Bàn quay xổ số trực tiếpHere is a selection of recognition, awards, and accomplishments by City of Fairfax government offices, departments and community.

2018

• Ranked sixth healthiest city in U.S. by U.S. News & World Report
• Ranked #59 best town in the U.S. to start a new business by LendEDU
• Ranked sixth safest city in Virginia by National Council of Home Safety and Security
• Ranked second safest city in Virginia by Safehome
• Ranked #10 Best Place to Live by 24/7 Wall Street
• SolSmart Bronze Award

2017 

• Ranked #2 Safest City in Virginia by Safe Home
• VML Stairway to Success award (in partnership with City of Fairfax Schools)
• VML Silver-Level Green Government certification (since 2013)
• Chosen as "Case City" for CCR challenge by the Association of Government Accountants
• Fire Department receives SAFER Grant from FEMA and DHS
• Aaa Bond Rating Reaffirmed by Moody’s Investors Service
• Awarded a DOE SolSmart Grant
• #40 on List of Best Cities for Seniors to Retire by GoodCall 
• Ranked #375 of the top 500 U.S. Cities With the Best Credit Scores by LendEDU 
• Ranked #27 of Top 100 Places to Live by Livability.com
• Ranked #130 in LendEDU’s study on the Best Cities for Building Wealth 
• Earned "1" rating for Insurance Services Office Public Protection Classification (ISO PPC)
• Ranked #9 of Best Places to Raise a Family by WalletHub
• Ranked #8 of Top 25 Counties to Live In by 24/7 Wall St.
• Distinguished Budget Presentation Award — Government Finance Officers Association (since 1994)
• Tree City (since 1987)
• Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program (CAFR Program) (since 1979)

2016

• Ranked third out of 500 cities nationwide for finding a non-profit job by GoodCall
• Ranked #17 of Top 20 Safest Cities in Virginia by SafeWise
• Ranked #7 Top College Town by Livability.com
• Parks and Recreation Department Receives CAPRA National Accreditation
• Implementation of 'Technology Zone' city-wide for businesses 
• Second place, police vehicle graphics - Police Fleet Manager Magazine graphic design contest

2015

• Ranked Fittest City in America by Time
• Ranked #2 Best City for Starting a Business in Virginia by NerdWallet
• Ranked 52nd out of 405 cities nationwide for women entrepreneurs by GoodCall
• Ranked 11th in the nation for soccer fans by Wallet Hub
• Sesquicentennial Leadership Award  
• Jack Wood Awards: Business/Non-Profit (Spotlight on the Arts Festival), Partnership Initiative (#VisionFairfaxMason) 
• Ranked #17 Best City for Young Families in Virginia by NerdWallet

2014

• Google e-City – Virginia
• Fifth safest city in Virginia by Movoto Real Estate
• Technology Innovation Award from the Virginia Emergency Management Association for development of the NOVA DRT (Damage Reporting Tool) app
• Global Philanthropy Partnership National Grant recipient
• Named “great place for entrepreneurs” by Forbes

2013

• Aaa Bond Rating Reaffirmed by Moody’s Investors Service
• #1 Budget Accessibility — Virginia Coalition for Open Government
• Keep American Beautiful Distinguished Service Citation National Award
• VML Achievement Award for Communication
• Smart Growth America public workshop on economic and fiscal health recipient
• Cityscreen-12 programs go high-definition (HD)
• Mason Enterprise Center named in Top 10 U.S. and Top 20 Global University Business Incubators by the UBI Index
• Virginia Department of Environmental Quality grants recipient
• Summer Day Camp accreditation — American Camp Association

 2012

• Communicator Award for Excellence in Video and Commercials — International Academy of Visual Arts awarded to Cityscreen-12
• Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water Recognition Program
• Virginia Living Best in Virginia Award for Van Dyck Park

2011

• Virginia Recreation and Parks Society Best New Facility Award
• Green flag status from the Eco-Schools USA  to Sidney Lanier Middle School
• Washingtonian Best of Fairfax Award (Van Dyck Park and Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts)
• VML Silver-Level Go Green certification
• Major federal stimulus funds beneficiary
• Gold Medal – American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and National Recreation and Park Association
• Virginia Recreation and Parks Society Best New Facility Award — Stacy. C. Sherwood Community Center

2010

• Upgraded to AAA credit rating by Moody’s Investors Services
• The Washingtonian Magazine Best of Fairfax Award – Van Dyck Park and Spotlight on the Arts
• Governor’s Technology Award
• VML Green Government certification recipient
• Commendation award for excellence in design from the American Institute of Architects (Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim)
• Gold Medal finalist – American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and National Recreation and Park Association
• Best Promotional Piece Award — Virginia Recreation and Park Society
• Virginia General Assembly Resolution of Commendation for Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts

2009

• Upgraded to AAA rating by Standard & Poor’s
• VML Green Government certification recipient
• Forbes #3 Place to Live in USA
• National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund Grant (Ashby Pond)
• Virginia Recreation and Park Society best new facility award — Stafford Drive Park
• Virginia Recreation and Park Society best renovation award — Draper Drive Park
• Best Promotional Piece Award — Virginia Recreation and Park Society
• Outstanding New Professional Award — Virginia Recreation and Park Society

2008

• Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center funding gift receipt
• Virginia Recreation and Parks Society Best Promotional Effort – Basic Award
• Washington Business Journal’s Retail Deal Award to Old Town Village

2007

• SAFER Act grant recipient 
• Centreville Moose Lodge grant recipient for public safety
• Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation grant recipient
• Northern Virginia Transportation Commission — receipt of CUE Bus hydrogen fuel injectors
• Virginia Department of Fire Programs grant recipient

2006

• Virginia Department of Historic Resources grant recipient
• 2005 Virginia Chiefs Challenge, first place
• 2005 International Association of Chiefs of Police National Challenge, third place

2005

• Awards for Excellence in Community and Public Service and Public Safety, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Fairfax County Alcohol Safety Action Program recognition

2004

• Virginia Department of Conservation grant received to implement city watershed plan
• VML Insurance Program 2004 Margaret A. Nichols Risk Management Leadership Award
• VML Achievement Award to the Community Relations Office

2003

• DMV Select Office opens in City Hall
• National School Public Relations Association Award of Merit to School Superintendent’s Office

2002

• American Public Transportation Association Gold Award
• VML grants to fund safety equipment for Utility Department
• Northern Virginia Crime Prevention Association award
• Recognized by Commonwealth of Virginia and the U.S. military for assistance following terrorist attacks on the Pentagon
• Federal grant recipient for counter-terrorism measures
• Honor Award from the Community Appearance Alliance of Northern Virginia to the Public Works Department

2001

• Gold Award, American Public Transportation Association
• Top 25 Wireless Innovator for NextBus technology

2000

• City of Fairfax Police Department earn initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA)
• Federal grant recipient to establish police officers in city schools
• VML Achievement Award for Communication to Community Relations Office
• National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors Award to Cityscreen-12
• Life Safety Achievement Award from the Residential Fire Safety Institute
• Medical Award Certificate from the United States Marine Corps to the Fire Department
• Virginia’s Governor’s Technology Award, Education K-12  to Information Technology Department
• Keep Virginia Beautiful award
• Keep America Beautiful honorable mention 
• American Public Transportation Association Gold Award
• Elks Club for Community Policing and Selective Enforcement recognition
• Prince William County SWAT Competition – third place

1999

• Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation grant recipient — Daniels Run stream stabilization
• Commonwealth of Virginia grant recipient — archaeological investigation of Blenheim estate
• Established Fall for the Book Festival with George Mason University