Gold Marco
DATE DEPARTMENT / DIVISION NAME OF AWARD DESCRIPTION OF AWARD GIVEN BY

       
2024    Communications Gold Marcom Award Video / Internal Communications Category for the county’s new employee orientation / onboarding video Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP)
2024 Communications   Gold Marcom Award Video / Government Category for the St. Lucie County Budget Breakdown for Fiscal Year 2024. 
 Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP)
2024  Parks, Recreation & Facilities / Fairwinds Manager Mark Cammarene Patriot Award   HOPE golf program for Veterans   Professional Golf Association’s South Florida Section
2024 Transit  Best in Category & Achievement Award Microtransit Program  National Association of Counties (NACO)
2024   Library  Achievement Award Awarded to elected officials that practice and promote sustainability National Association of Counties (NACO) 
2024 Mosquito Control Achievement Award Mosquito Surveillance Efforts National Association of Counties (NACO)
2024    Parks, Recreation & Facilities Achievement Award  Rec & Roll Mobile Program National Association of Counties (NACO) 
2024  Communications  Hermes Creative Awards - Gold   Electronic Media / Video category for the county’s 2024 State of the County video  Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) 
2024
 Communications Hermes Creative Awards - Gold   Print Media / Publications / Annual Report for the county’s 2024 Annual Report Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) 
2024
 Communications Hermes Creative Awards- Honorable Mention Award  Print Media / Advertising / Flyer category for Parks, Recreation & Facilities Leprechaun Luau Party flyer
 Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP)
2024 Office of Management & Budget  Distinguished Budget Presentation Award  For meeting nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, including a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device  Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada  
2024
 Communications AVA Digital Award: Gold in Video Production/Commercials/Public Service Award category Library Disc Golf Bag PSA Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
2024
 Communications AVA Digital Award: Gold in in the Web-Based Production/Social Media/Facebook Engagement category

Facebook account for @Stluciegov 

 Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
2024
 Communications AVA Digital Award: Gold in the Web-Based Production/Website/Government category   District 19 Medical Examiner’s website  Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
2024
 Communications AVA Digital Award: Honorable Mention in the Web-Based Production / Short Form Web Video < 3 Minutes/Recruitment category

 HR Recruitment PSA

 Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
2023
 Transit First Place: Electronic Media/TV Inside St. Lucie show with St. Lucie County Commissioner Cathy Townsend and Communications Director Erick Gill   Florida Public Transportation Association
2023
 Transit First Place: Social Media

 St. Lucie County Area Regional Transit (ART) Bus Artwork Unveiling

 Florida Public Transportation Association
2023
 Transit Second Place:  Website  ART Public Service Announcement in English and Spanish  Florida Public Transportation Association 
2023
 Communications Best in Category / Public Safety Campaign 

 Press conference on improvements to Midway & Okeechobee Road

 National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO)
2023
 Communications  Vega Digital Awards / Gold: Online Video Government Vietnam Veterans Pinning Ceremony International Awards Associate 
2023
 Communications  Vega Digital Awards / Gold: Online Video Informational

 Inlet Sand Bypass Trap Update

 International Awards Associate 
2023
 Communications  Vega Digital Awards / Silver: Online Video Government  Hurricane Nicole Briefing  International Awards Associate 
2023
 Utilities Wastewater Collection System of the Year Award 

 Small Utility category

 Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA)
2023
 Utilities David W. York WR3 Reuse Project of the Year Award Public Education and Outreach efforts   Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA)
2023
 Communications Hermes Platinum Award in the Electronic Media/Overall website  

 Intranet (internal) Employee portal/website

 Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
2023
 Communications Hermes Platinum Award in the Photography/Social Media  Drone image of Clover Park  Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
2023
 Communications Hermes Gold Award in the Print Media/Branded Graphics Suite category  

 Internal brand/style guide

 Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
2023
 Communications Hermes Honorable Mention Award in the Print Media/Publication/Other category  Internal strategic communications guide Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
2023
 Communications Hermes Honorable Mention Award in the Electronic Media/Web Element/Landing Page category

