Awards & Distinctions
Best Places To Live In the U.S.
#2
Niche.com (2017)
Top Public Schools In The State Of Illinois
Niche.com (2017)
10 Best Mid-Sized Cities for Education in America
#3
Movoto (2015)
10 Best Places for Families in Illinois
#3
Movoto (2014)
10 Safest Mid-Sized Cities in America
#4
Movoto (2013)
Best Mid-Sized Cities To Move To
#9
Movoto (2013)
50 Best Cities to Live
#19
24/7 Wall Street America's (2014)
Top 10 Small Cities Human Resources
#7
American Cities of the Future (2011)
Award Of Merit
American Association for State and Local History (2011)
The Safest Cities In Amercia
#4
Wall Street Journal (2014)
AAA Pedestrian Protection Award
AAA
America in Bloom Award
#4
AmericaInBloom.org
City Outside of Chicago with Largest Number of Drunken Driving Arrest
Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM)(2005)
Accreditation American Cities of the Future - Top 10 Small Cities Quality of Life
#1
American Association of Museums (2011)
The 100 Best Cities for Young Families
#3
Apartment List Rentonomics (2014)
Cities Where Americans Earn the Most
#8
CBS MoneyWatch (2013)
Illinois Institute for Local Government Law Litigation Award
Illinois Institute (2013)
Illinois Policy Institute Award for Transparency
Illinois Policy Institute (2013)
Top Earning Towns
#14
Money Magazine (2014)
Municipal Development Award – City’s Teardown/Infill Management Process
Chaddick Institute (2012)
Sustainable Development Award, Naper Settlement
Conservation Foundation (2012)
Award of Excellence – Naper Settlement Conservation of Land and Water Resource
Kane-DuPage Soil & Water Conservation District (2012)
Best Public Library in the U.S. – Population 100,000-250,000
#1
Hennen’s American Public Library Ratings
10 Best Cities for Early Retirement
#1
Kiplinger/Yahoo Home's (2013)
Number One City (with 100,000+ population) in American with the Least Socioeconomic Stress - American City Business Journals
Illinois Transportation Honor Award – Test Track - American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Illinois Structural Systems Special Achievement Award – Main Street Bridge - American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Special Achievement Award – Engineering Excellence for the Indian Hill Substation - American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (2005)
ACRA Quality Product Award, Large Project - Naper Settlement - American Cultural Resources Association (2008)
American Inhouse Design Award - Naper Settlement - (2007)
American Inhouse Design Award - Naper Settlement - (2007)
Making Great Communities Happen - Best Practice Award - Naper Settlement - American Planning Association, Illinois Chapter (2011)
Impediments to Fair Housing Report - Best Practice Award - American Planning Association, Illinois Chapter (2009)
Naperville Historic Preservation Initiative - Best Practice Award - American Planning Association, Illinois Chapter (2011)
Naperville Pedestrian Gap Analysis - Best Practice Award - American Planning Association, Illinois Chapter (2010)
Ogden Avenue Corridor Enhancement Initiative - Strategic Plan Award - American Planning Association, Illinois Chapter (2009)
Toolkit for Successful Redevelopment - Silver Award - American Planning Association, Illinois Chapter (2007)
Your Place - Gold Award - American Planning Association, Illinois Chapter (2008)
E.F Scattergood System Achievement Award - American Public Power Association’s (APPA) (2011)
Accredited Public Works - American Public Works Association (APWA)
Chicago Metropolitan Chapter, 2012 Project of the Year, Transportation $25 - $75 Million – Intersection of 75th Street and Washington Street & the 75th Street Bridge over the DuPage River - American Public Works Association (APWA)
Chicago Metropolitan Chapter 2011 Award Project of the Year, Transportation, less than $5 million award – Jefferson Avenue Bridge - American Public Works Association (APWA)
Transportation Project of the Year less than $5 Million award – Jefferson Avenue Bridge - American Public Works Association (APWA) Fox Valley Branch, 2011
Project of the Year, Structures less than $5 million – Bailey Road Bridge Project - American Public Works Association (APWA) Chicago Metropolitan Chapter, 2009
Project of the Year – 95th Street Road Construction Project - American Public Works Association (APWA) Chicago Metropolitan Chapter
Award for Disaster Response and Management Innovation - American Public Works Association (APWA)
Snowplow Roadeo Competition – Second Place (2014), Third Place (2010) - American Public Works Association (APWA)
Outstanding Project Award – Main Street Bridge - American Society of Civil Engineering, Illinois Section
Arbor Day Foundation Growth Award (20 years)
Arbor Day Foundation Tree City USA Certified Community (23 years)
Automotive Service Excellence ASE Blue Seal Award to Fleet Services
Bicycle Friendly Community – Bronze Award
George Burke Safety Award - Central States Water Environment Association, Inc. (2005)
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, GFOA (17 years)
Annual Development Award – Tenant Buildout Process - Chaddick Institute
Municipal Development Award – City’s Teardown/Infill Management Process - Municipal Development Award – City’s Teardown/Infill Management Process
Municipal Development Control Award – Runner-Up - Chaddick Institute
Chicago’s 101 Best Places to Work, Naperville Public Library
Public Works Service Center - Merit Award - Chicago Building Congress (2010)
Northeast Wisconsin Photo Contest – Community Vitality Category - Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (2009)
