CITY AWARDS

    

The City of Calabasas Incorporated in 1991, and has won the following awards:

2009
CTV
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Public Affairs (V<$300K), "Mayor's State of the City Address 2009" - 2nd Place
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Election Coverage (All Budgets), "Calabasas Municipal Elections '09" - 1st Place
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Publ;ic Education ($200K - $500K, "City Spotlight: Bioblitz" - Honorable Mention
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Video Text Bulletin Boards, "The CTV Billboard" - 1st Place
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Excellence in Government Programming (Operating Budget $200 - $500K), "CTV - The Calabasas Channel"  - 1st Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Performing Arts, "City Spotlight - Harry Leff Musical Tribute" - 1st Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Election, "CTV Election 2009 Coverage" - 1st Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Economic Development, "City Spotlight - compilation" - 1st Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Promo, "City Spotlight - Election 2009 Promo" - 2nd Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Environmental, "City Spotlight - BioBlitz" - 2nd Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards -  Overall Excellence (<$400K), "CTV - The Calabasas Channel" - 2nd Place
     Granicus Digital Governance Award - Excellence in Disseminating Government Information - Honorable Mention

 

2008

Community Development Department

National Planning Excellence, Achievement, and Leadership Awards - 2008 Leadership Award for a Planning Advocate -  Calabasas Resident/Planning Commissioner, David Brown
CTV
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Sports Programming, "Your City, Your Issues - CHS Varsity Football" - 3rd Place
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Government Access Station Web Site "www.cityofcalabasas.com" - Honorable Mention
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Excellence in Government Programming (Operating Budget $250,001 - $500K), "CTV - The Calabasas Channel"  - 2nd Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards -  Overall Excellence (<$250K), "CTV - The Calabasas Channel" - 1st Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Community Event Coverage (<$400K), "Stream To Sea: Earth Day 2007" - 1st Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Public Safety (<$400K), "Every 15 Minutes: Teen Driving" - 1st Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards -  Documentary Profile (<$400K), "Calabasas, A Living History - Jemima Perry" - 2nd Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Web Site, "City of Calabasas" - 2nd Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Documentary Social (<$400K), "Healing a Stream: Las Virgenes Creek Project" - 2nd Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Talk Show (<$400K), "Calabasas Teen Forum - Election 08" - 2nd Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Sports, "Your City, Your Issues - CHS Football" - 3rd Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Video Text Bulletin Board, "The CTV Billboard" - 3rd Place

 

2007

Finance Department

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada - Award of Financial Reporting Achievement 2005-06
CTV
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Video Text Bulletin Boards, "The CTV Billboard" - 1st Place
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Interview/Talk Show ($200k-$400k), "Preview, Eye on the Arts: Banzai Sushi" - 2nd Place
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Public Affairs (<$300k), "Mayor's State of the City Address" - 2nd Place
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Government Access Station Web Site - Honorable Mention
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Video Text Bulletin Board, "The CTV Billboard" - 1st Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Web Site, "City of Calabasas" - 2nd Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Talk Show (<$400K), "Calabasas Teen Forum: School Safety" - 2nd Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Public Service Announcement, "Sheriff Safety Tip: Car Break-Ins" - 2nd Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Community Event, "4th of July Celebration 2006" - 3rd Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Overall Excellence ($250k-$499k), "City of Calabasas" - 3rd Place
     Older Americans Recognition Day Award- Presented to CTV Engineer Roy LaViolette - May 30, 2007

 

2006

Finance Department

     California Society of Municipal Finance Officers - Outstanding Financial Reporting 2004-05
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada - Award of Financial Reporting Achievement 2004-05

