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2024

Congratulations to our Department of Utility Services for being awarded the National Association of Clean Water Agencies 2024 Platinum Peak Performance Award for the Kurt R. Segler Water Reclamation Facility (WRF)!This recognition marks the 20th consecutive year the facility has received a Peak Performance Award, showcasing an ongoing commitment to excellence and 100% compliance with the Clean Water Act’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits. Thank you for your hard work ensuring Henderson leads the way in preserving and enhancing our drinking water supply and our environment. Learn more about Waterwaste Treatment.
In a significant achievement for our community, the City has received three awards from the American Planning Association (APA) Nevada Chapter. Councilman Jim Seebock was honored as the winner in the Elected Official category, acknowledging his exemplary contributions to local governance. The City’s Pumpkin Park project, a collaborative neighborhood revitalization initiative, was recognized as the winner of the Outstanding Individual Project category. Additionally, Richelle Liston received the President’s Award, recognizing her outstanding service and commitment to the planning profession.
The awards were presented at the APA conference on October 22, where several team members also showcased their work on key planning topics. These recognitions emphasize the City’s ongoing commitment to high-performing public service in pursuit of a healthy and thriving community.
We are excited to announce that we have received the 2024 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the highest honor for performance excellence bestowed by the President of the United States. This award reflects our commitment to becoming America's premier community and recognizes our use of best practices to enhance the quality of life in Henderson. The award evaluates U.S. organizations based on resilience and long-term success, highlighting our effective and results. This recognition positions us as a national role model for excellence and sustainability. Discover why Henderson was honored.
Our City Clerk's Office has been recognized with the National Beacon Award by the Elections Center for innovatively teaching children about the election process. During the Presidential Preference Primary in February and the Primary Election in June, local kids were invited to learn about the election process and vote for their favorite flavor of ice cream. Explore Kids Vote.
Congratulations to the City of Henderson’s Workers Compensation, Safety and Wellness teams for receiving the prestigious Theo Award! This national honor recognizes exceptional innovations and achievements in workers’ compensation and injury prevention across all industries and organization sizes. Our dedication to prioritizing employee health and wellness, including the successful implementation of our Wellness Center, has been key to earning this award. Explore our Health and Safety Division.
We are proud to earn two honors from the KNPR Best of the City 2024 Awards! Water Street Plaza was named "Best Outdoor Family Events Venue," and Henderson Bird Preserve was named the "Best Place to Birdwatch." Water Street Plaza, the Bird Viewing Preserve and all our amenities are designed to help keep Henderson a premier place to live, work, learn and play, and we are grateful to be recognized.
In May, Henderson participated in a nationwide activity challenge that encouraged mayors to lead by example and encourage their residents to participate in mental health and physical activities. Mayor Romero was one of 47 pioneering mayors that participated in the challenge. Read Full News Release
The Henderson Fire Department has received
accreditation once again by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) after receiving Legacy status last year. This marks HFD's sixth consecutive reaccreditation. HFD is one of only six organizations in the world to have received six CFAI accreditations. CFAI is dedicated to assisting the fire and emergency service agencies throughout the world in achieving excellence through self-assessment and accreditation to provide continuous quality improvement and the enhancement of service delivery to their communities. “We are proud to be a fire department that maintains premier standards and be recognized by such a prestigious organization,” said Henderson Fire Chief Shawn White. “We remain committed to keeping Henderson one of the safest cities in America.”
SmartAsset ranked Henderson No. 3 for cities the gained the most retirees. SmartAsset found that in 2022, more than 5,000 retirees moved to Henderson of the nearly 25,000 that moved to Nevada as a whole. We work hard to ensure Henderson is place for everyone to call home, and we are proud to become a destination for seniors.
Approved as a charter school sponsor by the Nevada Department of Education.
City Manager/CEO Richard Derrick named a Top Influencer in Local Government by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL).
A two-time winner of Business Facilities' 2024 Economic Development Organization Awards. Recognized for work in supporting and providing resources to the Small Business Assistance program in partnership with the College of Southern Nevada, as well as for an innovative new target industry dashboard.
Ranked #16 out of 200 cities on WalletHub's list of best St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
Received three awards from the Government Finance Officers Association for Fiscal Year 2022, earning the distinguished Triple Crown.
20 schools located in Henderson achieved a 5 Star Rating by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE)—comprising a third of the total list
Designated as an American World War II Heritage Cities (AWWIIHC) by the National Park Service.

2023

The City of Henderson announced it has again received a perfect 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index (MEI) for 2023. The MEI examines how inclusive municipal laws, policies and services are for the LGBTQ+ community members who live and work within the surveyed cities.
The City of Henderson was announced as a winner of the Digital Cities Survey Award by the Center for Digital Government (CDG). The City was awarded 5th in the 250,000 - 499,999 Population Category for using technology to strengthen cybersecurity, enhance transparency, digital privacy rights, and digital equity, and finding innovative ways to support solutions for social challenges facing cities today.
Forbes Advisor has named the City of Henderson as the 3rd best city in the nation for renters. This latest analysis evaluated data across 23 different metrics including average rental prices, crime rate, amenities, and more.
City of Henderson earned the gold certification from What Works Cities—a Bloomberg Philanthropies program that evaluates how well cities are managed by measuring the extent to which city leaders incorporate data and evidence in their decision-making.
Henderson City Manager and CEO Richard Derrick received Vegas Inc 2023 C-Suite Honors that recognize an elite class of executives who are pushing the limits of achievement to pave the way for a better tomorrow.
City of Henderson attorneys Bethany Sanchez, Michael Oh, and Brandon Kemble were voted by their peers as Top Rank Attorneys 2023. Top Rank Attorneys has been featured in Nevada Business Magazine since 2007. Polling for Top Rank began in mid-February of this year and several thousand nominations were submitted. Each attorney that made it on the list not only had to receive enough votes to qualify, but they also went through several levels of verification and scrutiny.
Henderson Ranks Among Safest Large Cities. MoneyGeek looked at the most recent FBI crime statistics to estimate the cost of crime in 263 cities with populations greater than 100,000 across the United States.
The City of Henderson Fire Department has been awarded the 2023 Silver Anniversary Cashman Good Government Award, presented annually by the Nevada Taxpayers Association (NTA). The Award was presented during the NTA's Annual Meeting and Biennial Legislative Dinner in Carson City on February 23, 2023. The Award was established in 1997 to recognize superior stewardship of taxpayer dollars by government employees and/or agencies.
The Whitney Mesa BMX Track is number one in Nevada! this determination was based on a track points system by USA BMX. It is also in the top 30 tracks in the USA and Canada.
Henderson City Manager and Chief Executive Officer Richard Derrick receives the prestigious Malcolm Baldridge Foundation 2023 Award for Leadership Excellence.
2022 Business Survey results shows Henderson Business Owners and Operators have positive perception of Henderson. 92% of respondents gave the City high ratings as a place to do business and 92% rate the City as business friendly. Henderson rated significantly higher than the southwest regional average in 15 of the 19 areas assessed in the survey and satisfaction with overall quality of City services being 13% above the southwest regional average.

