Awards-Recognition Received by the City of Midland

City of Midland

Workers' Compensation Loss Control Achievement – This award is given to the two cities in the state of Michigan with the best
safety record, based on the previous three years of claims experience. The award, from the Michigan Municipal League, was
announced in October 2008.
100 Best Community for Young People – In 2008, for the second year in a row, the Greater Midland community - which
encompasses all of Midland County - received a national award from the America's Promise Alliance. The community was named
one of the 100 best for youth in America.
Outstanding Achievement – The City of Midland received an award for outstanding achievement from the Michigan Municipal
League in 2006 for implementation of on-demand streaming video on the City's website.
Outstanding Chamber Member, Midland Area Chamber of Commerce, 2nd Quarter, 2006.
Recognition Award – In July 2007, the Arnold Center, Inc. presented the City of Midland with an award of recognition for 25 years
of outstanding support of the non-profit rehabilitation organization.

Special Achievement Award – in July 2009, the City of Midland's Information Services Department received a special achievement
award for its vision, leadership, and innovative use of geographic information system (GIS) technology. The City was selected from more
than 300,000 organizations worldwide and recognized during a conference held by the world’s leading GIS software developer, ESRI,
in San Diego, Calif. GIS combines computer hardware, software, and data to collect, manage, and analyze geographic information.

Quality of Life Award – Granted by the American Society of Civil Engineers in 2003, the award was given to the City of
Midland following construction of 43.5 MG storage basin to store water runoff.
Quality of Life Honorable Mention for the 43.5 MG Basin – 2003 award, Michigan Section, American Society of Civil Engineers
Partnership Recognition Award – Presented in 2002 by the Midland Conservation District for the City's contribution to
a storm water study.

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting – The Government Finance Officers Association's highest
form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting; received in 2006 for the 18th year in a row, and 24 out
of the last 26 years.

Library of Michigan Certification for Meeting ‘Essential Level’ of Quality Services –
The library received this award in Nov. 2008 for meeting the Essential Level requirements of the Quality Services Audit Checklist
(QSAC). To earn certification, the library demonstrated its competence in seven achievement categories: human resources;
governance/administration; services; collection development; technology; facilities and equipment; and public relations/marketing.
State Librarian's Excellence Award – The library received this award in 2005 for
exemplary public service to the Midland community. The Library of Michigan Foundation
sponsors this award, which is given annually to just one Michigan library.
(From left, Judith Moore, Executive Director of the Library of Michigan Foundation;
Library Board Chair Judy Stein; Library Director Melissa Barnard; and State Librarian
Nancy Robertson at awards ceremony.)

First Place Award, "City in 15" news program on MGTV Cable Channel 5. The show received the Philo T. Farnsworth Regional Video Contest award in October 2008. The show was recognized as the top government access newscast produced by professionals in a 4-state region.
The award is sponsored by the Central States Region of the Alliance for Community Media.
First Place Award, MCTV’s Summer Video Camp – this MCTV program won a first place award, both in 2008 and again in 2009 for excellence.

Award of Safety Excellence, Michigan Section American Water Works Association – 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2009 award recipients.
Award designed to recognize excellence in drinking water utility safety programs.
Regional winner, Best Tasting Water Award, Michigan Section American Water Works Association – Midland was one of five
regional water taste-off winners for years 2002 and 2003.
Operators Meritorious Service Award, Vic Chichester, Water Plant Operations Supervisor, was awarded this honor in 2005 for his
contributions to the drinking water treatment profession in terms of his willingness to serve others as a volunteer, for his dedication
to the water industry by helping other communities, and for his personal and professional contributions to the cities of
Midland, Auburn, and other communities in Central Michigan..