Award of Excellence for the Moffett Park Specific Plan, Comprehensive Plan – Large Jurisdiction Category, APA California – Northern Section
Project of the Year Award, Structures Category for Civic Center Modernization Phase 1 Project, American Public Works Association, Silicon Valley Chapter
Honor Award, Disaster Or Emergency Construction/Repair Category for Mockingbird Storm Drain Outfall Emergency Repair, American Public Works Association, Silicon Valley Chapter
Honor Award, Transportation Category for Java Road Diet and Bike Lanes Project, American Public Works Association, Silicon Valley Chapter
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (FY22-23), Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® Award, National Procurement Institute, Inc.
2024 Women of Influence, Marlena Sessions – Director of NOVA Workforce Services, Silicon Valley Business Journal
High Performing Workforce Board awarded to the NOVAworks Workforce Board, State Workforce Investment Board
Pinnacle Award (Microsite/Special Site Feature category), Sunnyvale Library Subsite, National Association of Government Web Professionals
Safest City, #3 in California and #9 in America, SmartAsset
Finalist for Website of the Year, 2023 Granicus Digital Government Awards
Milestone Award, 50 years of membership with the National League of Cities
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Investment Policy Certification, Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada
Community Partner of the Year (NOVAWorks), San Mateo County Central Labor Council
Excellence Award - Information Technology Practices, Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC)
Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® Award, National Procurement Institute, Inc.
2022
Safest City, #2 in California and #4 in America, SmartAsset
Happiest City, SmartAsset
Excellence in Public Information & Communications Award for Shop Sunnyvale Social Media Campaign, California Association of Public Information Officers
Members' Choice Award in the City Medium Population Group category for updated City website, National Association of Government Web Professionals (NAGW)
2022 Structures Award for New Sunnyvale City Hall, Silicon Valley Business Journal
Outstanding Bikeways & Trails Project for Caribbean Drive Parking and Trail Access Enhancement Project, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) San Francisco Section Award
Project of the Year Award for Washington Community Swim Center Project, Structures between $5 to $25 million, American Public Works Association (APWA) Silicon Valley Chapter
Award of Excellence for Washington Community Swim Center Project, California Parks & Recreation Society (CPRS) District 4
Merit Award - Best Recreational Use Facility for Washington Community Swim Center Project, PCBC Gold Nugget Awards
Honor Award for Fair Oaks Park Renovation & Magical Bridge Playground Project, Parks between $5 to $25 Million, American Public Works Association (APWA) Silicon Valley Chapter
Excellence Award - Information Technology Practices, Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC)
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® Award, National Procurement Institute, Inc.
Investment Policy Certification, Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada
2021
America's #1 Safest City, SmartAsset
Project of the Year for Caribbean Drive Parking and Trail Access Enhancement Project, American Public Works Association, Silicon Valley Chapter
Excellence Award - Information Technology Practices, Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC)
Quality Information Technology (IT) Practices Award presented to the Information Technology Department, Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC)
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® Award, National Procurement Institute, Inc.
Investment Policy Certification, Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada
2020
Excellence Award - Information Technology Practices, Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC)
Quality Information Technology (IT) Practices Award presented to the Information Technology Department, Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC)
Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® Award, National Procurement Institute, Inc.
California Award of Excellence (Marketing and Communications) for Hands on the Arts at Home Marketing Campaign, California Park and Recreation Society
District 4 Keys to the Community Award for executing "Sunnyvale Serves" in response during the ongoing Shelter-in-Place providing support to the Sunnyvale community, California Park & Recreation Society
District 4 Keys to the Community Award for the 2020 Camp Sunnyvale program allowing essential workers to have a safe place for children during the summer, California Park & Recreation Society
