Our Awards Listed chronologically and separated by program.

Long Range Planning American Planning Association Colorado Chapter Award Community Engagement Award - The Plan Van September 10, 2008 American Planning Association Colorado Chapter Award Community Service Project Award - Development Review Guide September 10, 2008 American Planning Association Colorado Chapter Award Outstanding Colorado planning efforts for the East Mulberry Corridor Plan. September 23, 2004 State of Colorado Governors Award Outstanding efforts in smart growth and development for City Plan. August 21, 1998 State of Colorado Governors Award Outstanding efforts in smart growth and development for the Fossil Creek Reservoir Area Plan. August 21, 1998 American Planning Association Colorado Chapter Award Outstanding Colorado planning efforts for City Plan and Design Standards and Guidelines for Large Retail Establishment. October 3, 1997 Ford Foundation and John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University Finalist Certificate Innovations in state and local government for the Land Development Guidance System. 1987 and 1988 American Planning Association Outstanding Planning Program Honor Award Land Development Guidance System. 1982 Western Planners President Award Joe Frank - Outstanding Leadership in Regional Planning   American Planning Association Colorado Chapter Award Joe Frank - Outstanding Planning Professional   American Planning Association Colorado Chapter Award Outstanding Planning Project - Northern Colorado Communities Separator Study   Historic Preservation State of Colorado Governors Award for Downtown Excellence Special Achievement Award for the Armstrong Hotel Rehabilitation. 2005 First Lady Laura Bush Preserve America Community Award Applauding the achievements of the Historic Preservation program. August 16, 2004 American Planning Association Colorado Chapter Award Outstanding Colorado planning efforts for Historic Preservation. September 29, 1994 Colorado Preservation State Honor Award Joe Frank - Individual Award for the Preservation of the Historic Preston Farm, listed as one of Colorado's Most Endangered Places   Affordable Housing Volunteers of America Excellence in Government Only four statewide awards are given annually to groups who demonstrate “exemplary philanthropic accomplishments." October 15, 2008 Neighbor to Neighbor Certificate of Appreciation Supporting the acquisition of the properties at 2404 Clearview and 1041 Ponderosa, and rehabilitation of all 8 Neighbor to Neighbor affordable properties in Fort Collins. September 29, 2005 US Department of Housing & Urban Development The Robert L. Woodson Jr. Award In recognition of efforts in "Expanding Affordable Housing through Regulatory Barrier Reduction." June 29, 2005 Rural Housing NOW! Eagle Award Innovative and creative advocacy campaign for awareness of affordable housing issues for the Faces and Places of Affordable Housing posters. 2002 3CMA Silver Circle Award Most creative program with least dollars spent for the Faces and Places of Affordable Housing posters. September 6, 2002 Rural Housing NOW! Eagle Award Nominee Excellence in Colorado Housing. 1998 The Family Self-Sufficiency Program Certificate of Appreciation Heartfelt commitment and generous support that was provided for the families of the program. December 18, 1998 Food Distribution Center Plaque of Special Thanks Recognition of efforts to fight hunger in Larimer County through significant funding of the Bulk Repack Room. October 7, 1998 State of Colorado Governors Award Outstanding efforts in smart growth and development for the Affordable Housing program. June 23, 1998 Affordable Housing Coalition of Larimer County Meeting the Challenge Award Significant and innovative efforts to increase the availability of Affordable Housing. September 30, 1997 State of Colorado Governors Award Outstanding efforts in smart growth and development for The Woodlands affordable housing project. July 19, 1997 US Department of Housing & Urban Development Certificate of Recognition Significant efforts in creating affordable housing opportunities for your dedicated attention to comprehensive planning and managed development which has resulted in Fort Collins being named as one of the most desired cities in which to live. April 3, 1997 CARE Housing Plaque in Appreciation HOME program's commitment to affordable housing. November 7, 1996 CARE Housing Plaque in Appreciation Community Development Block Grant Program's commitment to affordable housing. November 7, 1996 Project Self-Sufficiency Certificate of Appreciation Community Development Block Grant Program's generous support of services for single parents. October 15, 1996 CARE Housing Plaque in Appreciation Community Development Block Grant Program's commitment to affordable housing. May 11, 1995 US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Certificate for Excellence Financial management. March 9, 1990 US Department of Housing & Urban Development Certificate of National Merit For consistent, bold leadership and vibrant public-private partnerships in the Community Development Block Grant Program which illustrated the best in local self-initiative. Today, it serves as a model for the nation, by the National Recognition Program for Urban Development Excellence. 1988