Awards

The Flood Control District has received recognition and awards for the implementation of creative and effective flood hazard mitigation and flood control-related plans, projects and processes. Organizations nationwide have honored the District and its skilled staff for projects ranging from flood control facility engineering and construction to master plans, digital mapping and real-time flood forecasting.

2009

Valley Forward Association Award of Merit – Context Sensitive Flood Hazard Mitigation Planning and Design Model
National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards
- Citizen Participation in Identifying Historical Aerial Photographs
- Field Inspection AutoMapping through GPS Photography
- Project Advertisement Manager (online project advertisement system for contract procurement)

2008

National Association of Flood & Stormwater Management Agencies Excellence in Communication Award – “Stupid Motorist Law” Public Service Announcement
National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards
- El Rio Watercourse Master Plan (WCMP)
- Flood Control District Web Site

2007

National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award – View/Purchase Historical Aerial Photography

2006

Arizona Quality Alliance (AQA) Showcase in Excellence Award – Acquisition and Deployment of Digital Aerial Photography
National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award – Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM)
Valley Forward Association Crescordia Award for Livable Communities, Public Policies/Plans category – El Rio Watercourse Master Plan (WCMP)
Arizona Planning Association Best Regional Plan – El Rio Watercourse Master Plan (WCMP)
American Consulting Engineers Council of Arizona Clifford C. Sawyer Achievement Award, Best Display Panel – El Rio Watercourse Master Plan (WCMP)
American Consulting Engineers Council of Arizona Honor Award for overall excellence in the field of engineering – El Rio Watercourse Master Plan (WCMP)

2004

American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Arizona Award, Engineering Excellence – Wittmann Area Drainage Master Study (ADMS)

2003

National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award – Flooding Hazard Mathematical Modeling for Doubletree Ranch Road Project
Arizona Planning Association Awards (AzPA) Best Master Plan – North Peoria Area Drainage Master Plan (ADMP)
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Arizona Award, Best Master Plan – North Peoria Area Drainage Master Plan (ADMP)

2002

National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award – Real-Time Flood Forecasting Tool for Upper Skunk Creek
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Class 5 Classification in the Community Rating System – National Flood Insurance Program

2001

Arizona Consulting Engineers Association Honor Award for Predesign/Study – Bethany Home/Grand Canal
Arizona Consulting Engineers Association Grand Award – Luke Wash Zone A Floodplain Delineation Study

2000

City of Phoenix Partnership Award – Phoenix Rio Salado
Westmarc Best of the West Award – West Valley Recreational Corridor Study
Maricopa County Association of Governments (MAG) Desert Peaks Award – Regional Excellence
National Association of Contractors Marvin Black Excellence Award – Construction of Skunk Creek Channel
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building a Sustainable Community Award – Arizona Model
Arizona Consulting Engineers Association Outstanding Award – Skyline Wash Floodplain Delineation Study

1999

Engineering Award – Bullard Wash Improvement
First Annual Joint Center Sustainable Community Award for Urban Revitalization Approach to Regional Flood Control Management – Channel Design/Construction for Tempe Town Lake (Rio Salado Project)

1997-1998

Murphy School District, Phoenix Guardian Angel Award – Holiday Head Start Project

1994

Association of State Floodplain Managers Local Award for Excellence

1992

Association of State Floodplain Managers Local Floodplain Manager of the Year – Ron Nevitt