Sea turtle nesting season page

 Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
2023
 Office of Management & Budget Distinguished Budget Presentation Award  For meeting nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, including a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device  Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada  
2023
 Public Utilities  Plant Operations Excellence Awards  

South Hutchinson Island Plant

 Florida Rural Water Association (FRWA) 
2022
 Transit First Place Interior / Exterior Signage Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) 
2022
 Transit First Place

Print Advertisement 

 Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) ) 
2022
 Transit First Place
Sustaining Campaigns
 Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) 
2022
 Communications  Superior Award in the Electronic Communication / Facebook Category  St. Lucie County's Facebook page National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO)  
2022
 Communications   Excellence Award in the Electronic Communication / Website Category  

Special Recover St. Lucie website 

 National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) 
2022
 Communications Grand Award - Electronic Media  Weekly COVID Briefings Apex Awards for Publication Excellence  
2022
 Communications  Gold Award - Non-Broadcast, Long-Format, Facility Overview Category 

Parks & Recreation Overview 

 Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP)
2022
 Communications Gold Award in the Broadcast, Web Commercials, Public Service & Activism Category  Sea Turtle Nesting Season Public Service Announcement Video Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP)
2022
 Communications An Honorable Mention Award in the Broadcast, Cable, Programs, Information Category 

Construction Zone series 

 Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP)
2022 Communications

An Honorable Mention Award in the Non-Broadcast, Short Form Web Videos, Government Category 

 ART (Public Transit) bus unveiling video Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP)
2022
 County Administration - Howard Tipton Michael (Mike) J. Roberto Award for Career Development 

Recognizes an FCCMA member who has made a significant contribution to the development of new talent in professional local government management.

 Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) 
2022
 Planning & Development Services’  Achievement Award - Community and Economic Development Category Code Amnesty Program  National Association of Counties (NACo) 
2022
 Community Services / Transit Achievement Award - Transportation 

Advantage Ride Program 

 National Association of Counties (NACo) 
2022 Human Resources

Achievement Award - Training

 Getting Ready for Opportunities at Work (G.R.O.W.)  National Association of Counties (NACo) 
2022
 Library 
 Achievement Award - Training Happy Hour National Association of Counties (NACo) 
2022
 Communications  Hermes Creative Awards - Platinum Award Print Media / Publications / Annual Report category for the Board of County Commissioners 2022 Annual Report Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP)
2022
 Communications  Hermes Creative Awards - Gold 

Print Media / Photography / Other category for the drone video of the Petravice Preserve Ribbon Cuttin

Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP) 
2022 Communications 

Hermes Creative Awards - Honorable Mention 

 Electronic Media / Website Overall / Redesign category for the main St. Lucie County website
 Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP) 
2022
 Communications Hermes Creative Awards - Honorable Mention  Electronic Media / Electronic Media / Social Media /  Video / Government category for the Construction Zone series counties’ legislative agenda and preserve home rule. Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP) )
2022
 Office of Management and Budget Distinguished Budget Presentation Award  For meeting nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, including a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device. Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada  
2021
 Communications  Gold Viddy Award in the Non-Broadcast, Long-Format, Government Category 

for the CARES Act Overview video

 Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP)
2021  Communications 

Gold Viddy Award in the Broadcast/Cable TV Information Category 

for Coffee with the Chair show Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP)
2021
 Communications 
 Platinum Viddy Award in the Non-Broadcast, Long-Format, Environmental Issues Category  for the Our Water Series, which is a joint project with the City of Port St. Lucie’s Communications Department. Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP)
2021
 Communications  Gold Dot Com Award in the Video Category  for the Our Water Series, which is a joint project with the City of Port St. Lucie’s Communications Department. Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP)
2021
 Commissioner Linda Bartz  Presidential Advocacy Award 

Recognizes county commissioners who have shown exceptional leadership in advocating with FAC during the 2021 session to advance counties’ legislative agenda and preserve home rule.

