City Awards
Moreno Valley's commitment to excellence has not gone unnoticed. Excellence is the hallmark of Moreno Valley's first decade...and it forms a solid foundation for a prosperous future.
Current Awards - 2018 - 21
- Triple Crown Medallion (GFOA) 2021 - Excellence in Budget & Financial Reporting
- Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet Award 2021 – Innovative Use of Technology – Digital Plan Room
- Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) 2021 – Excellence in Information Technology Practices
- California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) Innovation Award 2021 – Computer Learning and Internet Connectivity (CLiC)
- California Humanities Library Innovation Lab Grant Award 2021 – Moreno Valley Public Library has been awarded $5,000 for its project entitled “Celebrating MoVal Cultures
- Keep America Beautiful President’s Circle Award Recognition 2020 – City of Moreno Valley Keep American Beautify program
- International Design Awards 2020 – City of Moreno Valley Media and Communications Division for the following programs:
- State of the City 2020 – Subcategory Winner: Multimedia -- Broadcast Design
- MVU Annual Report – Subcategory Winner: Print -- Annual Reports
- Current Energy – Subcategory Winner: Print – Newsletters
- Soaring Activity Guide Subcategory Winner: Print -- Zines and Flyers
- League of CA Cities Helen Putnam Award 2020 – Counties/Cities/Schools Partnership Intergovernmental Collaboration Afterschool Expanded Learning Program
- International County/City Manager’s Association (ICMA) 2020 – Local Government Excellence Award in the Community Diversity & Inclusion Diversity category for – MoVaLearns: Mayor’s Challenge
- Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) 2020 – Excellence in Information Technology Practices
- Inaugural Community Excellence Award – US Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Award of Excellence – College Promise/Hire MoVal – California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED)
- Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet – Small Business Wednesdays
- Champion Cities 2018 – Mayor’s Challenge Bloomberg Philanthropies
- 3rd Most Fiscally Responsible City – The Fiscal Times
- Gold Award Website – International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
- Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet: Relaunch of the Moreno Valley Employment
- Resource Center and Hire a Grad Program – Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP)
Older Awards
Here is a short list of the recent awards and recognition presented to the City by department. Click on the department to view the awards.
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MV3
2014 SCAN STAR Award Winners
Social Media
- 2nd place: Moreno Valley - MVTV-3
Public Safety -400
- 3rd place: Moreno Valley Citywide Camera System - MV3
Public Community Meetings
- 3rd place: Public/Community Meetings - MV3
PSA -400
- 2nd place: Shop MoVal This Holiday - MVTV-3
Special Audience
- 2nd place: Pet of the Week - MVTV-3
2013 SCAN 17th Annual STAR Award Winners
PSA (-400k)
- 1st place: Shop MoVal This Holiday - Moreno Valley
Municipal Channel Promo
- 1st place: Chomp MoVal - Moreno Valley
Economic Development
- 2nd place: Shop MoVal This Holiday – Moreno Valley
2012 SCAN 16th Annual STAR Award Winners
Economic Development
- 2nd place: Moreno Valley: We Can Soar - MVTV3
Environmental
- 1st place: Val's Oil & Repair - MVTV3
PSA (-400k)
- Val's Oil & Repair - MVTV3
2011 SCAN 15th Annual STAR Award Winners
Documentary (Social)
- 1st place: Mission Moval - City of Moreno Valley
Magazine (-400k)
- 3rd place: News Center - MVTV3
2010 SCAN 14th Annual STAR Award Winners
Magazine (-400k)
- 3rd place: News Center - City of Moreno Valley
News
- 2nd place: News Center - City of Moreno Valley
Public Safety (-400k)
- 1st place: You Spray, You Pay - City of Moreno Valley
2009 SCAN 13th Annual STAR Award Winners
PSA (-400k)
- 3rd place: A Dog’s Dream - City of Moreno Valley
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Financial Operations Awards
- Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2013
- Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2012
- Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011
- Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010
- Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009
- Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008
Financial Operations has received this award for 16 consecutive years.
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Treasury Operations
2012
- Certified Investment Policy – from the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States & Canada
- Certified Investment Policy – from the California Municipal Treasurers Association
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Police
Traffic Team Accomplishments (FY12/13)
- Eight Officers received “Mothers Against Drunk Driving” (MADD) recognition for their number of DUI arrests. Two of our motorcycle officers were recognized for making the highest number of DUI arrests in the County of Riverside.
- California Law Enforcement Challenge Submission
- 1st place (176-225 sworn officer category)
- Winner of Special Award – Bicycle/ Pedestrian Safety
- Dawgs on Hogs Generosity Award 2012
Traffic Team Accomplishments (Historical)
California Law Enforcement Challenge Awards
- 2003 1st place (category 101-250 sworn)
2004 1st place (category 101-250 sworn) - 2004 Occupant Protection Award
- 2005 1st place (category 101-250 sworn)
- 2006 2nd place (category 101-250 sworn)
- 2007 1st place (category 101-250 sworn)
- 2008 2nd place (category 161-250 sworn)
- 2010 1st place (category 161-250 sworn)
- 2011 1st place (category 101-250 sworn)
- 2011 1st place (category 161-250 sworn)
- 2011 2nd place (category 101-250 sworn)
- 2006 Occupant Protection Award
- 2010 Speed Awareness Special Award
- 2011 Speed Awareness Special Award
International Association of Chiefs of Police Awards
- 2003 honorable mention
- 2004 101-250 sworn
- 2010 1st place (category 201-500 sworn)
MADD California Hero Awards
- March 2007
- April 2010
- March 2011
- June 2012
RSO Unit Citation Award 2005
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Technology Services
Technology Services received the Award for Excellence in Information Technology Practices from the Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
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Animal Shelter
2014
- ASPCA Grant - $100K Challenge: Breaking 300 Award: $5,000
- 2014 – Most Humorous – July 4th “Saluting our Patriots of Liberty”
- 2013-2014 Outstanding Award Workability Program
2013
- 2014 – Chamber of Commerce Award – July 4th “A Tribute to Stars and Stripes”
- 2012-2013 Outstanding Award Workability Program
2012
- Certificate of Appreciation –California School for the Deaf – Workability Program
2011
- Certificate of Appreciation –California School for the Deaf – Workability Program
2010
- Project Wildlife Certificate of Recognition
2008-2009
- Outstanding Award Workability Program
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Parks & Community Services
Parks and Community Services received the Award of Excellence from the California Parks and Recreation Society for the Facility Design of Lasselle Sports Complex.
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Purchasing and Facilities Division
- SCE’s Gold Level status in the Energy Leadership Partnership program in 2012 (Council received a plaque)
- Employee of the Quarter for City Hall’s 2nd floor renovation project in 2013
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Older Awards from 1995 - 2008