CTV

     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Talk Show (<$400k), "Calabasas Teen Forum: City Laws" - 1st Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Community Event (<$400k), "4th of July 2005 Celebrations" - 2nd Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Video Text Bulletin Board, "The CTV Billboard" - 2nd Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Web Site, "The City of Calabasas" - 3rd Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Public Affairs, "Mayor's State of the City Address" - 3rd Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Overall Excellence (<$250k), "City of Calabasas" - 3rd Place
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Public Affairs, "Mayor's State of the City 2005" - 2nd Place
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Profile of a City/County Dept. (<$200k), "Emergency Personnel/Firefighter Hero Video" - 2nd Place
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Public Safety (<$200k), "Every 15 Minutes" - 2nd Place
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Government Access Station Web Site, "The City of Calabasas Website" - 2nd Place
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Excellence in Government Programming ($100K-$250K), "CTV - The Calabasas Channel" - 3rd Place
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Interview/Talk Show (<$200k), "Calabasas Teen Forum - City Laws" - 3rd Place
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Documentary - Profile (<$200k), "Mission of Hope - Spirit of Calabasas Katrina Fund" - Honorable Mention

 

2005

Public Works

2005 Water Quality Award - Awarded from the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB).  
CTV
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Videotext Bulletin Board, "The CTV Billboard" - 1st Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Overall Excellence (<$250k),  "CTV - The Calabasas Channel" - 1st Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Talk Show (<$400k), "Calabasas Teen Forum #49 - Religion" - 1st Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Web Site,
"The City of Calabasas" - 1st Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Public Safety,
"Every 15 Minutes, Teen Driving Campaign" - 1st Place
     Pegasus Award - Government-Internet Website
   "The Calabasas Website" - Award of Excellence
     Pegasus Award - Overall Government Access Channel Programming
   "CTV - The Calabasas Channel" - Award of Excellence
     Aurora Award - Government Agency
   "Every 15 Minutes, Teen Driving Campaign" - Platinum Best of Show
     NATOA National Government Programming  Awards - Excellence in Government Programming, "CTV - The Calabasas Channel" - Second Place
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Public Safety,
"Every 15 Minutes" - Second Place
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Public Affairs,
"Calabasas Mayor's State of the City Address 2005" - Honorable Mention
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Interview/Talk Show, "Preview: An Eye on the Arts #4" - Honorable Mention

 

2004
CTV
     NATOA National Government Programming Awards - Community Event Coverage (<$300k),
  "4th of July Highlights 2004" - Honorable Mention
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Videotext Bulletin Board,  "The CTV Billboard" - 1st Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Overall Excellence ($250k-$499k) "CTV - The Calabasas Channel" - 2nd Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Talk Show (<$400k) "Calabasas Teen Forum #40 - Cultural Understanding" - 3rd Place

 

2003

CTV
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Overall Excellence (<$250k) "CTV - The Calabasas Channel" - 1st Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Election Coverage "Live Election 2003 Coverage" - 2nd Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Talk Show
"Calabasas Teen Forum #28 - Teen Firefighters" - 1st Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Talk Show 
"Your City, Your Issues #44 - Public Safety" - 3rd Place
     The SCAN NATOA Government Programming Awards - Videotext Bulletin board, "The CTV Billboard" - 1st Place
     The Videographer Awards - Government/City
   "Live Election 2003 Coverage" - Award of Distinction
     The Communicator Awards - Print Media
   "www.CityofCalabasas.com" - Award of Distinction
     Telly Award - TV or Cable Program: Children
   "Teen Forum, Teen Firefighters" - Finalist
     Telly Award - TV or Cable Program: Children
   "Teen Forum, College Admissions" - Finalist
     Pegasus Award - Overall Government Access Programming
   "CTV - The Calabasas Channel" - Award of Excellence
     Pegasus Award - Internet Website
   "www.CityofCalabasas.com" - Award of Excellence
     Pegasus Award - Government / Bulletin Board
   "The CTV Billboard" - Award of Excellence
     Pegasus Award - Programming for Special Population (youth)
   "Teen Forum, Teen Firefighters" - Award of Excellence

 