Florida Association of Counties (FAC)
2021 Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson

Presidential Advocacy Award 

Recognizes county commissioners who have shown exceptional leadership in advocating with FAC during the 2021 session to advance counties’ legislative agenda and preserve home rule.
 Florida Association of Counties (FAC)
2021
 Commissioner Cathy Townsend Presidential Advocacy Award Recognizes county commissioners who have shown exceptional leadership in advocating with FAC during the 2021 session to advance counties’ legislative agenda and preserve home rule. Florida Association of Counties (FAC)
2021
 Office of Management and Budget Distinguished Budget Presentation Award  For meeting nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, including a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada  
2021  Environmental Resources Achievement Award in the Community and Economic Development  Joint Wildland Fire Training Program (with Indian River State College and the St. Lucie County Fire District) 
 National Association of Counties (NACO) 
2021
 Community Services/Transit Achievement Award in the Transportation category  Microtransit in Port St. Lucie  National Association of Counties (NACO) 
2021
  Human Resources Achievement Award in the Community and Economic Development category
 COVID Child Care Program (with the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County)  National Association of Counties (NACO) 
2021
  Human Resources

Achievement Award in the Children and Youth category

 Launchpad Program (with the Children Services Council of St. Lucie County) National Association of Counties (NACO) 
2021   Human Resources Achievement Award in the Children and Youth category St. Lucie County WORKS! Summer Youth Program (with Allegany Franciscan Ministries, Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County and CareerSource - Research Coast) National Association of Counties (NACO) 
2021
  Communications 

Platinum Award in the Video Series category

  Our Water Series - Joint project with the City of Port St. Lucie Communications Department  Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP)
 2021  Communications  Gold Award in the Educational Video Series category   COVID-19 Vaccine Myth Busters Town Hall Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP)
2021
  Communications  Honorable Mention Award in the Public Relations/Communications Live Event category  Weekly COVID Video Updates Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP)
2021
  Human Resources LEAD Awards: Grand Prize for Best Experience/Senior Leaders Program
IGNITE Leadership Program  HR.com
2021
  Human Resources

LEAD Awards: Third Place for Best Executive Coaching Program

 IGNITE Leadership Program  HR.com
2021   Human Resources  LEAD Awards: Third Place for Best Use of Team Building  IGNITE Leadership Program   HR.com
2020
 Library 

Videography Awards - Award of Distinction  (Government Web Series)

 Virtual Storytime Videos  Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP)
2020
 Communications  Videography Awards Award of Distinction  (Web Series)

 Monday Music Minute weekly series  Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP)
2020
 Communications 

 Videography Awards Honorable Mention (Facilities video)

 Veterans Nursing Home Drone Update  Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP)
2020
 Tourism  General Excellence Bronze 
 Best Visitor Publication - Visit St. Lucie Travel Guide Florida Magazine Association
2020
 Administration - County Administrator Howard Tipton 

Lifesaver Award

 Recognizes managers who assisted managers-in-transition with obtaining permanent or temporary employment Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA)  
2020
 Human Resources / Director Doug Baber If You Care, You Do! Award

 Given by the board of directors to an FCCMA member for going above and beyond on a project or program Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA)  
2020
 Human Resources

Achievement Award in the Personnel Management, Employment and Training category

 Spark Mentoring Program National Association of Counties (NACO) 
2020
 Human Resources & Public Safety  Achievement Award in the Criminal Justice and Public Safety category

