| DATE |
DEPARTMENT / DIVISION |
NAME OF AWARD |
DESCRIPTION OF AWARD |
GIVEN BY |
| 2013 |
Cooperative Extension |
Outstanding Service Award |
Presented to Multi-County Citrus Agent Timothy P. Gaver |
Indian River Citrus Industry |
| 2013 |
Cooperative Extension |
Achievement Award (Education & Pubic Information) |
Sea Turtle Friendly Beaches Program |
National Association of Counties |
| 2013 |
Office of Media Relations |
Sunny Award (A+) |
Government Website Transparency |
Sunshine Review |
| 2013 |
Office of Media Relations |
Excellence Awards (Meritorious) |
Reoccuring Video Series: Postcards from Home |
National Association of County Information Officers |
| 2013 |
Office of Management & Budget |
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award |
For meeting nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, including a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device |
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada |
| 2013 |
Solid Waste |
Achievement Award (Public Safety) |
Fleet Watch Program |
National Association of Counties |
| 2012 |
Administration |
Achievement Award (Environmental Protection and Energy) |
Solar & Energy Loan Fund (SELF) Program |
National Association of Counties |
| 2012 |
Administration |
Outstanding Green Government |
Awarded to governments that practice and promote sustainability |
United States Green Building Council - Treasure Coast Chapter |
| 2012 |
Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky |
Outstanding Green Elected Official |
Awarded to elected officials that practice and promote sustainability |
United States Green Building Council - Treasure Coast Chapter |
| 2012 |
Cooperative Extension |
Bronze Innovative Program Award |
Sea Turtle Friendly Beaches Program |
Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals |
| 2012 |
Cooperative Extension |
First Place Innovative Program Award |
Sea Turtle Friendly Beaches Program |
Florida Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals |
| 2012 |
Housing and Community Services |
Second Place Innovation Award |
Presented in partnership with the Treasure Coast Food Bank |
National Alliance to End Hunger's National Hunger Free Communities |
| 2012 |
Housing and Community Services |
First Place- Electronic Media in Audio/ Visual Media |
Travel Training Video |
Florida Public Transportation Association |
| 2012 |
Housing and Community Services |
First Place- Print: Instructional Information |
Children’s Work Book |
Florida Public Transportation Association |
| 2012 |
Housing and Community Services |
First Place- Potpourri |
Secret Santa |
Florida Public Transportation Association |
| 2012 |
Housing and Community Services |
First Place- Brightest Idea |
Secret Santa |
Florida Public Transportation Association |
| 2012 |
Housing and Community Services |
Honorable Mention- Sustaining Campaign |
Secret Santa Promotion |
Florida Public Transportation Association |
| 2012 |
Housing and Community Services |
Honorable Mention- Electronic Media / Audio Visual |
Television - Interactive Web-based game |
Florida Public Transportation Association |
| 2012 |
Office of Management & Budget |
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award |
For meeting nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, including a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device |
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada |
| 2012 |
Office Media Relations |
Excellence Awards (Excellent) |
Internet/Intranet Web Sites and Interactive Media – St. Lucie County’s Interactive Parks and Preserve Map |
National Association of County Information Officers |
| 2012 |
Office Media Relations |
Excellence Awards (Meritorious) |
St. Lucie County Adds Equestrian Amenities |
National Association of County Information Officers |
| 2012 |
Office of Media Relations |
Sunny Award (A+) |
Government Website Transparency |
Sunshine Review |
| 2012 |
Utilities |
Best Tasting Drinking Water Region VIII |
First Place Award for Best Drinking Water for the Holiday Pines System. |
Florida Section American Water Works Association |
| 2011 |
Administration |
County Leader of the Year |
Presented to County Administrator Faye Outlaw |
American City & County Magazine |
| 2011 |
Administration |
Career Excellence Award |
Presented to County Administrator Faye Outlaw |
Florida City and County Managers Association |
| 2011 |
Administration |
Strategic Leadership and Governance Program Excellence Award |
Local Economic Stimulus Program |
International City/County Management Association |
| 2011 |
Airport |
Regional Director's Conservation Award |