2022

The City of Henderson was the first organization in the region to receive the Pinnacle Award for Excellence from the Southwest Alliance for Excellence (SWAE) in 2022 for its proven systematic and fact-based strategic planning process, commitment to continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction with the quality of life, crime prevention and more.
Henderson ranked #20 in the nation in the 2022 Trust for Public Land ParkScore.
Mayor March and City of Henderson Earned Top Recognition for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Efforts.
Henderson ranked 9^th Best City to Buy Affordable Home. Henderson has the ninth-highest percentage of homes with two or more bedrooms (99.1%) and the seventh-lowest housing costs relative to income (20.6%). It also has the 11th and eight lowest property and violent crime rates.
Henderson Ranked Third Safest Large City by MoneyGeek. MoneyGeek ranked 297 cities with populations over 100,000 people from most to least safe.
The National Endowment for the Arts recommended $150,000 to the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department to help arts and culture programs recover from the pandemic.
2021 Community Survey shows Henderson Residents have Positive Perception of Henderson. 97% of residents expressed satisfaction with the city as a place to live and 94% as a place to raise a family. These high satisfaction ratings are nearly identical to the 2018 survey, despite the many challenges our community faced over the last two years.
The City earned the ETC Institute's “Leading the Way Award” which recognizes local governments that rank in the top 10% of all communities in the US for resident satisfaction in the three core areas of overall quality of local governmental services, customer service, and the value provided for local taxes and fees.
Henderson Recognized as The Best Place To Live In Nevada by House Digest
Move With The Mayor GOLD Recognition for Championing Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention

2021

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) awarded the city with its highest level of recognition for performance management, a Certificate of Excellence. Henderson was one of only thirty local governments nationwide to be recognized for exemplary performance management approaches and leading practices in public reporting, training, data verification, accountability, process improvement, strategic planning, leadership, and satisfaction surveys. The ICMA Certificate of Excellence recognizes organizations for instilling a culture that pursues comparative analysis, promotes transparency, and utilizes data-informed decision making.
Henderson was recognized as a 2021 Digital Cities Survey winner by the Center for Digital Government! Henderson was ranked 5^th among cities our size.
Henderson named best city for young families in Nevada by Insurify. Cities were ranked on real estate market hotness and inventory, diversity in local school districts, access to parks and outdoor recreational facilities and residential and road safety.
Henderson ranked 72nd out of 100 cities in Lawn-Starter's Most Walkable Cities in America, which assessed factors like distance to essential businesses and pedestrian safety
WalletHub ranked Henderson the 54th out of 100 cities for Best Cities for an Active Lifestyle, measuring the number of sports and outdoor activities per capita, the amount people spent on fitness and the number of Google searches for at-home workouts
Henderson was recognized as the 2nd Safest Largest City by MoneyGeek, after ranking 303 large population cities based on crime statistics and the cost of crime per capita – the City was notable for utilizing community support in tackling deviance
The City’s Animal Care and Control Facility was recognized with ‘No-Kill’ Status for the third straight year, having a save rate of 91.1 percent
The 2021 Financial State of the City (FSOC) by Truth in Accounting (TIA) ranked Henderson 24th for Municipal Financial Health out of the 75 largest cities in the US
Henderson was ranked 4th in Niche Magazine’s 2020 Best Cities to Retire in America, based on the number of retirees, weather, entertainment and healthcare services
Forbes’s Best Cities for Renters 2021 ranked Henderson 8th out of the 100 largest US cities for its reasonable average rent per month, pet friendly environment, extensive trail system and being surrounded by luxury hotels
Money Talks News ranked Henderson 3rd for the 10 Cities Where Retirees Are Moving for 2021 after analyzing US Census Bureau data to compare the number of seniors 60 years and older who migrated into a city with the number who migrated out, finding that there was a net migration of 1,917 people 65 and older to Henderson
Henderson was ranked 11th for 40 Top Cities Where Your Paycheck Goes the Furthest by GOBankingRates, where they considered median household income, biweekly paycheck amount, biweekly cost of necessities and amount left over after necessities are paid, pulling data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Forbes’s Best Cities for Dogs 2021 ranked Henderson 1st out of the 100 largest US cities for its 19 dog parks, 91 percent of rental units allowing pets, 29 percent of rentals having pet play areas and eight percent of rentals having pet washing/grooming stations
Sergeant Kevin M. Abernathy from the Police Department was presented with the 2020 Law Enforcement Public Servant Award in March this year by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of America (VFW) for his consistent excellence in the performance of his duties, continued growth in responsibilities and skills and recognition by his colleagues, especially when his bravery was indicated through placing himself in harm’s way to protect his fellow officers in an officer-involved shooting
For the second year in a row, the Review-Journal and Business Press awarded Henderson the Top Workplaces Nevada 2021, which was based on measurement of 15 drivers of engaged work culture assessed through an employee feedback survey
The City of Henderson’s Together We Can: A Primer for Recovery, or the City’s Recovery Action Plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, was named the National Resilience & Sustainability Award Winner for planning excellence in 2021 by the American Planning Association (APA)
Henderson City Manager Richard Derrick was recognized as Exeleon Magazine’s Most Dynamic CEO in 2021 for his unwavering commitment to the City’s mission and his tremendous leadership capabilities
WalletHub ranked the City of Henderson 26^th out of 100 cities for 2021’s Best & Worst Cities for Recreation, examining basic living costs, the quality of parks, the accessibility of entertainment and recreational facilities and the weather
Henderson ranked 10^th out of 100 cities for STORAGECafé’s Best Cities for Active Lifestyles study, citing metrics for walkability, outdoor livability, options for bicycling, the accessibility and cost-effectiveness of gyms and overall health.
LawnStarter ranked Henderson 5^th out of 97 cities for 2021’s Best Dog Park Cities based on climate factors and dog park access and quality
The City of Henderson announced it has received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index (MEI) for 2021. The MEI examines how inclusive municipal laws, policies and services are for the LGBTQ+ community members who live and work within the surveyed cities. This year, the City of Henderson received 100 out of 100 points on the MEI, a six-point increase from the City’s score in 2020.
Lifeguard Arena Named Redevelopment Project of the Year.
The City of Henderson was awarded $250,000, as part of the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program.
The City of Henderson was recognized as a winner in the Center for Digital Governments 2021 Digital Cities Survey. Among other cities of its size, Henderson ranked fifth for its use of technology to tackle social challenges, enhance services, strengthen cybersecurity and more.
The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department has earned reaccreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) – making it the only parks and recreation department in Nevada to receive this status.