  911 Internship Program National Association of Counties (NACO) 
2020
 Community Services / Transit 

Achievement Award in the Transportation
category

 Fare Free Program  National Association of Counties (NACO) 
2020
 Cooperative Extension  Achievement Award in the County Resiliency category Florida Atala Butterfly Conservation Program National Association of Counties (NACO) 
2020
  Community Services / Transit  Achievement Award in the Transportation
category		 Direct Connect program National Association of Counties (NACO) 
2020
 Communications AVA Digital Award: Gold (Video Video Production / Government Access category)
 Monday Music Minute weekly series Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP)
2020
 Communications/ Tourism  AVA Digital Award: Platinum (Video Production / Commercials / Tourism category) Mr. Met Visits St. Lucie Fla.  Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP)
2020
 Communications AVA Digital Award: Gold (Video Video Production / Government Access category)
 Instagram (@StLucieGov)  Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP)
2020
 Communications AVA Digital Award: Honorable Mention (Pro Bono category) Inner Truth Project - PSA Grant program Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals’ (AMCP)
2019
 Cooperative Extension Florida Association of Extension 4-H Agents  Video Program on St. Lucie County 4H Program Florida Association of Extension 4-H Agents
2019
 Administration: County Administrator  Richard Simmons Lifetime Achievement Award Given to County Administrator Howard Tipton Florida City-County Managers Assoc. (FCCMA)
2019
 Mosquito Control & Coastal Engineering Lifetime Achievement Award
 Given to Coastal Engineer Richard Bouchard Florida Shore & Beach Preservation Association
2019
 Communications Savvy Award: Award of Excellence  Communications/Marketing Plan for Amendment 14 (half-cent sales tax) City-County Communications & Marketing Assoc. (3CCMA)
2019
 Communications/ Tourism  Gold Image: Award of Distinction & Judges' Award Inaugural Treasure Coast Wine & Ale Trail Festival.  Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA)
2019
 Communications/ Tourism  Superior Award - Logo, Themes and Letterhead  Category  50K Skeeter Skoot National Association of Counties (NAICO) 
2019
 Tourism Division Bronze Award: Specialty Publication  St. Lucie Travel Guide Florida Magazine Association 
2019
 Tourism Division Bronze Award: Travel Guide St. Lucie Travel Guide Florida Magazine Association 
2019
 Human Resources / Administration County Government Best Practices Award Student Perks: Coffee Cart program Florida Association of Counties (FAC)
2019
 Communications Division Gold Hermes Creative Award Pro Bono Video Public Service Announcement  AVA Award- Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
2019
 Communications Division Honorable Mention Gold Hermes Creative Award Video Virtual Tour Category - St. Lucie County Emergency Operations Center AVA Awards - Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
2019
 Communications Division Honorable Mention Gold Hermes Creative Award Video Government Category: St. Lucie County Library Profiles  AVA Awards - Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals
2019
 Communications Division Gold Award Educational Website for Half-Cent Sales Tax AVA Awards - Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals (AMCP)
2018
 Communications Division Judge's Award  Social Media: Procession of the Species Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA)
2018
 Communications Division First Place: Radiance Award  Campaign - Social Media Category for the Procession of the Species event Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Sunshine District
2018
 Communications Division Second Place: Blue Pencil Award  Special Event (External) - Hurricane Irma National Association of Government Communicators (NACG)
2018  
 Extension Office
 Achievement Award & Best in Category Award - Financial Management 
 St. Lucie County’s Financial Life Skills Training with Inmates
 National Association of Counties (NAICO) 
2018
 Communications Division Meritorious Award:Video Series  Free Transit Pilot Program 
 National Association of County Information Officers’ (NACIO) 
2018  
 Communications Division Superior Award: Ceremonies/ Community Events Category 
 Procession of the Species
 National Association of County Information Officers’ (NACIO) 
2018
 Communications Division Superior Award: Logos, Themes, Letterhead Procession of the Species
 National Association of County Information Officers’ (NACIO) 
2018  
 Communications / Tourism  Superior Award: One-Page Brochure
 Treasure Coast Wine & Ale Trail Map
 National Association of County Information Officers’ (NACIO) 
2018
 Communications Division Meritorious Award:Video Series  Free Transit Pilot Program 
 National Association of County Information Officers’ (NACIO) 
2018  
 Extension Office
 Achievement Award & Best in Category Award - Financial Management 
 St. Lucie County’s Financial Life Skills Training with Inmates
 National Association of Counties (NACO) 
2018
 Code Enforcement, Extension Office, Communications & Environmental Resources Depts. Achievement Award - County Resiliency: Infrastructure, Energy and Sustainability Giving Sea Turtles A Safe Path Through Social Media and Outreach
 National Association of Counties (NACO) 
2018  
 Environmental Resources Department 
 Achievement Award - Parks and Recreation

 St. Lucie County's Guided Nature Program Series
 National Association of Counties (NACO) 
2018
 Human Resources & St. Lucie County Public Schools  Achievement Award - Children and Youth Student Perks: It's More Than Coffee
 National Association of Counties (NACO)  
2018  
 Communications
 Silver Angel Award

