding Public Official – Supervisor Bill Campbell
2013
Environmental Conservation Award – The Wagon Wheel Creek Restoration Plan
Marketing Award – OC Parks Website
Planning Initiative – The OC Zoo GDP
2014
Environmental Conservation Award – Haster Basin Recreation Park
Operational Facilities Award – Irvine Regional Park Maintenance Yard
2015
Marketing Award – OC Zoo-tacular
2016
Operational Facilities Award – Irvine Regional Park Soda Fountain Pavilion
Park & Recreation Program - Class II -- Caspers Wilderness Park Star Party
2018
Environmental Conservation Award – Wagon Wheel Creek Restoration Program
2019
Removing Barriers Initiative Award – Silent Night Program at Heritage Hill Historical Park
National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA)
2011
Kudos Public Relations Award – Social Media and the Irvine Eagles
2012
Kudos Public Relations Award – OC Parks Brochures
Recognition of Significant Efforts Award – Supervisor Bill Campbell
City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)
2011
Savvy Award – Most Innovative – Romeo and Juliet Eagles
Silver Circle Award – Most Creative Activity with Least Dollars Spent – Romeo and Juliet Eagles
2012
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
2013
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
2014
Silver Circle Award -- Printed Publications, Other -- OC Parks Summer Concert Series
Award of Excellence -- One-Time Event -- Mile Square Park Archery Range Grand Opening
2015
Award of Excellence -- One Time Event -- OC Zoo-tacular
2017
Award of Excellence -- Marketing and Tools - Marketing Event – OC Parks 2017 Wildflower Media Tour
2018
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
2019
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"
2021
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
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Orange County
2017
Best Flood Management Project of the Year - Wagon Wheel Creek Restoration Program
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Los Angeles
2018
Best Flood Management Project of the Year - Wagon Wheel Creek Restoration Program
American Institute of Architects Orange County Chapter (AIAOC)
2011
25-Year Award – Orange County General Plan Implementation
Department of the Interior
2011
National Recreational Trail Designation – Santa Ana River Trail
2012
National Recreational Trail Designation – Aliso Creek Regional Trail
League of American Bicyclists: Bicycle Friendly Communities
2012
Bronze Award – Orange County, CA
California State Association of Counties (CSAC)
2010
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
2011
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
2012
All Honorable Mentions
Challenge Award – Annual Lake Management Program
Challenge Award – OC Parks Ranger Academy
Challenge Award – Heritage Hill Christmas Event Blogger Preview
2014
Merit Award - Haster Basin Recreation Recreation Park
California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS)
2010
Recreation and Community Services Award – Second Sundays Habitat Restoration Program
2012
Creating Community Award of Excellence – Annual Lake Management Program
Champion of the Community Award – Supervisor Bill Campbell
2013
Marketing and Communications Award of Excellence – Print Publication – OC Parks Brochures
2014
Award of Excellence - Park and Facility Management - Irvine Regional Park Maintenance Yard
California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO)
2022
EPIC Award
Social Media Campaign – OC Parks Virtual Content
Award of Distinction
Special or Community Event - Recurring – OC Parks Drive-In Movie Series
2014
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
2015
Award of Distinction -- Video - Short Form -- OC Zoo "Get Wild" Video