2002

Finance Department
     Certificate of Excellence in Operational Budgeting 2001-2002 - This certificate recognizes the achievement of Excellence in Operational Budgeting and reflects an outstanding budget document and the underlying budgeting process through which the budget is implemented.
     Certificate of Outstanding Financial Reporting 2000-2001 - This certificate is issued in recognition of meeting professional standards and criteria in reporting which reflect a high level of quality in the annual financial statements and in the underlying accounting system from which the reports were prepared.
CTV
      NATOA Award - City or County Web Site
   City of Calabasas - 1st Place
     Communicator Award - Marketing/Promotion/Poster
   "Calabasas Chamber Orchestra Poster" - Honorable Mention
     Communicator Award - Magazine/Government
   "Citizens' Guide to Calabasas" - Award of Distinction
     Videographer Award - TV Creativity/Graphics/Design
   "The CTV Billboard" - Honorable Mention
     Videographer Award - Award of Distinction
   "Your City, Your Issues #38 - LAFD, Sept. 11th Special"
     Telly Award - TV or Cable Program: Children
   "Teen Forum, Colleges" - Finalist
     STAR Award - Video Text / Bulletin Board
   "CTV Billboard" - 2nd Place
     Hometown Video Festival - Videotext / Bulletin Board
   "CTV Billbord" - Winner
     Hometown Video Festival - Talk Show: Informational Professional
   "Your City, Your Issues, #38" - Honorable Mention
     Axiem Awards - Television
   "CTV Billboard" - Silver Award

 

2001
CTV
     AXIEM Award - "Colleges and Universities"
   "Calabasas Teen Forum - 1st Place
     Communicator Award - Print
   "Citzens' Guide to Calabasas" - Award of Distinction
     Communicator Award - Print
   "Calabasas Chamber Orchestra 2000-2001 Poster"- Honorable Mention
     Communicator Award - Crystal Award
   "2001 State of the City Address"
     NATOA Award - Videotext Bulletin Boards
   "CTV Electronic Billboard" - 1st Place
     NATOA Award - Public Affairs  Audience
   "Calabasas Mayor's State of the City Address 2001" - 3rd Place
     Omni International Award
   "CTV Electronic Billboard" - 1st Place
     STAR Award - Public Affairs
   2nd Place
     Videographer Award - City
   "Calabasas Mayor's State of the City Address 2001" - Award of Distinction
     Videographer Award - Creativity
   "Calabasas Mayor's State of the City Address 2001" - Award of Distinction
     Videographer Award
   "CTV Electronic Billboard" - Honorable Mention
     Videographer Award - Music
   "Teen Forum" - Honorable Mention

 

2000

City of Calabasas

     The City of Calabasas was presented with the Model Community Achievement Award at the 12th Annual Clean Air Awards 2000 by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) for the development and implementation of a comprehensive alternative-vehicle fueling infrastructure for both public and private use through public/private partnerships.

Traffic & Intergovernmental Relations Department

     The City Traffic & Intergovernmental Relations Department has received an award from the State Air Quality Management Department for the new Chevron compressed natural gas refueling station on Las Virgenes Road.

Finance Department

     Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the US and Canada.
CTV
     AEGIS Award of Excellence - Videotext Bulletin Board
   1st Place  
     Aurora Award - Gold Award
   CTV Electronic Billboard  
     Axiem Award - Government
   Finalist
     Axiem Award of Absolute Excellence in Electronic Media
   CTV Bulletin Board
     California Park & Rec. Society - Award of Excellence
     Hometown Video Festival - Videotext Bulletin Board
     Hometown Video Festival - Talk Show
   "Your City, Your Issues"
     NATOA Award - Videotext Bulletin Board
   1st Place
     NATOA Award - Special Audience
   "Calabasas Teen  Forum" - 2nd Place
     NATOA Award - Public Affairs
   "State of the City Address"  - 1st Place
     OMNI Intermedia Award
   CTV Electronic Billboard  - Silver
     SCAN NATOA Star Award - Overall Excellence
   2nd Place
     WAVE Award - Talk Show / Issues
   Calabasas Teen Forum #5 (Skateboarding - Finalist )
     WAVE Award - Talk Show / Entertainment
   Calabasas Teen Forum #4 (Music) - Finalist
     WAVE Award
   CTV Electronic Billboard
- Finalist