Public outreach during Hurricane Irma
 American Advertising Federation Fourth District
2017
 Communications Golden Image: Award of Distinction  Crisis Communications for Hurricane Matthew
 Florida Public Relations Association 
2017 
Cooperative Extension
Achievement Award

 In recognition of contributions to the field of entomology in Florida
 The Florida Entomological Society
2017
 Human Resources
 LEAD 2017: Innovation in Deployment of Leadership Program
 For the IGNITE Leadership Program
 HR.com
2017 
Human Resources LEAD 2017: Best Use of Team Building
  For the IGNITE Leadership Program
 HR.com
2017
 Human Resources
 LEAD 2017: Best Experienced/Senior Leadership Program
 For the IGNITE Leadership Program
 HR.com
2017 
Office of Management & Budget
 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
 For meeting nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, including a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device
 Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
2016
 Community Services
 Interior/Exterior Signage Category
Students Ride Free Flyer
 Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA)
2016 
Community Services Potpourri Marketing Category  Secret Santa Poster
Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA)
2016
 Community Services
 Achievement Award - Transportation category
 Program provides free transit rides to students with a valid school ID or library cards
 National Association of Counties (NACO)
2016 
Cooperative Extension Achievement Award - County Resiliency: Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability category Air Potato Biological Control Program
 National Association of Counties (NACO)
2016
 Communications
 Excellence Awards (Best in Class & Superior) - Video Series
 PSA to promote recycling
 National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO)
2016 
Communications Excellence Awards (Excellent) - Social Media
 Best Facebook Page
 National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO)
2016
 Communications
 Excellence Awards (Excellent) - Website
 Website Redesign
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO)
2016 
Communications Excellence Awards (Meritorious) - Press Releases
 Press releases/media coverage of the students ride free program
 National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO)
2016
 Communications
 Excellence Awards (Meritorious) - Community Event
 World Series Watch Party at Tradition Field
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO)
2016 
Cooperative Extension Innovative Program Award Air Potato Biological Control Program
 Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals (ANREP)
2016
 Office of Management & Budget
 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
 For meeting nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, including a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device  Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
2016 
Utilities Reuse System of the Year Award For reuse improvements made to the North Hutchinson Island Wastewater Treatment Facility
Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA)
2015   Commissioner Tod Mowery Presidential Advocacy Award Given to those commissioners who have shown exceptional leadership in partnering with FAC to advance the counties’ legislative agenda. Florida Association of Counties (FAC)
2015
Community Services
 Crown Communities Award: Transportation - Students Ride Free Pilot Program
  Singles out government programs that demonstrate creative problem solving abilities and an overall commitment to serving residents in the most meaningful ways possible. American City & County Magazine
2015   Cooperative Extension Achievement Award - County Resiliency: Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability category CoyoteWatch: A Florida Master Naturalist Wildlife Monitoring Program for Sea Turtle Conservation. National Association of Counties (NACO)
2015   Cooperative Extension Innovative Program Award Invasive Tropical Soda Apple Biological Control Extension Program Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals (ANREP)
2015   Mosquito Control & Coastal Management Best Restored Beach Award South Hutchinson Island Renourishment Project American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA)
2015     Office of Management & Budget  Distinguished Budget Presentation Award  For meeting nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, including a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
2015   Office of Media Relations Golden Image Awards (Judges Award) Video PSA on Indian River Lagoon Festival Florida Public Relations Association
2015   Office of Media Relations Excellence Awards (Meritorious) Video PSA on Library Freegal program National Association of County Information Officers
2015   Office of Media Relations Excellence Awards (Meritorious) Press releases/media coverage on county's efforts to secure new veterans' nursing home. National Association of County Information Officers
2015 Parks, Recreation & Facilities
Commendation Certificate For conditions at Tradition Field
 Florida State League Sports Turf Crew Awards
