City Awards

The City of Temecula has received many awards over the years.

Below is a small list of recent awards received by the City of Temecula and its employees.

2008-2009 - Award for Excellence in Information Technology Practices

MISAC presents this award to recognize Outstanding practices in Information Technology that have met or surpassed local government standards.

2008-2009 Award for Excellence in Information Technology Practices

2008-2009 - Excellence in Capital Budgeting


The California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) presented the certificate to the City of Temecula for meeting the criteria established to achieve the "Excellence Award" in the Capital Budget category.

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2008 - Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented an award of Distinguished Budget Presentation to the City of Temecula for its annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008.

In order to receive this award, a governmental unit must publish a budget document that meets program criteria as a policy document, operations guide,  financial plan, and communication device.

The award is valid for a period of one year only. We believe our current budget continues to conform to program requirements, and we are submitting it to  GFOA to determine its eligibility for another award.

2008 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award


2008 - Excellence in Financial Reporting

A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada to government units and public employee retirement systems whose comprehensive annual financial reports (CAFRs) achieve the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting.


2008 CofA Excellence in Financial Reporting

2007 - Excellence in Financial Reporting

A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada to government units and public employee retirement systems whose comprehensive annual financial reports (CAFRs) achieve the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting.

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2007 Award of Excellence - Facility Design & Park Planning - Sports Fields/Complexes


2007 CPRS AofE Facility Design Sports Fields


2007 Award of Excellence - Single Focus Brochure


2007 CPRS AofE Facility Design Single Focus Brochure

2007 Award of Excellence Facility Design & Park Planning - Cultural Facilities


2007 CPRS AofE Cultural Facilities

2007 Award of Excellence Agency Showcase - Marketing Campaign


2007 CPRS AofE Facility Design  Marketing Campaign


2006-2007 Award for Excellence in Information Technology Practices

MISAC presents this award to recognize Outstanding practices in Information Technology that have met or surpassed local government standards.

2006-2007 Award for Excellence in Information Technology Practices



2006 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award


2006 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award


2006 Award of Excellence Agency Showcase - Agency Brochure/Activity Guide


2006 CPRS AofE Agency Brochure



2006 CofA Excellence in Financial Reporting

A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada to government units and public employee retirement systems whose comprehensive annual financial reports (CAFRs) achieve the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting.


2006 CofA Excellence in Financial Reporting

2005 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award


2005 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

2005 CofA Excellence in Financial Reporting

A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada to government units and public employee retirement systems whose comprehensive annual financial reports (CAFRs) achieve the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting.

2005 CofA Excellence in Financial Reporting

2004 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award


2004 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

2004 CofA Excellence in Financial Reporting

A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada to government units and public employee retirement systems whose comprehensive annual financial reports (CAFRs) achieve the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting.

2004 CofA Excellence in Financial Reporting

2003 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award


2003 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award


2003 Award of Excellence Agency Showcase - Marketing Theme Campaign


2003 CPRS AofE Marketing Theme Campaign

2003 Award of Excellence Agency Showcase Logo


2003 CPRS AofE Logo

2003 Excellence in Financial Reporting

A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada to government units and public employee retirement systems whose comprehensive annual financial reports (CAFRs) achieve the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting.

2003 CofA Excellence in Financial Reporting

2002 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award


2002 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

2002 Award of Excellence for Recreation and Community Services Neighborhood/Community Life


2002 CPRS AofE Neighborhood/Community Life

2002 Award of Excellence for Facility Design and Park Planning - Aquatics


2002 CPRS AofE Facility Design-Aquatics


2002 Excellence in Financial Reporting

A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada to government units and public employee retirement systems whose comprehensive annual financial reports (CAFRs) achieve the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting.

2002 CofA Excellence in Financial Reporting

2001-2005 Excellence in Capital Budgeting


2001 CSMFO Excellence in Capital Budgeting


2001 Award of Excellence - Media Communications


2001 CPRS AofE Media Communications

2001 Excellence in Financial Reporting

A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada to government units and public employee retirement systems whose comprehensive annual financial reports (CAFRs) achieve the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting.

2001 CofA Excellence in Financial Reporting

2000 Award of Excellence Best Single Brochure


2000 CPRS AofE Best Single Brochure

2000 Award of Excellence in Media Communications


2000 CPRS AofE

2000 Excellence in Financial Reporting

A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada to government units and public employee retirement systems whose comprehensive annual financial reports (CAFRs) achieve the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting.

2000 CofA Excellence in Financial Reporting

1999-2000 Outstanding Financial Reporting


1999 CSMFO Outstanding Financial Reporting

1999 Award of Excellence - Best Single Brochure Design


1999 CPRS AofE Best Single Brochure Design

1999 Excellence in Financial Reporting

A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada to government units and public employee retirement systems whose comprehensive annual financial reports (CAFRs) achieve the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting.

1999 CofA Excellence in Financial Reporting



1998-99 Excellence in Operational Budgeting


1998-99 Excellence in Operational Budgeting

1998-99 Excellence in Capital Budgeting


1998-99 Excellence in Capital Budgeting

1998 Excellence in Financial Reporting

A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada to government units and public employee retirement systems whose comprehensive annual financial reports (CAFRs) achieve the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting.

1998 CofA Excellence in Financial Reporting

1997-98 Outstanding Financial Reporting


1997-98 Outstanding Financial Reporting

1997-98 Excellence in Capital Budgeting


1997-98 CSMFO Excellence in Capital Budgeting

1997 Award of Excellence Special Program Brochure-Poster


1997 CPRS AofE Special Program Brochure

1996 - Facility Design and Park Planning - Temecula Skate Park

1996 CPRS Facility Design and Park Planning

1996 - Agency Showcase Best Single Brochure


1996 CPRS AofE Best Single Brochure

1995 - Award of Excellence Best Single Brochure


1995 CPRS AofE Best Single Brochure