List of Transparency & Governance awards received by Irvine Ranch Water District:
2023:
Waters ERA. Certificate of Excelllence for achieving 100% quality data in the lab.
J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Award, No 1 for midsize water utility in the Western United States.
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
2022:
J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Award
National WateReuse Association, Service Award, General Manager Paul Cook
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
2021:
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
Special District Leadership Foundation, Certificate of Excellence
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
2020:
California Special Districts Association, Ralph Heim Exceptional Outreach and Advocacy Award (Government Relations Officer and Deputy General Counsel Christine Compton)
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
2019:
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
2018:
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
2017:
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
2016:
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
2015:
Association of California Cities – Orange County Award, to General Manager Paul Cook, Innovator of the Year
WateReuse Recycled Water Agency of the Year
Alliance for Water Efficiency, Water Star Award for Excellence in Water Efficiency, Fiona Sanchez
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
2014:
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
2013:
National Water Research Institute, Clarke Prize, Douglas Reinhart
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
2012:
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
2011:
WateReuse Co-Chair of the Year (Mark Tettemer)
Rideshare Diamond Award, presented to IRWD by the Los Angeles Metro, Orange County Transportation Authority and Ventura County Transportation Commission, commending the District for its contribution to the improvement of air quality and relief of traffic congestion
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award (10th consecutive year)
2010:
California Urban Water Conservation Council’s Excellence Award, presented to Water Conservation Manager Fiona Sanchez for demonstrated innovation, commitment, dedication, integrity, creativity and outstanding service in the field of water resource efficiency
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
2009:
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
2008:
WateReuse Co-Chair of the Year, Paul Jones
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
2007:
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
2006:
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
2005:
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
2004:
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
2003:
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
2002:
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
2001:
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
2000:
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