2020

Henderson consented to a national refugee resettlement program
Henderson’s Animal Care and Control Facility achieves a “no-kill” designation - 91.7 percent of their animals were able to live
Henderson was ranked 44th out of 100 cities in WalletHub’s selection of America’s most caring cities - indicates caring for the environment, having a significant number of rehabilitation facilities and having high adoption rates
For the 2020 census, Henderson became the top Nevada city when it came to responses, leading with a 63.1 percent response rate
Henderson Hospital became certified as a Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), expanding care for newborns with existing conditions, special needs or those who were born prematurely
Out of 3,107 cities examined by AdvisorSmith, Henderson was ranked the 2nd safest large city in terms of crime rates
The City welcomed the Henderson Equality Center to help empower its LGBTQ+ residents with education, advocacy, social support and networking resources
Henderson ranked 87th within America’s top 100 fittest cities, based on health behaviors, chronic diseases and community infrastructure assessed by the American College of Sports Medicine/Anthem Foundation Fitness Index
Tyler Technologies selected Henderson as a 2020 Tyler Public Sector Excellence Award winner after competing against several public sector agencies who use the Tyler EnerGov product in ways that demonstrate leadership, innovation and excellence
Henderson was awarded its second The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Award from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) for the City’s Whitney Ranch Recreation Center
Henderson’s Nevada State College, the second-fastest-growing college in the nation, was recently named 19th out of 1,392 colleges and universities for safety
After examining population growth in 89 large American incorporated cities during the period between 2014 to 2019, based upon US Census Bureau population estimates, AdvisorSmith found that Henderson is the fastest-growing large city (250,000+ residents) in the nation
For providing quick emergency childcare for essential workers and purchasing laptops for children throughout the community, the Public Education Foundation awarded Henderson as a Community Hero at its 24th Annual Education Hero Award Gala
The Las Vegas Review-Journal and Las Vegas Business Press partnered with Philadelphia-based Energage and ranked the City of Henderson 7th in the 2020 Top Workplaces in the state of Nevada (Large Companies category); the news outlets recognized the City for its generous employee benefits packages
The Center for Digital Government (CDG) announced the winners of the 2020 Digital Cities Survey (recognizing cities using technology to tackle the pandemic’s effect while enhancing governmental services); Henderson ranked 4th in the 250,000 – 499,999 population category
After ranking the Best Cities for Veterans to Live, WalletHub ranked Henderson 19th overall, 12th for economic conditions and 16th for quality of life
Henderson scored 94 out of 100 possible points in the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index (measure accounts for non-discrimination laws, the municipality as an employer, services provided and both law enforcement’s and the City’s leadership position on equality); compared to 2017, the City improved its score by 38 points

2019

The Southwest Alliance for Excellence (SWAE) awarded the City of Henderson with its Pioneer Award for a second time, recognizing the city for performance excellence resulting from effective, systematic approaches aligned with organizational needs. SWAE assesses organizational processes and results based on the National Baldrige Criteria, which represents the leading edge of validated leadership and management practices.
The City of Henderson was awarded the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Certificate of Distinction in Performance Management for instilling a culture that pursues comparative analysis, promotes transparency, and utilizes data-informed decision making.
Henderson was ranked 20th out of 25 for GroomingLounge’s biannual list of the Most Handsome Cities, determined by the amount of time men spent on personal care services and products, the amount of money spent on shaving needs and apparel and the overall fitness rankings of the city
Henderson was ranked 9th out of 11 Best Untapped Cities for Startups by Fundera
Henderson was ranked 8th in the 250,000-499,999 Population Category of the Center for Digital Government (CDG) 2019 Digital Cities Surveys, which measures how well a municipality utilizes technology to tackle social challenges, enhance services and strengthen cybersecurity
Henderson was ranked 3rd in Security Baron's Safest Cities 2019 survey, after analyzing FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data
Henderson was ranked 4th in WalletHub's Large Cities with the Highest Growth 2019 survey, measuring cities with the largest population gains
Inspirada was ranked 9th out of 50, for the third consecutive year in a row, for the Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities in 2018
Henderson was ranked 3rd in People Magazine's Top 10 Cities for Dog Parks
Insurify awarded the City of Henderson as Nevada's Greenest City for being environmentally conscious
The Chamber of Commerce named Henderson one of the Best Cities to Live in Nevada
Heritage Park Senior Center and Aquatics Complex won a TOBY Award for Outstanding Building of the Year in the Public Assembly Building category
The City of Henderson’s Human Resources Department was awarded the prestigious 2019 International Public Management Association (IPMA-HR) Agency Award for Excellence – Medium Agency
Henderson had the lowest robbery rate in Nevada, according to Frontpoint's safety experts, after analyzing FBI Uniform Crime reporting data

