List of Education & Advocacy awards received by Irvine Ranch Water District:
2023:
Association of California Water Agencies, Huell Howser Ecellence in Communication Award, for The Shed Show
Water Environment Federation 2023 Utility of the Future Today award for outstanding water stewardship.
California Association of Public Information Officers, EPIC award, The Shed Show
National WateReuse Association, Award of Excellence for Public Outreach and Communication, 360-degree Recycled Water Experience
2022:
U.S. EPA, WaterSense Sustained Excellence Winner
U.S. EPA, 2022 WaterSense Partner of the Year
California Association of Sanitation Agencies, Public Outreach Award for the IRWD Virtual Recycled Water Adventure
International Association of Business Communicators, Gold Quill Award for Community Relations, Syphon Reservoir Improvement Project Campaign
National WateReuse Association, Award of Excellence for Public Outreach and Communication, Syphon Reservoir Improvement Project Outreach Campaign
American Water Works Association, 2022 Public Communications Achievement Award, Syphon Reservoir Improvement Project Outreach Campaign
2021:
PRWeek, finalist, Best in Public Sector, Syphon Reservoir Improvement Project Campaign
Association of California Water Agencies, Finalist, Huell Howser Best in Blue Excellence in Communication Award, Syphon Reservoir Improvement Project Outreach Campaign
National WateReuse Association, Award of Excellence for Public Outreach and Communication, Recycled Water 101 Campaign
2020:
WateReuse California, Outreach and Public Education Award, Recycled Water 101 Campaign
2019:
Ad Club Colorado The 50 award for “See it From Your Lawn’s Perspective” videos
Association of California Water Agencies Best in Blue Finalist for “Tap Water 101” campaign
United States Environmental Protection Agency Excellence in Education and Outreach Award
PRSA Orange County Chapter, Award of Excellence Community Relations/Institutional Programs for Tap Water 101 Campaign
PRSA Silver Anvil Award for Community Outreach, “See it from Your Lawn’s Perspective.”
CMUA Community Service Award for Water Quality “Tap Water 101” Campaign
2018:
PRSA PROTOS Community Relations/Institutional Programs, “See it From Your Lawn’s Perspective”
California Association of Sanitation Agencies, Outstanding Public Outreach/Education “See It from Your Lawn’s Perspective.”
Association of California Water Agencies Best in Blue Finalist for “See it from Your Lawn’s Perspective” water efficiency campaign
2016:
PRSA of Orange County PROTOS Drought Outreach Campaign
2015:
American Institute of Architects Gold Award for “Well Grounded in Water Reliability” video
2014:
PRSA PROTOS Website Development
Marcom Gold Award for 50th Anniversary Campaign
HERMES Platinum Award for website development
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
2013:
PRSA PROTOS Community Relations, “Always Water Smart” Campaign
Association of California Water Agencies Best in Blue Finalist for “Always Water Smart” campaign
2012:
PRSA PROTOS Community Relations award for Resident Tours
PRSA PROTOS Award of Excellence, Special Events for 50th Anniversary
2006:
Association of California Water Agencies Outstanding Outreach Participation
