Awards
We are proud to showcase the recognition Zone 7 has received since its inception in honor of the great work done by our employees. The awards we receive by outside agencies represent the high standards and best practices implemented in throughout the agency.
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Alameda County Board of Supervisors
Proclamation
Celebrating 50 years of meeting the Tri-Valley’s water and flood protection needs.
2007
Commendation
Celebrating 60 years of meeting the Tri-Valley’s water and flood protection needs and the 50th anniversary of the construction of the Lake Del Valle dam.
2017
Commendation
In recognition of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Del Valle Water Treatment Plant Ozonation Project.
2018
Assembly Member Joan Buchanan
California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition
In recognition of Zone 7 and Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. grand opening of the 348-kilowatt photovoltaic energy-generation system
2011
CalDesal
Honoring Zone 7 as a Founding Member
2010
California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions
Government Leadership Award
In recognition of the commitment to principles of Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg and effective government.
2015
California Society of Municipal Finance Officers
Budget Award
In recognition of Zone 7’s Operating Budget. This is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting.
2021
Carollo
SWMOA Membrane Plant of the Year
The award honors public or private facilities providing water, wastewater or reclaimed water which show exemplary safety records and clean premises, possess minimal permit violations, utilize their plant to educate the public and have at least one million gallons per day (mgd) of membrane-based treatment processes.
2012
CASQA
Outstanding Sustainable Stormwater Project or Program for Living Arroyos
2020
City Council of the City of Dublin
Certificate of Appreciation
In special recognition for outstanding service, contribution and support of Dublin Pride Week.
2015, 2017, 2018
City Council of the City of Livermore
Proclamation
In recognition of Zone 7 Water Agency’s 60th Anniversary.
2017
Congressman John Garamendi
Commendation
In recognition of Zone 7 and Borrego Solar on the solar installation grand opening.
Government Finance Officers Association
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
In recognition of Zone 7’s comprehensive annual financial reports that evidence the spirit of transparency and full disclosure. This is the highest award of the Association.
2016, 2017, 2018
International MarCom Award
Gold Award for Government Video
In recognition of Flood Ready Freddy video series on emergency preparedness.
2020
National Guard and Reserve Forces
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve “Above and Beyond Award”
In recognition of the promotion of cooperation and understanding between military Reserve service members and their civilian employers.
2019
Patriot Award
In recognition of individuals who provide outstanding patriotic support and cooperation to their Reserve employees.
2018
Partnership for Safe Water
Twenty- Year Directors Award
In recognition for commitment to superior water quality by maintaining the Partnership for Safe Water Directors Award for twenty consecutive years.
2019
Five-Year Directors Award
In recognition for commitment to superior water quality by maintaining the Partnership for Safe Water Directors Award for five consecutive years.
2004
Directors Award
In recognition of successful completion of Phase 3 Self-Assessment procedures of the Partnership for Safe Water.
1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2016
Directors Award
In recognition for commitment to superior water quality.
2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015
Regal Entertainment Group
Thank You Award
In recognition of Zone 7 sponsoring a free family film festival
2008
Senator Steven M. Glazer and Assembly Member Catharine B. Baker
Resolution California Legislature
In recognition of Zone 7 celebrating its 60th anniversary.
2017
Special District Leadership Foundation
District Transparency Certificate of Excellence
In recognition of the district’s completion of all transparency program requirements designed to promote transparency in their operations and governance to the public and stakeholders.
2015, 2016, 2017
The Water Research Foundation
Subscription Certificate
In recognition of support of advancing the science of water.
2020
U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
In honor of the Agency’s 60th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the Lake Del Valle dam.
2017
U.S. Congressman Jerry McNerney
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
For efforts in enhancing watershed resources through their partnerships in the Arroyo De La Laguna Stream Restoration Project at Verona Bridge
2012
United States Geological Survey, California Water Science Center
Appreciation Award
For collaboration with the Groundwater Ambient Monitoring and Assessment Program-Priority Basin Project
2019