The City of Abbotsford strives to be a community of accomplishment and an example of good municipal practices and outcomes. The resources below detail recognition from municipal peers and community organizations on a job or project, exceptionally well done.
Awarded to the City of Abbotsford
2022 National Public Relations Award from the Canadian Public Relations Society
Awarded silver for Best Use of Media Relations – Small Budget (less than $10,000 CAD) for public relations respond during the flooding emergency in November 2021
2022 - Award of Excellence from BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA)
Awarded for Abbotsford's Grant Park innovative and inclusive design
2021 - Economic Developers Association of Canada - Marketing Canada Award
Awarded for the Abbotsford Passport to Patios campaign
2020 - COR Certification
A Certificate of Recognition (COR) is awarded to employers who develop health and safety programs that meet established standards. A COR shows that the employer's health and safety management system has been evaluated by a certified auditor.
2019 - Innovative Initiative Award
Awarded by the Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Awards for the Community Hub, providing respectful delivery of integrated health, housing and social supports for vulnerable populations.
2018 - Transportation Project of the Year
Awarded for the Transportation and Transit Master Plan by the Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers.
2018 -Communities in Bloom - 5 Blooms Award
Awarded for City of Abbotsford Co-op Community Viewing Platform at Willband Creek
2017 - COR Certification
A Certificate of Recognition (COR) is awarded to employers who develop health and safety programs that meet established standards. A COR shows that the employer's health and safety management system has been evaluated by a certified auditor.
2017 Canadian Institute of Planners Award
Awarded for Planning Excellence – City and Regional Planning
2017 Economic Developers Association of Canada - The Best of the Best
Awarded the Marketing Canada Award for AG Tech Video
2017 - Community-wide Climate Action to Reduce GHG Emissions
The joint Provincial-Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Green Communities Committee extends congratulations on the successful efforts to undertake significant corporate or community-wide climate action to reduce GHG emissions in 2017
2017 - UBCM Community Excellence Awards – Honourable Mention
Awarded for Leadership & Innovation – Agriculture – for Think Local. Think Abbotsford. Taste of Abby Week
2017 - CSDC Systems Inspiration Award
Awarded for the City of Abbotsford AMANDA project
2017 - Excellence in Policy Planning (City & Urban Areas) - GOLD Award
Awarded for Abbotsforward - City of Abbotsford, DIALOG & Toderian UrbanWorks
2017 - Communities in Bloom 2017 - 4 Blooms
Awarded to City of Abbotsford International Friendship Garden