2014     Community Services & Housing First Place - Advertising Collateral Poster stanchions and brochure racks Florida Public Transportation Association
2014     Community Services & Housing Honorable Mention - Instructional Category Food Assistance Route Map Florida Public Transportation Association
2014     Community Services & Housing Honorable Mention - Electronic Marketing e-newsletter Florida Public Transportation Association
2014     Cooperative Extension Achievement Award (Environmental Protection and Energy)  Feral Hog Management Program National Association of Counties 
2014     Cooperative Extension Innovative Program Award: Short Publication    Living with Nature on the Treasure Coast Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals (ANREP)
2014     Cooperative Extension Innovative Program Award Feral Hog Management Program Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals (ANREP)
2014     Office of Management & Budget  Distinguished Budget Presentation Award  For meeting nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, including a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
2014     Office of Media Relations Excellence Awards (Meritorious) Writing: Speech Writing National Association of County Information Officers
2014     Utilities Domestic Wastewater Plant Operations Excellence Award North County Holiday Pines Plant Florida Department of Environmental Protection
2013     Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson Local Government Award    Awarded to elected officials that protect coastal areas Florida Shore & Beach Preservation Association
2013     Cooperative Extension Gold Award in the Educational Material – Short Publication category  Land Managers’ Feral Hog Management Practices Inventory in Florida article Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals (ANREP)
2013     Cooperative Extension Outstanding Service Award     Presented to Multi-County Citrus Agent Timothy P. Gaver Indian River Citrus Industry
2013     Cooperative Extension Achievement Award (Education & Pubic Information)    Sea Turtle Friendly Beaches Program National Association of Counties (NACO)
2013    Office of Media Relations  Sunny Award (A+) Government Website Transparency Sunshine Review
2013    Office of Media Relations  Excellence Awards (Meritorious) Video Series: Postcards from Home National Association of County Information Officers
2013     Office of Management & Budget   Distinguished Budget Presentation Award   For meeting nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, including a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
2013     Solid Waste Achievement Award (Public Safety)   Fleet Watch Program National Association of Counties (NACO)
2012  Administration Achievement Award (Environmental Protection and Energy) Solar & Energy Loan Fund (SELF) Program  National Association of Counties (NACO)
2012  Administration      Outstanding Green Government Awarded to governments that practice and promote sustainability United States Green Building Council - Treasure Coast Chapter
2012  Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky  Outstanding Green Elected Official  Awarded to elected officials that practice and promote sustainability  United States Green Building Council - Treasure Coast Chapter 
2012 Cooperative Extension  Bronze Innovative Program Award Sea Turtle Friendly Beaches Program Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals
2012 Cooperative Extension   First Place Innovative Program Award Sea Turtle Friendly Beaches Program   Florida Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals  
2012    Housing and Community Services  Second Place Innovation Award Presented in partnership with the Treasure Coast Food Bank National Alliance to End Hunger's National Hunger Free Communities 
2012    Housing and Community Services  First Place- Electronic Media in Audio/ Visual Media Travel Training Video Florida Public Transportation Association
2012    Housing and Community Services  First Place- Print: Instructional Information Children’s Work Book Florida Public Transportation Association
2012    Housing and Community Services  First Place- Potpourri Secret Santa Florida Public Transportation Association
2012    Housing and Community Services  First Place- Brightest Idea Secret Santa Florida Public Transportation Association
2012    Housing and Community Services  Honorable Mention- Sustaining Campaign  Secret Santa Promotion Florida Public Transportation Association
2012    Housing and Community Services  Honorable Mention- Electronic Media / Audio Visual Television - Interactive Web-based game Florida Public Transportation Association
2012  Office of Management & Budget  Distinguished Budget Presentation Award   For meeting nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, including a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
2012  Office Media Relations Excellence Awards (Excellent)  Internet/Intranet Web Sites and Interactive Media – St. Lucie County’s Interactive Parks and Preserve Map  National Association of County Information Officers 
2012  Office Media Relations Excellence Awards (Meritorious)  St. Lucie County Adds Equestrian Amenities   National Association of County Information Officers 
