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Awards & Recognition
Explore the honors that define Battle Creek’s spirit of excellence.
This page celebrates the individuals, departments, and initiatives that have gone above and beyond—earning accolades for service, innovation, and teamwork. From local commendations to statewide achievements, these recognitions reflect the heart and hustle of every corner of our city.
2024
- Michigan Green Communities Challenge - Gold
- eCities Top Performing Entrepreneurial Community from the University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Business.
2023
2022
2019
- All-America City
- Police Department accredited by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police
- Voice of the People Award for Transformation in Natural Environment
- Clarity Award for the 2018 story map
- Crisis Intervention Team International Police Chief of the Year: Jim Blocker, Battle Creek Police Department
- Michigan Association of Airport Executives Airport Manager of the Year: Larry Bowron, W.K. Kellogg Airport
- American Water Works Association/Michigan Section Professional Excellence - Organization Award for emergency response plan to 30-inch water main break
- American Water Works Association Hydrant Hysteria state-level winner; 12th place in the national competition in Denver
- #CityHallSelfie Day: Most Pictures from an Organization
- Michigan Green Communities - Gold
2018
- All-America City finalist
- Redevelopment Ready Community state certification
- Bicycle Friendly Community - Silver
- Tree City USA
- Michigan Green Communities - Silver
- American Public Works Association/Southwest Michigan Branch Project of the Year Awards: Disaster or Emergency Construction/Repair - Manganese Response; Environmental $5 million to $25 million - WWTP Secondary Treatment System Upgrades
- American Water Works Association Hydrant Hysteria state-level winner; 9th place in the national competition in Las Vegas
- Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the city's comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR)
2017
- Michigan Green Communities silver
- American Public Works Association/Southwest Michigan Branch Project of the Year Award: Quality of Life, greater than $500,000 - Battle Creek Quiet Zone
- American Water Works Association Hydrant Hysteria state-level winner; 7th place in the national competition in Philadelphia
- Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the city's comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR)
- #CityHallSelfie Day: Best Wrap-Up Video
2016
- Michigan Green Communities silver
- W.K. Kellogg Airport selected as one of only four fly-in locations for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
- City's railroad quiet zone took effect
- American Public Works Association/Southwest Michigan Branch Project of the Year Award: Environmental - Propane Fueling Station
- Tree City USA
- Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the city's comprehensive annual financial report
2015
- American Public Works Association Project of the Year awards: Minges Brook Flood Mitigation Project and Festival Market Square
- Tree City USA
- Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the city's comprehensive annual financial report
2014
- Michigan Green Communities - Gold
- Michigan Economic Development Corp. Energy Services Coalition Award for sustainability focus and efficiency initiatives
- Bicycle Friendly Community bronze
- Tree City USA
- Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the city's comprehensive annual financial report