 

1999

Finance Department

     Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the US and Canada.
     RISK MANAGEMENT AWARD Lowest 5 Year Average for Workers Compensation Claims
Planning Department
     American Planning Association - Planning Project Award for the City of Calabasas Las Virgenes Gateway Master Plan (1999)

Traffic & Intergovernmental Relations Department

      Anoiel Khorshid, Young Transportation Engineer of the Year Recipient, Institute of Transportation Engineers District 6
     Automobile Associations of America Pedestrian Safety Award
CTV
     Alliance for Community Media - Innovative
   Judges Choice
     Axiem Award Finalist - Government
   CTV Billboard
     California Park & Rec. Society - Award of Excellence in Media Communication
     Communicator Award - Graphics
   CTV Billboard
     Communicator Award - Government
   CTV Billboard
     Golden Web Award
     Hometown Video Festival - Judges Choice Award
     NATOA Award - Videotext Bulletin Board
   1st Place
     NATOA Award - Innovative
   2nd Place
     STAR Award
   CTV The Calabasas Channel - 3rd Place
     WAVE Award
   CTV Billboard - Finalist
     WAVE Award - Talk Show
   YCYI "Reptiles"
     WAVE Award - Innovative
  
The Calabasas Channel

 

1998
Traffic & Intergovernmental Relations Department
     Robert Yalda, Rotary Club Pride of Workmanship Recipient
CTV
     California Park & Rec. Society - Outstanding Publicity Piece
     NATOA Award - CTV Billboard
   1st Place
     SCAN NATOA Star Award - Videotext Bulletin Board
   1st Place
     SCAN NATOA Star Award - Website
   1st PlacE
     SCAN NATOA Star Award - Overall Excellence (<$250,000)
   3rd Place

 

1997
Finance Department
     California Society of Municipal Finance Officer - Certificate of Award for Excellence in Operational Budgeting
     California Society of Municipal Finance Officer - Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Planning Department
    

American Planning Association - Comprehensive Planning - Small Jurisdiction for the Calabasas General Plan

CTV
     NATOA Award - Videotext Bulletin Board
   1st Place
     SCAN NATOA Star Award - Videotext Bulletin Board
   1st Place

 

1996
Juan de Anza Park
     Park Planning and Design - Award  for cities under 50,000 population from California Parks and Recreation Society for Juan Bautista de Anza Park
Finance Department
     California Society of Municipal Finance Officer - Certificate of Award for Excellence in Operational Budgeting Certificate of Award for Outstanding Financial Reporting
     California Society of Municipal Finance Officer - Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Planning Department
     Award of Merit - In recognition of exceptional progress in implementing the Community Development Block Grant Program

 

1995
Finance Department
     California Society of Municipal Finance Officer - Certificate of Award for Merit in Operational Budgeting
Planning Department
     Award of Merit - In recognition of exceptional progress in implementing the Community Development Block Grant Program

 

1994
Planning Department
     Comprehensive Planning - Small Jurisdiction for the Old Town Calabasas Master Plan and Design
     Award of Merit - In recognition of exceptional progress in implementing the Community Development Block Grant Program

 

1993
Planning Department
     Award of Merit - In recognition of exceptional progress in implementing the Community Development Block Grant Program
Traffic
     Robert Yalda, Section Technical Award Recipient, Institute of Transportation Engineers District 6

 

1992
Planning Department
     Award of Merit - In recognition of exceptional progress in implementing the Community Development Block Grant Program

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