Scrub Jay Habitat Mitigation |
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| 2011 |
Cooperative Extension |
Florida Association of County Agricultural Agents Achievement Award |
Presented to Ed Skvarch, commercial horticulture educator for St. Lucie County UF/IFAS Extension |
Florida Association of County Agricultural Agents Achievement Award |
| 2011 |
Cooperative Extension |
National Achievement Award for Excellence in Extension Service Educational Programming |
Presented to Ed Skvarch, commercial horticulture educator for St. Lucie County UF/IFAS Extension |
National Association of County Agricultural Agents |
| 2011 |
Environmental Resources |
Achievement Award (Environmental Protection and Energy) |
Controlled Burn Training Partnership |
National Association of Counties |
| 2011 |
Housing and Community Services |
First place in the Marketing Category |
The award recognized a travel training video created by Natasha Monaco during an internship with the St. Lucie County Housing and Community Services Office. |
Florida Public Transportation Association |
| 2011 |
Housing and Community Services |
Third Place/Honorable Mention for the Marketing Category |
The Treasure Coast Connector/Community Transit partners with Clear Channel Advertisement to promote transit throughout South Florida and Treasure Coast. |
Florida Public Transportation Association |
| 2011 |
Housing and Community Services |
Special Recognition |
Intermodal Transfer FacilityFlorida and Treasure Coast. |
Florida Public Transportation Association |
| 2011 |
Mosquito Control & Coastal Management Services / Erosion District |
Achievement Award (Environmental Protection and Energy) |
Artificial Reef/Oyster Restoration Program |
National Association of Counties |
| 2011 |
Office of Management & Budget |
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award |
For meeting nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, including a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device |
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada |
| 2011 |
Office Media Relations |
Excellence Awards (Excellent) |
Special Projects/Ceremonies: Grand Opening of Green Collar Training Center |
National Association of County Information Officers |
| 2011 |
Office Media Relations |
Excellence Awards (Excellent) |
Feature Writing - All Smiles for SLC Skate Park |
National Association of County Information Officers |
| 2011 |
Office Media Relations |
Excellence Awards (Meritorious) |
Special Projects/Media Relations: FTA Transit Visit |
National Association of County Information Officers |
| 2011 |
Office Media Relations |
Excellence Awards (Meritorious) |
Audio/Visual One-Time Programing: Oxbow's Earth Day PSA |
National Association of County Information Officers |
| 2011 |
Parks, Recreation & Facilities |
Achievement Award (Employment / Training for county residents) |
Green Collar Training Center |
National Association of Counties |
| 2011 |
Parks, Recreation & Facilities |
Commendation Certificate (11th year) |
For the conditions of the fields at Digital Domain Park |
Florida State League Sports Turf Crew Awards |
| 2011 |
Planning & Development Services |
Achievement Award (Technology) |
Planning Online Project Tracking System |
National Association of Counties |
| 2011 |
Planning & Development Services /Tourism Division |
Achievement Award Community / Economic Development) |
TDC Capital Improvement Grant Program |
National Association of Counties |
| 2011 |
Public Safety & Communications |
Achievement Award (Volunteers) |
Volunteer St. Lucie Website/Database |
National Association of Counties |
| 2011 |
Utilities |
Small Wastewater System of the Year Award |
North Hutchinson Island Water Reclamation Facility |
Florida Rural Water Association |
| 2010 |
Airport |
Airport Habitat Commendation |
Scrub Jay Habitat Mitigation |
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| 2010 |
Airport |
Airport Project of the Year |
Deals with the Training Runway Project and Environmental Mitigation Efforts |
American Association of Airport Executives - Southeastern Chapter |
| 2010 |
Airport |
Environmental Excellence Award |
Airport Environmental Projects |
Florida Airports Council |
| 2010 |
Administration |
Achievement Award |
Local Economic Stimulus Program |
National Association of Counties |
| 2010 |
Airport |
Achievement Award |
SLC International Airport Scrub Jay Habitat Plan |
National Association of Counties |
| 2010 |
Media Relations |
Achievement Award |
Video Public Service Announcement Grant Program |
National Association of Counties |
| 2010 |
Commissioner Doug Coward |
