District Awards
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
Since its founding in 1934, the East Bay Regional Park District has led the charge in creating and fostering a forward-looking agency. We are constantly evaluating and adapting to changing landscapes to protect our parklands and to stay relevant and effective to the public we serve. We are committed to excellence and accountability within our agency and to collaboration across agencies, community organizations and businesses to leverage our collective resources and knowledge for the greatest impact.
Over the years, the Park District has been recognized by peers, credentialing authorities and accrediting organizations for our leadership in financial management, public safety service, land preservation, land use planning, innovation, programming, and community services.
We are especially proud to have received repeated awards and recognition for the following:
- Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA): Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Winner from 2005 to 2017 for our comprehensive budget documents that meet program criteria as a policy document, as an operations guide, as a financial plan, and as a communications device.
- Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA): Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from 2000 to 2016 for our comprehensive annual financial reports that evidence the spirit of transparency and full disclosure
- Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA): Law Enforcement Accreditation in 2010 and Advanced Law Enforcement Reaccreditation 2013. Advanced Law Enforcement Reaccreditation With Excellence in 2016. The accreditation recognizes our Police Department for excellence in public safety services, professional law enforcement and management.
Recently, the District was awarded:
- Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLP): District Transparency Certificate of Excellence
- California Municipal Treasurers Association: Investment Policy Certification (EBRPD’s investment policy complies with current State statutes governing investment practices of local government entities.)
- East Bay Economic Development Alliance: East Bay Innovation Awards - 2018 Legacy Award
Below are some of the awards and recognition our Park District, board of directors and staff have received over the years.
2018
- American Academy for Parks and Recreation Administration, Cornelius Amory Pugsley Award, Robert E. Doyle
- The SHIFT Awards: Public Land Management Innovation Award for Diversity in Public Health Programs that Promote Inclusion, Equity and Empowerment
- The Bay Institute, Environmental Awards: Bay Heroes Award, Whitney Dotson
- East Bay Economic Development Alliance: East Bay Innovation Awards - 2018 Legacy Award
- Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLP): District Transparency Certificate of Excellence
- California Municipal Treasurers Association: Investment Policy Certification
- California Parks & Recreation Society: Excellence in Design, Park Planning, Dotson Family Marsh
- Public Safety Aviation Accreditation Commission: Public Safety Aviation Accreditation
- California Parks & Recreation Society, Aquatic Section: “Vamos a Aprender” Spanish Language Water Safety Program
- Association of California School Administrators: Delta Charter, Friends of Education, Big Break Visitor Center
2017
- California Trails and Greenways Conference: Special Events, Ivan Dickson Trail Event
- National Association for Interpretation: Outstanding Interpreters, Ron Russo and Virginia Delgado
- Government Finance Officers Association: Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
- National Association for Interpretation: Site Publication Category, Interpretive Media Awards
- California Parks and Recreation Society: Award of Excellence in Creating Community, CO-OP Program
- American Camp Association: Special Recognition Award, Doug Siden
2016
- American Academy for Parks and Recreation Administration, Cornelius Amory Pugsley Award, John Sutter
- California Special Districts Association: Board Member of the Year, Doug Siden
- Government Finance Officers Association: Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
- Government Finance Officers Association: Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
- Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA): Advanced Law Enforcement Reaccreditation With Excellence
- Greenbelt Alliance: Champion Award, John Sutter
- Assembyman Rob Bonta, 18th Assembly District: 2016 Local Hero Award, Doug Siden
- Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center: Leadership Award, Doug Siden
- California Association of Recreation and Park Districts: Outstanding Board Member, John Sutter
- California Association of Recreation and Park Districts: Outstanding Technology, Social Media and Marketing
- California Parks and Recreation Society: Award of Excellence in Youth Development, Teen Eco Action
- California Parks and Recreation Society: Champions of the Community
Dr. Nooshin Razani (UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland) and Dr. Curtis Chan (San Francisco Department of Public Health) - California Geotechnical Engineering Association: Outstanding Project, George Miller Regional Trail (Cal Engineering & Geology)
- Alameda Magazine: Best Place to Teach Your Kid to Ride a Bike: Crown Memorial State Beach
- Alameda Magazine: Best Place to Take the Kids: Crab Cove Visitor Center
2015
- San Francisco Estuary Partnership: Outstanding Environmental Project, Breuner Marsh Restoration and Public Access Project
- National Association for Interpretation: Master Interpretive Manager Award for 2015, Ira Bletz
- Government Finance Officers Association: Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
- Government Finance Officers Association: Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
- American Planning Association, Northern California: Comprehensive Plan, 2013 Master Plan
- California Association of Public Information Officials: Communications Campaign, 80 Years of Connecting Parks to People
- California Trails and Greenways Conference: Road-to-Trail Conversions, Pleasanton Ridge and George Miller Regional Trail
- Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board: Champion of Youth Advocacy, EBRPD Youth Job Opportunities
- International Right of Way Association: Chapter 2, Employer of the Year.
- East Bay Express:
Best Dog Park with a View: Point Isabel Regional Shoreline
Best Park: Tilden Regional Park
Best BART-Accessible Hike: Briones Regional Park
Best Free Bird Tour by the Beach: Crab Cove Visitor Center
Best Place to Hike: Redwood Regional Park
Best Place to Bring your Leftover Celery: Little Farm at Tilden Nature Area - Macaroni Kid: Best Place for Outdoor Fun, Ardenwood Historic Farm
2014
- California Special Districts Association: Exceptional Public Outreach & Advocacy, Ted Radke and Carol Severin
- Eugene O’Neill Foundation: Partnership Award, East Bay Regional Park District
- Government Finance Officers Association: Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
- Government Finance Officers Association: Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
- California Parks and Recreation Society: Award of Excellence for Creating Community (Community Health & Wellness),Healthy Parks Healthy People Festival
- California Trails and Greenways Conference: Outstanding Trail Event, Ivan Dickson Multicultural Trail Maintenance Day
- California Association of Recreation and Park Districts: Jim Meredith Award of Distinction, Carol Severin
- Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals: Distinguished Service Award, Carol Severin
- Macaroni Kid: Best Place for Outdoor Fun, Ardenwood Historic Farm
- Parents’ Press: Best local farms, The Little Farm at Tilden Regional Park and Ardenwood Historic Farm. Best nature day camps, Park’n It (Gold).
