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Accolades
Awards Received by The Woodlands Township
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The Woodlands Township was named Best City to Live in America by Niche.com.
The Woodlands also ranked in the top 10 for the following categories:
- Best Cities to Buy a House in America (#2 of 228)
- Best Cities to Raise a Family in America (#2 of 228)
- Cities with the Best Public Schools in America (#6 of 228)
- Best Cities to Retire in America (#7 of 228).
Media Accolades
9 Suburbs Near Houston You Should Absolutely Visit
Thrillist.com, March 23, 2021
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The Woodlands Township Community Relations Department was selected as a 2020 dotCOMM Gold Award Winner for the Township Together Brand Awareness Campaign.
The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch earned Third Place in Category #2 for Populations 100,000 to 300,000, from The National Association of Town Watch, for their 2020 National Night Out Campaign. Read the press release.
- The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation won the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) Innovative Program of the Year Award relating to Recreation Facility Design for Texas TreeVentures. Read more from TRAPS.
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The Woodlands Township received the 2019 National Gold Medal Award Grand Plaque for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), awarded this honor to The Woodlands Township live during the Opening General Session at the Annual Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. Read the press release.
- The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department was selected as the award recipient for the 2019 Texas Gold Medal Award, Class II. The Gold Medal Award is presented by the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) to one agency in the state in each population category who stood out above all others to exemplify commitment and dedication in the field of recreation and parks. Read more from TRAPS.
- The Township’s Parks and Recreation Department was also selected by TRAPS as the award recipient for the 2019 Promotions and Marketing Excellence Award, Class II. This award is in recognition of the department’s high- quality marketing program for the aquatics programs and services.
- The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department was selected as the award recipient for the 2019 Texas Gold Medal Award, Class II. The Gold Medal Award is presented by the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) to one agency in the state in each population category who stood out above all others to exemplify commitment and dedication in the field of recreation and parks. Read more from TRAPS.
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The National Association of Town Watch announced that The Woodlands Township placed first in the nation in the Category 2 population category (100,000-300,000) for its 2019 National Night Out programming. Read the press release.
- The National Association of Town Watch announced that the State of Texas placed first in nation, in the state category, with The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch contributing to the effort.
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The Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals honored The Woodlands Township Facebook Page with a MarCom Gold Award in its international award competition.
- The Woodlands Township received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the year ended December 31, 2016 from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the Township’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
- The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department received the Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS) Arts and Humanities Award and Lone Star Programming Award.
- Niche.com ranked The Woodlands as the #1 place to live in Montgomery County and the #2 place to raise a family in America.
- The Woodlands Township named the number one spot to live for the rest of your life, according to the website GoodCall.com
- The Woodlands Township Aquatics Program earned the distinction of being named to Aquatics International Magazine's Best of 2017 list. The magazine recognized the Township’s innovative approach to addressing lifeguard staffing.
- Lone Star Programming Award from Texas Recreation and Parks Society (East Region) for Rock the Rock live concert series.
- Innovations in Parks and Design Award from Texas Recreation and Parks Society (East Region) for the Waterway Arts Bench Program.
- The National Association of Town Watch announced that The Woodlands Township placed first in the state of Texas for its 2016 National Night Out programming.
- The National Association of Town Watch announced that The Woodlands Township placed second in the nation in the Category 2 population category (100,000-300,000) for its 2016 National Night Out programming.
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).
A bronze Telly Award for “Welcome to The Woodlands Township” online video.
Award of Merit from the Service Industry Advertising Awards (SIAA) for “Welcome to The Woodlands Township” online video.
A Gold SIAA award for the August 2014 edition of the Action Guide.
The Communicator Award of Distinction (silver statuette) for the August 2014 edition of The Woodlands Community Magazine, featuring the Action Guide.
National Landscape Award of Excellence for Rob Fleming Park from the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET).
The Woodlands Fire Department earned the prestigious ISO rating of 1 from the Insurance Services Office (ISO), Inc.’s Public Protection Department.
The Communicator Award of Distinction was awarded to The Woodlands Community Magazine from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts.
The International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners (ISCPP) recognized The Woodlands Watch as the Community Based Crime Prevention Program of the Year (category 1: over 100,000 population).
The National Association of Town Watch announced that The Woodlands Township placed fourth in the nation it its new population category (100,000-299,000) for National Night Out.
The Association of Aquatic Professionals recognized The Woodlands Township with the Special Event of the Year award for its 2013 Splash Day Event.
The U.S. Green Building Council awarded the LEED Gold certification to The Woodlands Township Town Hall building.
The Association of Marketing and Communication Processionals honored The Woodlands Community Magazine with a MarCom Gold Award in its international award competition. (October 2013 issue - Magazine/Special Edition category).
Fire Chief Magazine awarded the grand prize (Gold Award) to The Woodlands Fire Department in the Career Fire Station Design category, for the construction of the Central Fire Station.
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to The Woodlands Township.
The Texas Turfgrass Association presented The Woodlands Township with the admired Soccer Field of the Year award for Bear Branch Sports Field 7.
The Texas Public Pool council honored The Woodlands Township with the Agency of the Year award for its the dedication and commitment to the aquatics division.
The International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners (ISCPP) recognized The Woodlands Watch as the Community Based Crime Prevention Program of the Year (category 1: over 100,000 population).
The National Association of Town Watch announced that The Woodlands Township placed ninth in the nation it its new population category (100,000-299,000) for National Night Out.