Awards

Community Improvement Award

  • 2024 - for Flounder & Friends Skatepark. Presented by Valpo Chamber
  • 2020 - for ValPAWraiso Dog Park. Presented by Valpo Chamber
  • 2018 - for Tower Park Renovation. Presented by Valpo Chamber
  • 2016 - for ValPLAYso. Presented by Valpo Chamber
  • 2012 - for Central Park Plaza. Presented by Valpo Chamber
  • 2008 - for Butterfly Meadows & Caterpillar Crossing. Presented by Valpo Chamber
  • 1990 - for Beach House Rogers Lakewood Park. Presented by Valparaiso Economic Development Corp
  • 1989 - for Old Fairgrounds. Presented by Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce Valparaiso Economic Development Corp and Porter County Builder's Association
  • 1985 - for Ogden Gardens Beautification. Presented by Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce and the Duneland - Valparaiso Board of Realtors

Community Achievement Award

Presented by Indiana Association of Cities and Towns
  • 2001 - For Creative Innovation in Providing a Municipal Service or Project: Creekside Golf Course & Training Center
  • 1999 - For outstanding progress in improving municipal government
  • 1989 - For outstanding progress in improving municipal government: Fairgrounds Park

Awards from Indiana Park & Recreation Association

  • 2021 - Outstanding Agency Award
  • 2018 - Distinguished Citizen Award for Dr. E. Ric Frataccia
  • 2018 - Exceptional Facility Design Award
  • 2016 - Exceptional Facility Design Award
  • 2011 - Program Award $1001-5000 Budget for Valpo Night Ride
  • 2011 - Facility Development $750,000+ for Central Park Plaza
  • 2007 - Essential Service Award - Education for Jessee-Pifer Park Legacy Campaign
  • 2007 - Outstanding Park Facility for Butterfly Meadows & Caterpillar Crossing Playground
  • 2006 - Outstanding Special Service Award for Japanese Garden
  • 2006 - Outstanding Special Program Award for Fit City Valparaiso
  • 1999 - Outstanding Facility Award 1999 for Flounder Skatepark

The League of American Bicyclists

  • Bronze Level Bicycle-Friendly Community 2023-2027
  • Bronze Level Bicycle-Friendly Community 2019-2023

Other Awards

  • 2021 - 75 Years of Business Award, presented by Valpo Chamber
  • 2013 - Merit Award in recognition of outstanding professional achievement. Presented by American Society of Landscape Architects
  • 2013 - Bringing Nature Home Award for promoting biodiversity in Northwest Indiana through landscaping with native plants. Presented by Friends of Shirley Heinze Land Trust
  • 2009 - Zone Award for The First Tee, Ace Chapter