- East Bay Express:
Best Hike in the Sun, Stonewall-Panoramic Trail in the Claremont Canyon Regional Reserve
Best Recreational Area, Roberts Regional Recreation Area
Best Place to Camp with a Bunch of Friends, Anthony Chabot Regional Park
Best Place to Walk Your Dog: Point Isabel Regional Shoreline Park
Best Place to Picnic: Tilden Regional Park
2013
- San Francisco Estuary Partnership: Outstanding Environmental Awards, Big Break Visitor Center, and the Tidewater Service Area Outreach Project. Press Release
- YMCA of the East Bay: Celebrating the Difference Volunteers Make to Our Partner Organizations, Students Tikal Ramirez and Zachary Su, EBRPD Recreation Department; and Board President Rand Swenson and Past President Jay Gilson, Regional Parks Foundation
- Government Finance Officers Association: Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
- Government Finance Officers Association: Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
- Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA): Advanced Law Enforcement Reaccreditation
- The American Society of Landscape Architects: 2013 Research, Planning, Analysis and Communication Merit Award – Breuner Marsh Restoration and Public Access Project
- American Trails International: Hulet Hornbeck Lifetime Achievement Award, General Manager Pat O’Brien (retired)
- California Parks and Recreation Society: Professional and Service Awards, Carol Severin
- California Association of Recreation and Park Districts: Award of Distinction for Outstanding New Facility, Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta
- California Association of Recreation and Park Districts: Award of Distinction for Outstanding Newspaper Coverage: Ethnic Media Outreach 2010-2012
- Northern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association: Project of the Year - Alamo Canal Trail Under-crossing
- Trails and Greenways Conference: Merit Award - Kids and Trails, Kids Healthy Outdoor Challenge
- Association for Gravestone Studies: Forbes Lifetime Achievement Award, to Supervising Naturalist Traci Parent (retired), for the book Rose Hill: A Comprehensive History of a Pioneer Cemetery
- Ramsar International Convention on Wetlands: San Francisco Bay/Estuary, Wetland Site of International Importance
- Audubon International: Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, Tilden Regional Park Golf Course
- California Association of Public Information Officers: Award of Merit in Graphic Design, 2012 Trails Challenge Graphics
- AVA Digital Awards: Gold Award, Video for the Web, Get Active!; Honorable Mention, Landing Page, Get Active!
- California Park Rangers Association: Lifesaving Award, Officer William Deleon-Granados
2012
- League of Women Voters: Making Democracy Work Award, Street Level Health Project, John Sutter
- National Association for Interpretation: 2012 Master Frontline Interpreter, Mike Moran
- Government Finance Officers Association: Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
- Government Finance Officers Association: Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
- Green Building Initiative: 3 Green Globe Rating - Big Break Visitor Center, Big Break Regional Shoreline
- Youth Enrichment Strategies of Richmond: Outstanding Community Partner, EBRPD Recreation Department
- California Park & Recreation Society District III: Agency Showcase Award, EBRPD Mobile Parks Unit
- Alameda County Fair: 1st Place Best of Class, 1st Place Special Effects and Creativity
- Government Finance Officers Association: Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
- APA Northern California Section Planning Awards Program: Award of Merit, Best Practices, Wildfire Hazard Reduction and Resource Management
- East Bay Express:
Best Family Bike Ride - Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail
Best Quickie Workout Hike - Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve
Best Urban Bird-Watching - Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline
Best Place to take the Kids and Walk Your Dog - Tilden Park
2011
- California Trails and Greenways Conference: Merit Award
- City of Lafayette and City of Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Council: Outstanding Collaborative Project - Acalanes Ridge purchase with Muir Heritage Trust
- Government Finance Officers Association: Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
- Government Finance Officers Association: Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
- California Parks and Recreation Society District III: Outstanding partnership - "Nature Day Camps" with City of Dublin
- East Bay Express:
Best Deal for Family Fun - East Bay Regional Park District Annual Pass (Regional Parks Foundation)
Best Fishing Spot - Lake Chabot
Best Park – Tilden Regional Park
2010
- International Public Management Association: Outstanding Program - EBRPD Internships
- American Planning Association: Planning Landmark - EBRPD 75th Anniversary
- Government Finance Officers Association: Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
- Government Finance Officers Association: Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
- Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA): Law Enforcement Accreditation
- California Trails and Greenways Conference: Outstanding Trail Volunteer Program, Ivan Dickson Trail Maintenance Program
2009
- Alameda County Special Districts Association: Chapter of the Year
- John Muir Association: Outstanding Public Agency
- Government Finance Officers Association: Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
- Government Finance Officers Association: Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
- California Trails and Greenways Conference: Trail Project Award, Brushy Peak Regional Preserve Trail
- California Trails and Greenways Conference: Website Award
- Reserve America: America's Top 100 Family Campgrounds [JPG]
- Oakland Magazine: Best Hike, Skyline Gate - Redwood Regional Park
- California Parks and Recreation Society District III: Partnership Awards
- California Trails and Greenways Conference: Outstanding Trails Program
- California Association of Recreation and Park Districts: Best Innovative Program
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