2023

Public Relations Society of America/ Western District - 2023 Best in the West for Water Matters/ Tucson Water

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2022

Public Relations Society of America/ AZ Southern Arizona chapter - 2022 Best in Show for Water Matters/ Tucson Water

Award of Excellence/Newsletters for Water Matters/Tucson Water

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Arizona Parks and Recreation Association - 2022 Best of the Best Marketing and Communications for Ready, Set, Rec!/City of Tucson Parks & Recreation

2022 Outstanding Youth Enrichment for Ready, Set, Rec!/City of Tucson Parks & Recreation

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2021

US Water Alliance 2021 Outstanding Public Sector Organization of the Year - Tucson Water/City of Tucson

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Arizona Water Association 2021 Water Reuse Project of the Year - City of Tucson/Tucson Water Southeast Houghton Area Recharge Project (SHARP)

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2021 American Public Works Association (APWA)/Arizona Chapter Transportation Project of the Year $5-$25 million - La Cholla Boulevard: Overton Road to Tangerine Road

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The American Council of Engineering (ACEC) Companies Engineering Excellence Award/2021 Honor Award - Grand Canyon National Park Airport Drainage Master Plan & Water Use Study – Dibble Engineering

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2020

Woman of Influence for PR/Marketing/Advertising Champion - Joan Landers, Kaneen Principal & VP Client Relations

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PRSA Southern Arizona IMPACT Certificate of Excellence/Newsletters for Water Matters/Agua Informativo, City of Tucson/Tucson Water

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The American Council of Engineering (ACEC) Companies Engineering Excellence Award/Judges’ Choice - Grand Canyon National Park Airport Drainage Master Plan & Water Use Study – Dibble Engineering

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The American Council of Engineering (ACEC) Companies Engineering Excellence Award/Best Small Project Under $2.5 Million - Grand Canyon National Park Airport Drainage Master Plan & Water Use Study – Dibble Engineering

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The American Council of Engineering (ACEC) Companies Engineering Excellence Award/Grand Award - Grand Canyon National Park Airport Drainage Master Plan & Water Use Study – Dibble Engineering

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2019

APWA Arizona Professional Manager of the Year/Administrative Management – Amber Kerwin, Executive Management Advisor, Office of City Manager, City of Tucson

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APWA National/Arizona/Southern Arizona Public Works Project of the Year Award – Tangerine Road, Dove Mountain Blvd to La Canada Dr., Town of Marana/Oro Valley/Pima County

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APWA Southern Arizona Chapter/Public Works Project of the Year – Structures – Clearwell Reservoir Rehabilitation Project, Tucson Water/City of Tucson

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APWA Southern Arizona Chapter/Manager of the Year/Water Resources – Sandy Elder, Deputy Director, Tucson Water

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Arizona Forward Award of Distinction – Santa Cruz River Heritage Project, Tucson Water/City of Tucson

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Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award – Santa Cruz River Heritage Project, Tucson Water/City of Tucson

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Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award – Arizona Drought Contingency Plan Process – Tucson Water/City of Tucson

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Build Arizona Award – Combs Construction: Grand Canal Phases I & II Project, City of Phoenix

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PRSA Impact Award for Excellence/Media Placement Print – Kaneen Communications for Holualoa Pioneer Renovation Reveal

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PRSA Impact Award for Excellence/Media Placement Broadcast – Kaneen Communications for Holualoa Pioneer Renovation Reveal

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PRSA Impact Award for Excellence/Print – Kaneen Communications for Town of Sahuarita Public Works’ Quarterly Bill Insert

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2018

Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) – Sustainable Water Utility Management Award – Tucson Water/City of Tucson

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AZ Water Association System Award – Tucson Water/City of Tucson

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Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award - Southeast Interceptor Sewer Augmentation Project, Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department

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Build Arizona Award – PAVECO: Butler Drive Improvement Project, Arizona Department of Transportation

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Build Arizona Award – Combs Construction: City of Surprise Bullard Avenue Improvement Project, City of Surprise and the Arizona Department of Transportation

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Marvin M. Black Partnering Excellence Award – PAVECO: Parker Bullhead SR95 & Aviation Way

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2017

IFEA (International Festivals & Events Association) World Festival & Event City Award, City of Tucson

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Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award - Proposition 101/Invest in Tucson 2017, City of Tucson

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Arizona Society of Professional Engineers – Michael Ortega, P.E. Southern Arizona 2017 Engineer of the Year, City Manager’s Office/City of Tucson

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Build Arizona Awards – Combs Construction: City of Glendale – P-1 Parking Lot/91st Street & Maryland

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2016

APWA Arizona Outstanding Public Works Employee, Jeff Biggs, Administrator, Tucson Water/City of Tucson

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Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award – Park Tucson: Collaborating to Promote Economic Development in Tucson’s Emerging Urban Center, City of Tucson

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Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award – South Rillito West Central Interceptor Rehabilitation Project, Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department

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Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards – Combs Construction: Why-Tucson (SR-86) Sells to Fresnal Segment

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Aon Build America Award - Combs Construction: Why -Tucson Highway (SR86) Sells to Fresnal Segment

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2015

Arizona Forward President’s Award for Environmental Excellence – Sun Link Streetcar, City of Tucson and the Regional Transportation Authority  

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PRSA 2015 Impact Award – Kaneen Communications’ “How to Ride” Public Education Campaign for Sun Link Streetcar, City of Tucson Department of Transportation and the Regional Transportation Authority

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PRSA 2015 Impact Award – Kaneen Communications’ Sun Link Streetcar Launch/Special Events and Observances, City of Tucson Department of Transportation and the Regional Transportation Authority

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Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Award – Kino Parkway/22nd Street Grade-Separated Intersection Improvement Project

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APWA Public Works Project of the Year – Pima County: Julian Wash Linear Park