City of Surrey 2019 Annual Financial Report

CITY OF SURREY OVERVIEWS AWARDS

DEPARTMENT AWARDS INVESTMENT &

"Top 10 mid-sized cities of the future" by Financial Times' fDi American Cities of the Future "Top 10 mid-sized cities for Connectivity" by Financial Times’ fDi American Cities of the Future Silver Summit International Award - HQP Campaign featuring Surrey highly qualified professionals

INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award: 2019-2023 Financial Plan Government Finance Officers Association Canadian Award for Financial Reporting: 2018 Annual Report Government Finance Officers Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting: 2018 Annual Report Highlights A- rating from C.D. Howe Institute: 2019 edition of its Annual Municipal Fiscal Accountability report card BCRPA Program Excellence Award: My Zone Drop in After School Program BCRPA Parks Excellence Award: Forsyth Park Outstanding Achievement in Education: Canadian Museums Association for Indigenous contemporary art education and engagement at Surrey Art Gallery 2019 Special Events Magazine Gala Awards: World’s “Best Festival” - Surrey Fusion Festival Canada's Best Diversity Employer 2019: Received for 2 consecutive years and recognized for having exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs Top Employer for Young People 2019: Recognized for offering many diverse co-op, work placement and mentorship opportunities Canada's Most Admired Cultures: Recognized in the “Broader Public Sector” category and is the only municipality to be named among Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures. Applicable for the years 2018 through 2020 GIS Award of Excellence: BC from ESRI Canada for outstanding use of GIS Technology Mavis Johnson Award for Road Safety Project of the Year: Greater Vancouver Institute of Transportation Engineers for the Vision Zero Surrey Plan Team Spirit Award: Local chapter of the Heart & Stroke Foundation Manager of the Year: Public Works Association for dedication to Public Works throughout the Province Excellence in Snow & Ice Operations Award: The American Public Works Association National Safe and Sustainable Snowfighting Award: The North American Salt Institute Excellence in Service Delivery, Honourable Mention: Union of BC Municipalities Community Excellence Awards for the City's integrated sustainability education program Infrastructure Improvements Award: The HUB Cycling Infrastructure Improvements on 100 Avenue from King George Boulevard to 140 Street

FINANCE

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE

CORPORATE SERVICES

ENGINEERING

2019 NAFA Clear Air Award: Surrey Operations Centre (Main Works Yard) 2019 Wood Design & Building Award: Canadian Wood Council Awards: North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex Climate Adaptation (Award): Community Energy Association for the Surrey Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

BC Library Trustees Association 2019 Super Trustee Award: Surrey Libraries Board Chair for her advocacy and support of the Library Surrey Housing and Homelessness Society Award 2019: Outreach efforts to the vulnerable, particularly in bringing services to homeless and temporary shelters

SURREY LIBRARIES

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