2018

Henderson was voted the Best Place to Live in Nevada by Money Magazine, thanks to its “access to both city entertainment and outdoor retreats”
The Trust for Public Land ranked Henderson 3rd Top Dog Park out of 100 large US cities
Henderson ranked 57th out of 182 cities by WalletHub in their Safest Cities in America review
2nd Safest City in Nevada, as determined by SafeWise
Henderson was recognized as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified city, a program from the US Green Building Council that advances healthy, green and economically strong cities and communities
SmartAsset ranked Henderson 1st as Best US City to Retire
Henderson was ranked 6th in the Digital Cities Survey for the 250,000-499,999 population category, by a judging panel at the Center for Digital Government, as the most strategic, efficient and innovative guardians of public-sector tech in the nation
In WalletHub’s Fastest-Growing Cities in the United States, Henderson ranked 41st out of 515 cities with a total score of 60.21
Named among Best Workplaces for Commuters for offering employee commuter benefits that meet the national standard of excellence criteria set by the Best Workplaces for Commuters program, which is managed by the Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida
City of Henderson Public Works and Parks and Recreation were awarded the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation for 2018/2019 by the National Alliance for Youth Sports
In WalletHub’s Best Cities for First-Time Home Buyers, Henderson ranked 36th out of 300 cities based on key indicators of market attractiveness, affordability and quality of life
The American Fitness Index ranked Henderson 73rd Fittest City out of 100 cities when looking at personal health indicator data
WalletHub ranked Henderson 56th out of 182 cities as one of the Best Cities for Staycations
The Trust for Public Land ranked Henderson 3rd Best City for Dog Parks out of 100 cities
After looking at 116 of the largest cities across nine key metrics, including employment rate, average weekly work hours and share of workers with multiple jobs, Henderson was ranked 82nd Hardest-Working City
WalletHub ranked Henderson as 86th Best Place to Get Married out of 182 cities based on the cheapest and most convenient wedding destinations that also promised a memorable day

2017

The Southwest Alliance for Excellence (SWAE) recognized the City of Henderson for performance excellence in the categories of “Workforce” and “Leadership”. SWAE assesses organizational processes and results based on the National Baldrige Criteria, which represents the leading edge of validated leadership and management practices.
The Public Works, Parks and Recreation Department received accreditation from the American Public Works Association, making it the only agency in Nevada to hold active accreditation
WalletHub ranked Henderson 33rd out of 100 cities as one of the Greenest Cities in America, looking at the metrics of environment, transportation, energy sources and lifestyle and policy
In WalletHub’s Best Cities to Rent a House, Henderson was the highest-ranking city in Nevada and ranked 15th in the US
According to Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report, Henderson ranked 51st out of 200 cities for safe driving
The Nevada Magazine’s 20th Annual Readers’ Survey named Henderson the Friendliest Town for the southern part of the state
Of the 100 Best Fleets in America, determined by the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA), Henderson ranked 54th among the top fleets
The Trust for Public Land ranked Henderson 32nd out of 100 cities for the best park system rating, based on spending for popular park amenities, median park size, park access and percentage of total city area dedicated to parks
Niche Magazine ranked the City of Henderson 86th for one of the Best Cities to Live based on the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics and access to amenities
WalletHub ranked Henderson the 68th Happiest City in America, the “happiest” of any city in Southern Nevada
The National Council for Home Safety and Security ranked Henderson as the 3rd Safest City in Nevada, based on the number of reported violent crimes and property crimes
After looking at direct and indirect work factors, WalletHub ranked Henderson as the 49th Hardest-Working City out of 116 cities
SmartAsset ranked Henderson the 4th Low-Tax City in AmericaThe Henderson Professional Fire Fighters Local 1883 union, in partnership with Las Vegas Fire Fighters Local 1285 union, received 1st place in the Best Community/Education Outreach Project category for the “Safe Pools Rule!” and “Check Your Seat in the Heat” campaigns
In SmartAsset’s Best Cities for an Early Retirement, Henderson ranked 10th, citing safety and good medical care access

2016

Henderson has maintained the same property tax rate for the past twenty one years and continues to have one of the lowest rates in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, as well as the State of Nevada
Henderson is nationally recognized for its outstanding parks and recreation system, having obtained national accreditation and receiving recognition for Excellence in Parks and Recreation Administration
Although Henderson has a diverse community, the city has the highest median household income in Southern Nevada
Henderson has the most strict development standards in Southern Nevada
Henderson had 29 school sites set aside for future school construction
Standard & Poor's (S&P), the world's leading index provider and source of independent credit ratings, has upgraded the City of Henderson's bond rating to AA+ with a stable outlook, making it one of the highest bond ratings of any city in Nevada
Henderson was overall ranked 94th of the 150 most populated U.S. cities for the Best Cities to Start a Business by WalletHub
The City of Henderson received the Outstanding Achievement City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors for our "Get READY! Stay READY!" emergency preparedness campaign
AARP designated Henderson as Age-Friendly City
Henderson was named 17th for the 4-STAR Designation of the nation's cities by STAR Communities
Henderson was the first city in Nevada to receive accreditation from the Emergency Management Accreditation Program
Henderson was once again named a Playful City USA by KaBOOM!
Henderson ranked 36th for Best Cities to Retire 5th for Best Mild Weather from WalletHub

2015

Henderson was honored with the 2015 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual and Community Preparedness Award by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The League of American Bicyclists named Henderson a Bicycle Friendly Community, silver level
24/7 Wall Street named Henderson 33rd in America's 50 Best Cities to Live
FiveThirtyEight recognized Henderson as the 8th Most Integrated Cities in America
YouCaring, the global leader in free online fundraising, looked at which cities created the most fundraising campaigns to help people in need and highlighted Henderson as 2nd in their list of The 10 Most Compassionate Cities
The City of Henderson was presented the 2015 Outstanding Park Award from the National Softball Association (NSA) for the quality and condition of its parks and the outstanding customer service and support provided by Henderson’s Sports Office
Newsmax found that Henderson is one of Most Popular Spots to Retire in Nevada
The Lee Business School, UNLV Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies (LIFRES) presented the first LIFRES award to Councilwoman Debra March for her leadership and commitment to Southern Nevada Strong
The Building Owners and Managers Association awarded the City of Henderson Heritage Park Senior Facility and Aquatic Complex The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) in the Government Building category
The Las Vegas chapter of Public Relations Society of America awarded the City of Henderson two Pinnacle Awards for the Zombie Run 5K and Family Fun Walk in the Media Relations Government category and in the Direct Mail/Direct Response category
The Henderson Police Diversity Recruitment received an Award of Excellence from Public Relations Society of America in the Multicultural Public Relations category
WalletHub ranked Henderson 35th out of 150 cities in its Best Cities to Retire study
FlipKey, a division of Travel Advisor, ranked the City of Henderson the Top Rated Vacation Rental Destination in Nevada, noting eight championship golf courses, nice weather, bird watching, casinos, hiking and museums in the City
Out of 38,000 public fleets in North America, Henderson was named the 93rd out of the 100 Best Fleets in America after National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) reviewed 12 areas of competency including fleet accountability, use of technology, collaboration, efficient turnaround and resources
BestDoctors ranked Henderson the 34th in the Fit Cities Index, citing $203 park expenditure per resident, 7.7 park acres per 1,000 residents, 39.6% of residents at a healthy weight and 76.3% of residents who have exercised in the past 30 days
Using U.S. Census Data, Movoto ranked Henderson 2nd in the 10 Best Cities for Non-College Grads in America
Standard & Poor’s (S&P), the world’s leading index provider and source of independent credit ratings, affirmed Henderson’s bond rating as AA, one of the highest bond ratings of any city in Nevada