Outstanding Green Elected Official |
Awarded to elected officials that practice and promote sustainability |
United States Green Building Council - Treasure Coast Chapter |
| 2010 |
Cooperative Extension / Coastal Management & Mosquito Control |
Coastal America Partnership Award |
Treasure Coast Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area |
Coastal America Program & U.S. Fish and Wildlife and Parks |
| 2010 |
Cooperative Extension |
Gold - Promotional Materials |
For promotion of Sea Turtle Friendly Beaches program |
National Association of Counties |
| 2010 |
Cooperative Extension |
Bronze - Outstanding Team |
For implementation of the Tropical Soda Apple Intergraded Pest Management Program |
Assoc. of Natural Resource Extension Professionals |
| 2010 |
Cooperative Extension |
Achievement Award for Research Teams |
For implementation of the Tropical Soda Apple Intergraded Pest Management Program |
Florida Entomological Society |
| 2010 |
Environmental Resources |
Gold Level Certification |
Green Local Government Certification |
Florida Green Building Coalition, Inc. |
| 2010 |
Media Relations |
Excellence Awards (Excellent Category) |
Press Releases/Media Coverage for Oyster Reef Program |
National Association of County Information Officers |
| 2010 |
Media Relations |
Excellence Awards (Meritorious Category) |
Brochure for Parks and Preserves |
National Association of County Information Officers |
| 2010 |
Media Relations |
Excellence Awards (Excellent Category) |
Special Event - Grand Opening of the Douglass Anderson Emergency Operations Center |
National Association of County Information Officers |
| 2010 |
Office of Management & Budget |
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award |
For meeting nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, including a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device |
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada |
| 2009 |
Cooperative Extension |
Excellence - Second Place |
Turtle Friendly Beaches Campaign |
International Association for Communication |
| 2009 |
Media Relations |
Crystal Awards (Crystal Award) |
Brochure for Parks and Preserves |
Florida Government Communicators Association |
| 2009 |
Media Relations |
Crystal Awards (Crystal Award and Judges' Award) |
For Promotional Video - St. Lucie County Regional History Center |
Florida Government Communicators Association |
| 2009 |
Media Relations |
Crystal Awards (Crystal Award and Judges' Award) |
Video PSA Less than 1 minute - FHSAA Baseball State Playoffs |
Florida Government Communicators Association |
| 2009 |
Media Relations |
Crystal Awards (Award of Excellence and Judges' Award) |
Video PSA Longer than 1 minute - Spay and Neuter Program |
Florida Government Communicators Association |
| 2009 |
Media Relations |
Crystal Awards (Judges' Award) |
Press Release - Bunks a the New EOC |
Florida Government Communicators Association |
| 2009 |
Media Relations |
Crystal Awards (Crystal Award and Judges' Award) |
Special Event - Opening of the Douglas M. Anderson Emergency Operations Center |
Florida Government Communicators Association |
| 2009 |
Media Relations |
Crystal Awards |
Brochure for Parks and Preserves |
Florida Government Communicators Association |
| 2009 |
Media Relations |
Sunshine Awards (First Place) |
Public Safety Campaign - "Watch Out For Me" |
Sunshine State School Public Relations Association |
| 2009 |
Media Relations |
Excellence Awards (Excellence Category) |
Video PSA - Watch Out For Me |
National Association of County Information Officers |
| 2009 |
Media Relations |
Excellence Awards (Excellent Category) |
Video PSA - County Auction |
National Association of County Information Officers |
| 2009 |
Media Relations |
Excellence Awards (Meritorious Category) |
Video PSA - Frontier Fest |
National Association of County Information Officers |
| 2009 |
Media Relations |
Excellence Awards (Excellent Category) |
Special Projects: Ceremonies - Lawnwood Skate Park Opening |
National Association of County Information Officers |
| 2009 |
Media Relations |
Excellence Awards (Meritorious Category) |
Special Projects: Citizen Education Projects - Watch Out For Me |
National Association of County Information Officers |
| 2009 |
Office of Management & Budget |
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award |
For meeting nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, including a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device |
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada |
| 2009 |
Parks & Recreation (Fairwinds Golf Course) |
4 1/2 star rating |
