Awards & Recognitions

2019

All-America City
Police Department accredited by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police
Voice of the People Award for Transformation in Natural Environment
Clarity Award for the 2018 story map
Crisis Intervention Team International Police Chief of the Year: Jim Blocker, Battle Creek Police Department
Michigan Association of Airport Executives Airport Manager of the Year: Larry Bowron, W.K. Kellogg Airport
American Water Works Association/Michigan Section Professional Excellence - Organization Award for emergency response plan to 30-inch water main break
American Water Works Association Hydrant Hysteria state-level winner; 12th place in the national competition in Denver
#CityHallSelfie Day: Most Pictures from an Organization
Michigan Green Communities gold

All-America City finalist
Redevelopment Ready Community state certification
Bicycle Friendly Community silver
Tree City USA
Michigan Green Communities silver
American Public Works Association/Southwest Michigan Branch Project of the Year Awards: Disaster or Emergency Construction/Repair - Manganese Response; Environmental $5 million to $25 million - WWTP Secondary Treatment System Upgrades
American Water Works Association Hydrant Hysteria state-level winner; 9th place in the national competition in Las Vegas
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the city's comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR)

Michigan Green Communities silver
American Public Works Association/Southwest Michigan Branch Project of the Year Award: Quality of Life, greater than $500,000 - Battle Creek Quiet Zone
American Water Works Association Hydrant Hysteria state-level winner; 7th place in the national competition in Philadelphia
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the city's comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR)
#CityHallSelfie Day: Best Wrap-Up Video

Michigan Green Communities silver
W.K. Kellogg Airport selected as one of only four fly-in locations for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
City's railroad quiet zone took effect
American Public Works Association/Southwest Michigan Branch Project of the Year Award: Environmental - Propane Fueling Station
Tree City USA
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the city's comprehensive annual financial report