2014

The Southwest Alliance for Excellence (SWAE) awarded the City of Henderson the 2014 Pioneer Award for Excellence, recognizing the city for its pursuit of performance excellence, improving outcomes, and contributing to the economic strength of our community and state
Vocativ, a lifestyle website, ranked the City of Henderson 8th in the Top 10 Most Appealing Cities after considering percentage of sunny days, walkability versus car dependency and crime rates per 100,000 people
Noted for being one of the safest cities in the U.S., having pleasant weather, casinos without many tourists, well-paying jobs and being a walkable city, the City of Henderson ranked 25th in the Vocativ study of The 35 Best U.S. Cities for People 35 and Under
Apartments.com ranked Henderson 2nd in the Top 14 Cities for Snowbirds and Retirees list, citing a high median income of $66,000, an annual average of 85% days of sunshine and two-bedroom rentals averaging $980 per month
Law Street Media ranked Henderson the 5th Safest City in America, an improvement of one rank from the previous year
The City of Henderson received five Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Pinnacle Awards in the Media Relations, Feature Stories, Direct Mail/Direct Response, Newsletters and Publications categories
The Nevada Chapter of American Planning Association (APA) awarded Councilwoman Debra March the Elected Official of the Year Award, Planning Commissioner George Bochanis the Citizen Planner of the Year Award and Senior Planner Greg Toth the President’s Award
Henderson was awarded the Gold Medal Award from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association, making it the third year in a row that Henderson was a Gold Medal finalist and the second time the city was a Gold Medal winner
After considering crime rates, employment growth, educational attainment and housing affordability, Henderson was ranked 27th out of America’s 50 Best Cities to Live by 24/7 Wall Street
Movoto, a real estate website, named Henderson the 4th out of the 10 Safest Cities in Nevada
Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report ranked Hendeson 57th out of 200 large cities for safe driving
The City of Henderson was ranked the 26th out of the 100 Best Cities for Pet Lovers
Henderson was ranked 9th of the 10 Best Cities to Raise Children by MyLife
The League of American Bicyclists named Henderson a Bicycle Friendly Community with the Bronze Award
The Nevada Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Agency Award was presented to Henderson for demonstrating significant efforts in improving the bicycle and pedestrian environment through planning, design and safety
Movoto ranked Henderson 6th out of the 10 Best Places in Nevada for its amenities, quality of life, cost of living, student-to-teacher ratio, crime rate, unemployment rate, commute time and weather quality
Henderson was named 67th out of the 150 Best Places to Start a Business by WalletHub
The City of Henderson’s self–produced Destination Planning Guide received the bronze level in the Visitors’ Guide category in the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) Awards, which honors the “best of the best” in travel writing, photography and promotion, out of 600 submissions from around the world

2013

Henderson was ranked 1st for the Best Cities for Home Buyers in the United States by Movoto Real Estate
Law Street Media ranked Henderson 6th in the Top 10 Safest Cities with a population over 200,000
Henderson ranked 4th in Top 10 Digital Cities Survey in the category of cities with a population of 250,000 or more
Henderson was rewarded several Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Pinnacle Awards with the Best in Show (Grand Prize) for the Tools and Techniques category for the 2013 State of the City invitation as well as for the Electronic Newsletter, Publications/Annual Report, Direct Mail, Special Events and Observances, External Video and Pitch Materials categories
The City of Henderson’s Print Center received two Pewter Awards presented by Printing Impressions for the 2012 Green Report and Destination Henderson directory
The Government Building of the Year Award for the Emergency Services Facility and the Earth Award for the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility by the Building Managers and Owners Association (BOMA)
Henderson ranked 1st in the Best Cities for Home Buyers by Motovo, a real estate website, for its affordability, crime rate and school quality
Henderson received that National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) Platinum Peak Performance Award, recognizing the Kurt R. Segler Water Reclamation Facility’s 100% compliance record with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Henderson was rated as one of the seven Ideal Cities for Families by UPack, citing safety reasons and its low crime rate
The City of Henderson was named one of America’s 19 Mega Suburbs by SimpleMovingLabor, a nationwide moving and labor services provider, for its population growth and public safety
Cultural Arts & Tourism received a North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) Silver Award for the Destination Exclusive quarterly e-publication in the category of Social Media/Marketing Campaign
After considering eight pillars of livability including amenities, demographics, economy, education, health care, housing, infrastructure and social and civic capital, Livability named Henderson 58th out of the Top 100 Best Places to Live

