Awards and Recognition
All employees of the City of Redwood City strive for excellence in the work they do, every day. We feel it's important to acknowledge and celebrate our successes, and share them with others. Here are a few awards and recognitions that have been won by Redwood City.
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Redwood City Program Recognized for Top Honor Focused on Community Health and Wellness
(March, 2016) -
City Council Recognizes Organizations Fostering Relationships Between Law Enforcement and Community Members
(February, 2016) - For Fourth Consecutive Year, Redwood City Library Rated #1 in Nation!
(January, 2015)
- Redwood City Police Chief Recognized for Technology Leadership
(December, 2012)
- Police Department Receives International Social Media Excellence Award
(September, 2012)
- Redwood City's General Plan Wins "2012 Comprehensive Planning Award - Small Jurisdiction”
(May, 2012)
- Redwood City PAL Names Redwood City Police Officer Perry Garcia as "Citizen of the Year"
(February, 2011)
Redwood City was honored at the 9th Annual Peninsula Arts Council’s Diamond Awards in recognition for “Outstanding Governmental Support” of the arts!
- Firefighters Honored with Heroism Awards from Peninsula Lions Club
(September, 2010)
The Peninsula Council of Lions Club has recognized two Redwood City firefighters, Julie Badertscher and Captain Terry Condon, with its Heroism Award. On September 2, 2010 the Redwood City Fire Department responded with other Fire Units to a report of a plane down in the Redwood Shores Lagoon. Firefighter Badertscher and Captain Condon helped several passengers get to safety.