2012 Office of Media Relations   Sunny Award (A+) Government Website Transparency Sunshine Review
2012  Utilities         Best Tasting Drinking Water Region VIII First Place Award for Best Drinking Water for the Holiday Pines System. Florida Section American Water Works Association  
2011 Administration County Leader of the Year     Presented to County Administrator Faye Outlaw American City & County Magazine
2011 Administration Career Excellence Award Presented to County Administrator Faye Outlaw Florida City and County Managers Association
2011 Administration Strategic Leadership and Governance Program Excellence Award Local Economic Stimulus Program International City/County Management Association
2011 Airport Regional Director's Conservation Award Scrub Jay Habitat Mitigation U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
2011 Cooperative Extension  Florida Association of County Agricultural Agents Achievement Award   Presented to Ed Skvarch, commercial horticulture educator for St. Lucie County UF/IFAS Extension  Florida Association of County Agricultural Agents Achievement Award  
2011  Cooperative Extension  National Achievement Award for Excellence in Extension Service Educational Programming  Presented to Ed Skvarch, commercial horticulture educator for St. Lucie County UF/IFAS Extension  National Association of County Agricultural Agents  
2011 Environmental Resources Achievement Award (Environmental Protection and Energy) Controlled Burn Training Partnership National Association of Counties (NACO)
2011 Housing and Community Services          First place in the Marketing Category The award recognized a travel training video created by Natasha Monaco during an internship with the St. Lucie County Housing and Community Services Office.  Florida Public Transportation Association
2011  Housing and Community Services    Third Place/Honorable Mention for the Marketing Category   The Treasure Coast Connector/Community Transit partners with Clear Channel Advertisement to promote transit throughout South Florida and Treasure Coast.    Florida Public Transportation Association
2011  Housing and Community Services    Special Recognition  Intermodal Transfer Facility Florida Public Transportation Association
2011 Mosquito Control & Coastal Management Services / Erosion District Achievement Award (Environmental Protection and Energy) Artificial Reef/Oyster Restoration Program National Association of Counties (NACO)
2011 Office of Management & Budget Distinguished Budget Presentation Award For meeting nationally-recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation, including a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
2011 Office Media Relations Excellence Awards (Excellent) Special Projects/Ceremonies: Grand Opening of Green Collar Training Center National Association of County Information Officers
2011 Office Media Relations Excellence Awards (Excellent) Feature Writing - All Smiles for SLC Skate Park National Association of County Information Officers
2011 Office Media Relations Excellence Awards (Meritorious) Special Projects/Media Relations: FTA Transit Visit National Association of County Information Officers
2011 Office Media Relations Excellence Awards (Meritorious) Audio/Visual One-Time Programming: Oxbow's Earth Day PSA National Association of County Information Officers
2011 Parks, Recreation & Facilities Achievement Award (Employment / Training for county residents) Green Collar Training Center National Association of Counties
2011 Parks, Recreation & Facilities Commendation Certificate (11th year)  For the conditions of the fields at Digital Domain Park    Florida State League Sports Turf Crew Awards 
2011 Planning & Development Services Achievement Award (Technology) Planning Online Project Tracking System National Association of Counties (NACO)
2011 Planning & Development Services /Tourism Division Achievement Award Community / Economic Development) TDC Capital Improvement Grant Program National Association of Counties (NACO)
2011 Public Safety & Communications Achievement Award (Volunteers) Volunteer St. Lucie Website/Database National Association of Counties (NACO)
2011  Utilities   Small Wastewater System of the Year Award  North Hutchinson Island Water Reclamation Facility   Florida Rural Water Association  
2010 Airport Airport Habitat Commendation Scrub Jay Habitat Mitigation U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
2010 Airport Airport Project of the Year Deals with the Training Runway Project and Environmental Mitigation Efforts American Association of Airport Executives - Southeastern Chapter
2010 Airport Environmental Excellence Award Airport Environmental Projects Florida Airports Council
2010 Administration Achievement Award Local Economic Stimulus Program National Association of Counties (NACO)
2010 Airport Achievement Award Airport Scrub Jay Habitat Plan National Association of Counties (NACO)
2010 Media Relations Achievement Award Video Public Service Announcement Grant Program National Association of Counties (NACO)
2010   Commissioner Doug Coward Outstanding Green Elected Official  Awarded to elected officials that practice and promote sustainability United States Green Building Council - Treasure Coast Chapter