2012

Claremont McKenna College’s Rose Institute of State & Local Government ranked Henderson as having a “Very Low Cost Rating” in the Kosmont-Rose Institute Cost of Doing Business Survey
The City of Henderson was ranked 7th in the Digital Cities Survey’s Top 10 Digital Cities with a population of 250,000 or greater, through its use of technology while improving operating efficiencies and accomplishing strategic goals in spite of fiscal constraints
The Building Managers and Owners Association (BOMA) awarded Henderson’s North Police Station the Earth Award for demonstration of government programs and standards with respect to bettering the community through environmental considerations
Henderson’s Multigenerational Recreation Center and Pavilion was awarded with the Pioneer Award for demonstrating its contribution to the improvement and/or enhancement of the community by the Building Managers and Owners Association (BOMA)
The Government Building Award was awarded to Henderson’s Justice Facility
The Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies presented the City of Henderson with the Finalist Plaque and Kudos Award for the most effective public and media relations of all parks and recreation agencies nationwide
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies awarded Henderson’s Kurt R. Segler Water Reclamation Facility the Platinum Peak Performance Award
Money Magazine ranked Henderson 66th out of the 100 Best Places to Live in America, with home affordability identified as a key ranking factor
Cvent, a marketplace for group meetings, ranked Henderson #39 in the Top 50 U.S. Cities for Meetings and Events after evaluating 1,000 cities in the U.S.
The Project of the Year presented by the Southern Nevada Chapter of the National Society of Professional Engineers was given to Henderson’s Southwest Water Reclamation Facility
The Liberty Mutual Insurance Firemark Award was presented to the Crew of Engine 95, Captain Henry Kokoszka, Engineer Clay Fontaine, Firefighter/Paramedic Mitch Haberman and Firefighter Andrew Hafen for their heroism and life-saving response to a December structure fire

2011

Forbes named Henderson one of Top 25 Suburbs for Retirement with selection criteria including a 25-mile distance limit from the suburb to the center of the big city, average home price under $400,000, cost of living, tax climate for retirees, availability of hospitals, higher education, crime rates, air quality and mass transit options back to the big city
Henderson was ranked 38th out of America's 50 Best Cities by Bloomberg and BusinessWeek with 16 criteria considered including: the number of restaurants, bars, and museums per capita, the number of colleges, libraries, and professional sports teams, the income, poverty, unemployment, crime, and foreclosure rates, percentage of population with bachelor’s degrees or higher, public school performance, park acres per 1,000 residents and air quality
The Project of the Year Award for Environmental Project was awarded to the City’s Energy Performance Contract by the Nevada Chapter of American Public Works Association (APWA)
The Earth Award was presented to the City of Henderson for the Heritage Park Senior Facility and Aquatic Complex by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
Nevada Recreation and Park Society Citation Award was given to Dirk Richwine, Recreation Superintendent for Parks and Recreation for his contributions in the field of public parks and recreation on the local, state, regional and national levels
The U.S. Department of the Interior presented the Partners in Conservation Award to the Las Vegas Wash Coordination Committee, which Henderson’s Department of Utility Services was represented on
The Analyst of the Year Award was presented to Rita Smith, a Chemist at Henderson’s Water Quality Laboratory by the Nevada Water Environment Association
Henderson was named a Tree City USA community presented by the Arbor Day Foundation and also received the Tree City USA Growth Award for demonstrating progress in its community forestry program, honoring environmental improvement and higher levels of tree care
Parks and Recreation received an Accreditation Certificate from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA), making Henderson one of fewer than 100 agencies across the country to obtain CAPRA accreditation
The American Society of Public Administration (ASPA) Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Randy Robinson, Deputy Director of Henderson’s Department of Utility Services
Henderson received the Playful City USA designation by Kaboom!, a nationwide non-profit organization, for its playground system and programming for children in support of Get Out and Play Day
Henderson ranked 2nd in the Best Spring Break Destination for Families by Livability
The Best Green Owner Award was presented to City of Henderson for its Heritage Park Aquatic Complex by the Las Vegas Business Press

2010

The Transportation Project of the Year presented by Southwest Contractor magazine was awarded to the City of Henderson for the Galleria Interchange project
The Sustainable Practice Award presented by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) was given to Henderson for initiating and integrating sustainable ideas and practices into their work place, facilities and operations
Henderson received the Award of Merit presented by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for the Justice Facility expansion project
Department of Utility Services was honored with the Platinum Award from the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA)
Henderson’s Chief Information Officer, Chris Wilding, was named Technology Star of the Public Sector by the Technology Business Alliance of Nevada for greatly enhancing the growth and prestige of Nevada’s technology community
The Nevada Water Environment Association William D. Hatfield Award was awarded to Wastewater Operation Manager Adrian Edwards
Money Magazine named Henderson one of “Best Places to Retire If You Really Hate Paying Taxes”
Henderson’s Public Works Department was presented the Transportation Project of the Year Award by the Nevada Chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers for the Eastgate Road project from Auto Show Drive to Lake Mead Parkway
The River Mountain Trail that connects Henderson, Boulder City, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead National Recreation Area to the rest of the Las Vegas Valley was designated as a National Recreation Trail
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3848 named Officer Clinton Campbell the Top Law Enforcement Officer and Captain John Hurlbirt, Engineer Brian Ables, Firefighter/Paramedic Frank Malle, and Firefighter Chris Bullard the Top Firefighter Team of the Year
Derek Allen, AICP, Planner in the Community Development Department, was presented the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Customer Service Award
The Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve named official Wildlife Habitat Site by National Wildlife Federation

2009

Henderson was named one of the Twelve Spots for Retiring on Less Than You Think in a National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association publication
Henderson was awarded the American Water Works Association Safety Award
Henderson was honored with the American Lung Association Clean Air Award and was also recognized by the Clark County Department of Air Quality and Environmental Management
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies awarded the Platinum Peak Performance Award to the Kurt R. Segler Water Reclamation Facility
Henderson’s North Community Police Station achieved the United States Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification
The Government Affairs Award by the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce was given to Javier Trujillo, Intergovernmental Relations Specialist for the City of Henderson
Bristol Ellington, Assistant City Manager, was recognized with the Administrator of the Year Award by the Las Vegas Chapter of National Forum for Black Public Administrators
The Professional of the Year Award presented by the International Right of Way Association, Chapter 44, was awarded to Brian C. Podmenik, Henderson Real Property Agent
Henderson’s Kurt R. Segler Water Reclamation Facility was awarded the Platinum Performance Award by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies

