Awards Received by the City of Tualatin

The City of Tualatin is dedicated to quality service to our citizens. The following awards represent examples of how our city has been recognized by other organizations. Congratulations, Tualatin!

Community Involvement

Public Participation Award
The City of Tualatin has received the Project of the Year award for the "Tualatin Tomorrow" Vision and Strategic Action Plan from the International Association for Public Participation. The Action Plan is a 20-year plan that provides for the City a long-range, adaptable "road map" to Tualatin's preferred future. In June of 2007, the Tualatin City Council and Mayor accepted the Plan unanimously. For more information on the Tualatin Tomorrow Vision and Strategic Action Plan, please navigate to the Tualatin Tomorrow page on this website. The City is honored to accept this award on behalf of the Tualatin community as we continue to plan for our future.
2003 VIP Planning Award
Awarded by the Oregon Recreation and Park Association, 2003
The VIP Planning Award was received for utilizing the Oregon Recreation and Park Association (ORPA) VIP Strategic Planning Framework as a model in developing a Facility Visioning Plan. The goal was to identify key issues, priorities, and perceived needs for quality of life facilities in Tualatin. An inventory of existing community facilities and a community profile also were compiled. The ORPA VIP Strategic Planning Framework was used to assist in identifying core values, a guiding vision and mission, and some primary strategies for achieving desired goals.
Good Governance Award
Awarded by the League of Oregon Cities, 1999
Awarded for successfully engaging young people from Tualatin High School, Hazelbrook Middle School, and elementary schools in the local government process through the development of the Tualatin Skate Park.
James C. Howland Awards For Urban Enrichment, Honorable Mention
Awarded by the National League of Cities and the CH2MHILL Company, 1999
The City of Tualatin was cited to recognize the thoughtful, innovative, and collaborative planning engaged to involve young people in the process of developing the Tualatin Skate Park.

Historical Preservation

Lafky-Martinazzi Award
Awarded by the Tualatin Historical Society, 1996
This award was received for creatively incorporating events in Tualatin's history into the design of Atfalati Park, Ibach Park, Brown's Ferry Park, and Tualatin Commons, thereby encouraging awareness and appreciation of Tualatin's unique heritage.

Library

Award of Excellence in Environmental Design
Awarded by GE Edison, 2009
The Tualatin Public Library received this international award for sustainability in a competition held in Germany and Las Vegas in May 2010. The remodel and renovation of the Tualatin Library was the only Pacific Northwest project to receive this prestigious award.

Park Design

Golden Bootie
Awarded by Portland Parent Magazine, 1998
The Ibach Park playground was designated a 1998 Portland Parent Golden Bootie Winner for "Best Park Playground" in the Portland area by the readers of Portland Parent magazine. The award-winning playground translates history into an interactive play area for children of all abilities.

Design Award
Awarded by Oregon Recreation and Park Association, 1996
Ibach Park was selected for the Design Award to recognize the participatory public involvement process used to guide development of the park, the creative design of the main play area, efficient maintenance design, and the overall appearance.

Recreation/ Special Events

2009 Best Festival/Event
The 6th Annual West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta was awarded the 2009 Best Festival/ Event award by the Oregon Festival and Events Association (OFEA) at the NW Festivals & Events Conference in Seaside, Oregon on March 9, 2010. The OFEA awards two Best Festival/Event Awards, one each to festivals/ events with over or under 40,000 attendees. The Pumpkin Regatta won in the under 40,000 category.

Urban Planning and Design

Professional Achievement In Planning
Awarded by the American Planning Association, Oregon Chapter, 1999
Tualatin Commons recognized for establishing a sense of place, focus, and unique identity.
Governor's Livability Awards
Awarded by Livable Oregon, Inc., 1998
The Mews at Tualatin Commons recognized as an exemplary development project that reinforces Oregon's quality of life and support of its transportation and land use goals.
Special Commendation
Awarded by Livable City Center Awards, Livable Oregon, Inc., 1995
Tualatin Commons recognized for promoting outstanding public-private partnerships in urban design.
Excellence In Community Design Award
Awarded by the City of Tualatin, 1994
The Tualatin Development Commission received this award for quality urban design for Tualatin Commons.

Urban Forestry

Tree City USA
Awarded by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters, US Forest Service, US Conference of Mayors, and the National League of Cities. Awarded to recognize communities that have proven their commitment to an effective, ongoing community forestry program based on Tree City USA standards. Continuously since 1987.
Tree City USA Growth Awards
Awarded by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Conference of Mayors, and the National League of Cities:
- Education and Public Relations (Youth education); 2009
- Continuing education for tree workers; 2009
- Improved Ordinance: Park and open space protection; 2007
- Tree Planting and Maintenance: Special Tree Planting Project and Street Tree Planting; 2002
- Planning and Management: Municipal Funding, Sidewalk/Curb Policy, Tree Inventory and Analysis, Computerized Tree-Management System, Management Plan, Improved Ordinance; 2001
- Planning and Management: tree inventory and analysis, wildlife habitat, park and open space; 1998
- Education and Public Relations: interpretive program; Planning and Management: management plan, park and open space; 1996
- Education and Public Relations: continuing education for tree workers; Planning and Management: improved ordinance, wildlife habitat, park and open space; 1995
- Education and Public Relations: publicity event; Planning and Management: improved ordinance, standards and specifications; Tree Planting and Maintenance: special tree planting project; 1994
- Education and Public Relations: interpretive program, continuing education for tree workers, continuing education for tree managers, publicity event; Partnerships: new project or organization; Planning education for tree managers, publicity event; Partnerships: new project or organization; Planning and Management: wildlife habitat; 1993
- Planning and Management: park and open space; Tree Planting and Maintenance: recycling; 1992
- Education and Public Relations: community-wide tree event, publicity: Partnerships: new project or organization, external funding; 1991
Government Project: Urban Forestry Plan
Awarded by Oregon Urban and Community Forestry Council and Oregon Department of Forestry, 2002
Awarded for outstanding achievements and contributions to urban forestry.
Outstanding Contributions to Urban Forestry, Government Category
Awarded by Oregon Urban and Community Forestry Council and Oregon Department of Forestry, 1996
The award was received for providing exemplary leadership and vision resulting in outstanding tree preservation/conservation or planting and maintenance programs.
Oregon Tree City of the Year
Awarded by the Oregon Urban and Community Forestry Council and Oregon Department of Forestry, 1994
Awarded for outstanding achievements and contributions to urban forestry.
Certificate Of Recognition For Interest Shown In The Care And Protection Of Trees In Urban Forest
Awarded by the National Arborist Association, 1993
Awarded to recognize the city's awareness of the significant contribution that trees make to our daily lives.
Oregon Arbor Week Council Award, Community Category
Awarded by the Oregon Arbor Week Council, 1990
Awarded in recognition of an outstanding Arbor Week celebration.