Fairwinds Golf Course |
Golf Digest Magazine |
| 2008 |
Cooperative Extension |
The Florida Master Gardener Award of Excellence for Demonstration Garden |
Master Gardener Program |
Statewide Florida Master Gardeners |
| 2008 |
Community Services and Housing |
Outstanding Performance Award |
For utilization of Discount Drug Card Program |
National Association of Counties |
| 2008 |
Media Relations |
Crystal Awards (Third Place) |
Special Event: Lawnwood Skate Park Grand Opening |
Florida Government Communicators Association |
| 2008 |
Media Relations |
Crystal Awards (Second Place) |
Video Occasional: Lawnwood Skate Park |
Florida Government Communicators Association |
| 2008 |
Media Relations |
Excellence Awards (Excellent Category) |
Press Releases for Artificial Reef Program |
National Association of County Information Officers |
| 2008 |
Office of Management & Budget |
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award |
For meeting nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, including a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device |
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada |
| 2008 |
Parks & Recreation (Fairwinds Golf Course) |
Highly Recommended Place to Play |
Fairwinds Golf Course |
Where 2 Golf.com |
| 2008 |
Parks & Recreation (Fairwinds Golf Course) |
4 1/2 star rating |
Fairwinds Golf Course |
Golf Digest Magazine |
| 2008 |
SOLID WASTE |
Landfill Gas Utilization |
Bronze - For the utilization of methane gas from the landfill to use in the boilers that pasteurize the juice. |
Solid Waste Association of North America |
| 2007 |
Media Relations |
Excellence Awards (Excellent Category) |
Public Service Announcement "ERD Nature Series" |
National Association of County Information Officers |
| 2007 |
Office of Management & Budget |
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award |
For meeting nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, including a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device |
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada |
| 2007 |
Parks & Recreation (Fairwinds Golf Course) |
4 1/2 star rating |
Fairwinds Golf Course |
Golf Digest Magazine |
| 2006 |
Cooperative Extension |
National First Place Technology Transfer Award |
TAME Melaleuca |
United States Department of Agriculture Research Service |
| 2006 |
Cooperative Extension |
Gold Place (Second) Image Award |
Biological Control Brain Bowl |
University of Florida / IFAS |
| 2006 |
Community Services and Housing |
Electronic Media |
Treasure Coast Connector Commercial |
Public Transportation Association |
| 2006 |
Office of Management & Budget |
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award |
For meeting nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, including a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device |
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada |
| 2006 |
Planning & Development Services |
Award of Excellence |
Towns, Villages and Countryside Plan |
Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association |
| 2006 |
Solid Waste |
Presented to St Lucie County for the Project "Got Juice? Landfill Fuels Citrus Process" |
National Recognition - For the utilization of the methane gas from the landfill to use in the boilers that pasteurize the juice. |
American Council of Engineering Companies for Engineering Excellence |
| 2006 |
Solid Waste |
Landfill Gas to Energy "Getting Juiced with Landfill Gas" "Landfill Gas to Tropicana" |
Grand Award - The methane gas, from the landfill, is collected through a system of extraction wells, conditioned and compressed and conveyed by a 1 mile pipe to the juice processor and is utilized in boilers to pasteurize the juice. |
Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers for Engineering Excellence |
| 2005 |
Office of Management & Budget |
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award |
For meeting nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, including a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device |
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada |
| 2005 |
Solid Waste |
C & D Processing Facility |
Honorable Mention Award - The result of three years research on the recovery of materials for recycling from the Construction & Demolition waste stream. |
Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers for Engineering Excellence |
| 2004 |
Public Safety & Communications |
Distinguished Service Award |
Emergency Management Coordinator Don Daniels for this work dealing with Hurricanes Francis and Jeanne in 2004. |
National Hurricane Conference |