Photo Contest – Second Place - Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Civic Federation’s Urban Innovation Award
Clean Water for the DuPage River Basin - Conservation Foundation (2008, 2006)
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, GFOA (19 years)
DuPage Clean River Award
Public Safety Parnter - DuPage Family Shelter (2005)
Soles and Spokes Award for Excellence – Honorable Mention - DuPage River Trail 1 – Chicago Area Transportation Study
Governor’s Sustainability Award for the Home Energy Savings Program (2011)
Health at Work Award Gold recipient (2007)
Health at Work Award Silver recipient (2006, 2009, 2010)
Platinum Winner (2008), Gold Winner (2008) – Naper Settlement - Hermes Creative Awards
4th best city in U.S. for home-based business - Home Computing Magazine
IEPA Certificate of Excellence Award in Wastewater Safety Programs
Illinois Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management Award
Illinois Traffic Safety Challenge – First Place (2004, 2009, 2011, 2014), Second Place (2006, 2007, 2008, 2011), Second Place Champion Class (2010), Third Place Champion Class (2005), Judges' Award (2010, 2011) - Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police
National Law Enforcement Challenge - First Place - International Association of Chiefs of Police (2011)
Achievement Awards (2004, 2010, 2011), Awards of Excellence (2005, 2008), Awards of Merit (2005, 2008) – Naper Settlement - Illinois Association of Museums
Illinois Emergency Management Agency Re-accreditation (2011)
Illinois Environmental Hall of Fame – Communities and Utilities, Wind Energy Category
Gold Award for Landscaping (two years) - Illinois Landscape Contractors Association
Naper Settlement is among the top three historic venues located in the Chicagoland area - Illinois Meetings & Events Magazine (2012)
Outstanding Government Leadership Award - Illinois Recycling Association Award
Award of Superior Achievement (2005, 2007, 2008), Certificate of Excellence (2005, 2007, 2008), Certificate of Merit (2008) - Illinois State Historical Society
Illinois Traffic Safety Challenge - Second Place (2007)
Public Agency Council Achievement Award – SIM Naperville - Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
National Law Enforcement Challenge - First Place (2009), Second Place (2006), Second Place Champion Class (2010), Second Place 101-250 Sworn Officers (2007, 2008), Third Place (2005) - International Association of Chiefs of Police
Traffic Safety Initiatives ranked #1 in the world - International Association of Chiefs of Police
Webber Seavey Award for Innovation in Policing, Semifinalist - International Association of Chiefs of Police (2005)
Internationally Accredited "Legacy" Agency through the Center for Public Safety Excellence - Naperville Fire Department
Martin Mitchell Mansion and Carriage House Restoration - Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois (2004)
Library Journal Five-Star Library (three years)
MAking A Difference Award (2006)
Platinum (2006, 2008), Gold Award (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010), Silver Award (2006) – Naper Settlement - MarCom Awards
Midwest Construction Transportation Award of Merit – Test Track (2006)
Naperville Area Clean Community Award
Distinguished Service Award to Mayor A. George Pradel and Finance Director Karen DeAngelis - Naperville Jaycees (2013)
National Association of Telecommunications Officers & Advisors Public Interest Defense Award
Safe Community award (2009, 2010, 2011) - National Fire Protection Association
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Innovation Award (2006)
Pareto Award of Excellence in Public Procurement - National Institute of Governmental Purchasing
First Place (2009, 2011), Second Place (2007, 2008), Second Place Challenge (2010), Third Place (2006) - National Law Enforcement Challenge
Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award (13 years) - National Purchasing Institute
Storm Ready Community - National Weather Service
Recognized as a “Flagship Agency” - Nationally Accredited Emergency 9-1-1 Center (2007)
Nationally Accredited Fire Department
Nationally Accredited Police Department - recognized as a "Flagship Agency" (2009)
Nationally Accredited Public Works Department
Outstanding Agency Accreditation Achievement Award - NIGP (12 years)
President’s Volunteer Service Awards for Naperville volunteers
Golden Trumpet Award (2009), Silver Trumpet Award (2007, 2011), Certificate of Excellence (2006) - Naper Settlement - Publicity Club of Chicago
Rosemary Martin Democracy in Action Award for Citizens’ Academy (2011)
State of Illinois Environmental Hero Award (2005)
Sunshine Review Award for Government Transparency (2013)
Diabetes Ten City Challenge - Certificate of Appreciation - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2007)
SNatural Leaders - Environmotion Award - U.S. Green Building Council - Chicago Chapter (2006)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification – Public Works Service Center - U.S. Green Council (2008)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification - Fire Station No. 10 - U.S. Green Council (2010)
DuPage Gold Leaf Award for Leadership & Excellence in Advocating for Families - United Charities Family Service
United Way Campaign Award
Universal Public Procurement Certification Sterling Award (2006-2012)
Martin Mitchell Mansion Restoration - Victorian Society of America (2005)
Well Workplace Award - Well City USA