2008

Henderson received the Playful City USA designation by Kaboom!, a nationwide non-profit organization, for the playground system and programming for children in support of Get Out and Play Day
Henderson’s Sally Ahlstedt, Program Specialist for the Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism, received the Governor's Arts Award by the Nevada Arts Council
Money Magazine ranked Henderson 84th in the Top 100 Best Places to Live
Henderson was named as one of the Best Low-Tax Place to Retire by U.S. News and World Report
The City was selected to receive the Center for Measurement Certificate of Distinction by the International City and County Management Association (ICMA) based on its utilization of performance measurement in decision making, strategic planning, employee training, and public reporting
The City’s Development Services Center was awarded the Gold Award for Municipal Excellence by the National League of Cities
Henderson Municipal Court Supervisor Bill Zihlmann was awarded the Nevada Court Executive of the Year by The Nevada Association of Court Executives (NACE), the first City of Henderson employee to receive the award
Two Henderson employees were awarded Operator of the Year & Laboratory Analyst of the Year by the Nevada Water Environments Association (NWEA)
Fire Captain Tim McKeever and Firefighter/Paramedic Jan Hargett received the Firefighter and Paramedic of the Year by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Henderson received the Green Award for Best Small Public Project by the Las Vegas Business Press for the Turf Conversion Program

2007

Prevention Magazine named Henderson the 6th best walking city in America
Henderson was awarded the Center for Performance Measurement (CPM) Certificate of Distinction by the International City and County Management Association (ICMA)
The Development Services Center (DSC) was one of only three local governments with the best development review process selected by the University of North Carolina’s School of Government from a field of 161 local governments
The Colorado Chapter of the American Society of Architects presented Henderson the Honor Award for Planning and Urban Design
Henderson received the Most Secure Cities Award by Farmers Insurance
The Kurt R. Segler Water Reclamation Facility was bestowed the Gold Peak Performance Award by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies
Henderson was presented with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Certificate of Distinction Award

2006

Money Magazine ranked Henderson in the top 20 Best Cities to Live in America
The American Institute of Architects granted Henderson the Nevada Young Architect Citation
Henderson received the Safety Award by the American Water Works Association
Excellence in Youth Sports Award by the National Alliance for Youth Sports
The Nevada Taxpayers Association awarded Henderson the Cashman Good Government Award
Henderson was a finalist for the MAXI Award by the International Council of Shopping Centers
The International Association of Business Communicators/Las Vegas (IABC/Las Vegas) bestowed Henderson the “Communicator of the Year” award
City Manager Rob Ryan was named one of the 90-plus honorees in Influence Magazine’s The Men & Women Who Make Things Happen, along with being one of two named in the Economic Development category
The Parks and Recreation Department, Recreation Division, Sports Section received the Excellence in Youth Sports Award from the National Alliance for Youth Sports, which recognizes superior jobs of conducting diverse activities with a focus on providing safe and positive experience for all participants, including children, parents and coaches
Construction Manager Mark Hobaica was presented with the 2006 American Institute (AIA) Nevada Young Architect Citation, which is given to individuals who in an early stage of their architectural career have shown exceptional leadership in design, education and service to the profession

2005

The 2005 Platinum Award for Sustained Competitiveness Achievement was awarded to Henderson by the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA), recognizing long-term excellence in public utility management and ongoing commitment to best management practices, with only 14 city water systems around the country to receive this award
The America's Crown Cities Award, presented by the American City and County Magazine, was given to the Development Services Center (DSC) service program
The DeBoer Award for Excellence in Planning for Outstanding Public Outreach and Journalism was awarded to the Neighborhood Services and Public Works Department for Project GREEN by the Nevada Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA)
Assistant City Manager Mary Kay Peck received the Nevada Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) Outstanding Leadership Award, Professional Planner Category, which is given annually to one of the nearly 400 members of the Nevada APA for sustained contribution to the profession through distinguished practice, teaching or writing
The Henderson Chamber of Commerce 2005 Outstanding Member Award was presented to Bob Cooper, Economic Development Manager
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Economic Development Award, Honorable Mention was bestowed to the Economic Development Division for its Annual Economic Development Awards Program
The Nevada Peace Officers’ Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Executive Certificate, the highest professional certification obtainable for a police officer in the State of Nevada, was awarded to Deputy Police Chief James White
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3848 Gold Medal Awards were presented to Henderson law enforcement, emergency services and volunteer agencies\

2004

The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) was presented for the City’s Comprehensive Annual Budget Report (CABR), as well as the additional distinction of “Outstanding Communication Device”
Henderson received the Certificate of Achievement by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) for its efforts in using performance measurement information for enhanced decision making
The Popular Annual Financial Report Award by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) was presented for the City’s Budget in Summary
The Fire Department received Re-accreditation from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) and the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS), remaining one of less than ten fire departments nation-wide who have participated in and received dual accreditation
Henderson received several Regional Transportation Commission “Horizon Awards,” which recognize valley organizations and individuals for their contributions to the improvement of air quality and transportation
The DeBoer Award for Excellence in Planning, Outstanding Plan for an Individual Project, was given to the City for the development of the District, which was recognized as the first true pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use development in Southern Nevada
The “Cornerstone” Skills, Integrity and Responsibility (SIR) Award was presented to Building and Fire Safety Director Michael Bouse by the Associated General Contractors for his efforts in facilitating the adoption of updated construction codes by all valley jurisdictions
The Public Information Office was given the Silver Circle Award by the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) for the “50 Days for 50 Years – Living the American Dream” Sense of Community strategic campaign
Henderson finished in the top four nationally and honorably mentioned in the 2004 Excellence in Youth Sports Award sponsored by National Alliance for Youth Sports and Athletic Business magazine
Henderson received the Sports Illustrated 50th Anniversary Sportstown Award based on its involvement in facilitating and enhancing quality sports based on the criteria of philosophy, policy/procedures, education and training strategies, youth development strategies, community commitment to parks and recreation resources, innovations for community development and scope of the programming
Henderson was given the designation of Certified Literate Community by Governor Guinn in recognition of the planning and current organizational structure put in place to provide future services to those adults and families in need of assistance from the community to learn to read
The Quality Sports Magnet Center designation was given to Henderson by the National Football League (NFL) and the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA), with only 37 cities having received it
The Department of Utility Services was awarded First Place in the Nevada Water Environment Association 2004 Operations Challenge State Championship, the American Water Works Association Western Regional Top Ops Competition and the American Water Works Association Tapping Competition
The Las Vegas Review Journal designated the Arroyo Grande Sports Complex as having the Best Softball Field and the Henderson Multigenerational Center/Aquatic Complex as the Best Place to Swim
The Cashman Good Government Finalist Award was given to City Manager Philip Speight by the Nevada Taxpayers Association
The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), Las Vegas Chapter awarded the Public Information Office several Bronze Quill Awards, including in Multimedia Presentation/CD/DVD, Website – Internet, Total Integrated Communication or Marketing Program (Short-Term), Total Integrated Communication or Marketing Program (Long-Term), along with several Awards of Merit, including in Special Purpose Communications and Writing
The Program Excellence Award and Elmer H. Anderson Parks Excellence Award, was presented to the Parks and Recreations Department
Henderson received the Best Workplaces for Commuters recognition by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for solutions that address limited or expensive parking, reduce traffic congestion, improve employee recruiting and retention and minimize the environmental impacts associated with drive-alone commuting

2003

Henderson received the Government Finance Officers' Association Distinguished Budget Award, Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Above and Beyond Award was presented to Henderson from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve for the support of national defense and the folks who served on the National Guard and Reserve Forces
The Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) was bestowed the Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies (AMSA) Platinum Award
The Police Department’s “Every 15 Minutes” program was awarded one of the Governor’s Achievement Awards by the Commission on Substance Abuse Education, Prevention, Enforcement and Treatment
The Associated General Contractors’ Las Vegas chapter presented the Multigenerational Center and Aquatic Complex the Quality of Life and Skill, Integrity and Responsibility (SIR) Awards
The Clean Water Coalition, in which Henderson is a member, received the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Wendell McCurry 2003 Excellence in Water Quality Award
The Promenade/Multigenerational Center received Second Place in the Construction Owners Association of America’s National Award
The Parks and Recreation Department received an Honorable Mention in the Excellence in Youth Sports Award by the National Alliance for Youth Sports and Athletic Business magazine
Regional Transportation presented the Human Resource Department with several Horizon Awards, including Creative Excellence, Best Work Places for Commuters, Best Workplaces for Commuters Pace Setter, Best Workplaces for Commuters Districts, Employer of the Year and Transportation Coordinator (TC) of the Year
The Public Information Office received several Public Relations Society of America’s Tri-State Pinnacle Awards, including Best of Show, Community Relations, Pitch Materials, Feature Article, Special Events and Observances, along with Awards of Excellence in Public Affairs, Internet Site, External Video and Feature Article

2002

Henderson, the fastest growing city in America from 1990 to 1998, remains one of the top five fastest growing cities in the nation according to this year’s U.S. Census
Henderson constructed the first public super recreation center and aquatic complex in Nevada, Black Mountain Recreation Center/Aquatic Complex, with a second that opened Summer 2000, the Whitney Ranch Recreation/Aquatic Complex, raising the bar when the 77,000 sq. ft. Henderson Multigenerational Complex opened in 2002
The Henderson Fire Department has received Reaccreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS)
The Police Department has joined a select group of some 500 police agencies worldwide to achieve accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA)
Henderson received the DeBoer Excellence in Planning Award for the Downtown Investment Strategy presented by the Nevada Chapter of the American Planning Association
The American Economic Development Council (AEDC) at its Promotional Material Awards Competition presented Honorable Mention to Henderson in recognition of excellence for It’s Publication Advertising Campaign Entry

2001

Henderson received international recognition when selected to receive the Special Achievement in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) at the annual Environmental Systems Research Institute’s (ESRI) international user conference, being selected from over 100,000 sites worldwide
The Parks and Recreation Department was the first agency in Nevada to obtain national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) out of 28 agencies in the US, demonstrating 100 percent compliance in fiscal policy, human resources management, programs, services, policies and more than 153 other operational standards set forth by the commission
The Regional Transportation Commission awarded the City the Golden Spoke Award for outstanding achievements in bicycling programs
Public Works and the Police Substation received the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAOIP) Spotlight Award
The City received several Water Environment Federation and Nevada Water Environment Association Awards, such as: the Nevada Water Environment Association Wastewater Operator of the Year Award for Roger Leger, Operator III, Water Reclamation Facility; the Water Environment Federation Award and the Water Environment Federation Laboratory Analyst Excellence Award for Keni Whalen, Laboratory Supervisor, Water Laboratory; the Water Environment Federation George W. Burke, Jr. Facility Safety Award for Mark Schrader; the Nevada Water Environment Association Operations Challenge Runner Up Award to the team Bad Habits; and the Nevada Water Environment Association Operations Challenge Champion Award for the year 2001 was awarded to the team Totally Chaotic

2000

Henderson received several International Association of Business Communicators Bronze Quill Awards for outstanding recognition in the business communication field, such as Multimedia Category, Videos Produced Under $2,500, Multimedia Category, Videos Produced Over $10,000, Newsletter/Magapaper/Tabloid Category and News Release Category
The American Economic Development Council’s “Best of Class” Award was bestowed to Economic Development in the Promotional Material Awards Competition
The City was awarded the Nevada Water Environment Association Operations Challenge Champion Award

1999

In December, Henderson surpassed Reno as Nevada's second largest city
Henderson received the Gold Medal Award from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (population served: 100,000 to 250,000)
Community Development was awarded the DeBoer Excellence in Planning Award for the Visual Interactive Code presented by the Nevada Chapter of the American Planning Association

1998

Henderson was honored in this year’s Howland Awards publication, “Working Cities, Winning Ideas,” for the Bird Viewing Preserve and the City’s Comprehensive Plan
The American Economic Development Council (AEDC), in its Sales Literature and Promotional Materials Awards Competition, presented Henderson with the award of Excellent for the quality of its entry “It’s Happening in Henderson”
Henderson received the Silver Circle Award and three Savvy Awards from the National City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA)
The Water Environment Federation’s George W. Burke, Jr., Facility Safety Award was presented to Tim Smith, Wastewater Operations Supervisor, from the Utility Services Department
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and Award of Financial Reporting Achievement was presented to Steve Hanson, the former Director of Finance
Former City Attorney Shauna M. Hughes was a Finalist for the Cashman Good Government Award by the Nevada Taxpayers Association

1997

Money Magazine rated Henderson among the Top 50 Safest Cities in the United States
Henderson was also rated among the Top 50 Kid Friendly Cities in the United States in 1997 by Zero Population Growth, a Washington-based group
With the passage and implementation of the 1997 bond issue, Henderson will have the most extensive trail system (jogging, biking, etc.) in Nevada
The Finance Department received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (COA) by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
The Public Works Department was bestowed the 1997 Project of the Year Award by the Nevada Chapter of the American Public Works Association

1995

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