Awards

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Zone 7 Headquarter Building on the right side with a pathway leading out of frame on the left hand side.

We are proud to showcase the recognition Zone 7 has received since its inception in honor of the great work done by our employees. The awards we receive by outside agencies represent the high standards and best practices implemented in throughout the agency.

To view awards received, use the drop down menu below.

Alameda County Board of Supervisors

Proclamation

Celebrating 50 years of meeting the Tri-Valley’s water and flood protection needs.

2007

Commendation

Celebrating 60 years of meeting the Tri-Valley’s water and flood protection needs and the 50th anniversary of the construction of the Lake Del Valle dam.

2017

Commendation

In recognition of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Del Valle Water Treatment Plant Ozonation Project.

2018

Assembly Member Joan Buchanan

California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition

In recognition of Zone 7 and Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. grand opening of the 348-kilowatt photovoltaic energy-generation system

2011

CalDesal

Honoring Zone 7 as a Founding Member

2010

California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions

Government Leadership Award

In recognition of the commitment to principles of Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg and effective government.

2015

California Society of Municipal Finance Officers

Budget Award

In recognition of Zone 7’s Operating Budget. This is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting.

2021

Carollo

SWMOA Membrane Plant of the Year

The award honors public or private facilities providing water, wastewater or reclaimed water which show exemplary safety records and clean premises, possess minimal permit violations, utilize their plant to educate the public and have at least one million gallons per day (mgd) of membrane-based treatment processes.

2012

CASQA

Outstanding Sustainable Stormwater Project or Program for Living Arroyos

2020

City Council of the City of Dublin

Certificate of Appreciation

In special recognition for outstanding service, contribution and support of Dublin Pride Week.

2015, 2017, 2018

City Council of the City of Livermore

Proclamation

In recognition of Zone 7 Water Agency’s 60th Anniversary.

2017

Congressman John Garamendi

Commendation

In recognition of Zone 7 and Borrego Solar on the solar installation grand opening.

Government Finance Officers Association

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

In recognition of Zone 7’s comprehensive annual financial reports that evidence the spirit of transparency and full disclosure. This is the highest award of the Association.

2016, 2017, 2018

International MarCom Award

Gold Award for Government Video

In recognition of Flood Ready Freddy video series on emergency preparedness.

2020

National Guard and Reserve Forces

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve “Above and Beyond Award”

In recognition of the promotion of cooperation and understanding between military Reserve service members and their civilian employers.

2019

Patriot Award

In recognition of individuals who provide outstanding patriotic support and cooperation to their Reserve employees.

2018

Partnership for Safe Water

Twenty- Year Directors Award

In recognition for commitment to superior water quality by maintaining the Partnership for Safe Water Directors Award for twenty consecutive years.

2019

Five-Year Directors Award

In recognition for commitment to superior water quality by maintaining the Partnership for Safe Water Directors Award for five consecutive years.

2004

Directors Award

In recognition of successful completion of Phase 3 Self-Assessment procedures of the Partnership for Safe Water.

1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2016

Directors Award

In recognition for commitment to superior water quality.

2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015

Regal Entertainment Group

Thank You Award

In recognition of Zone 7 sponsoring a free family film festival

2008

Senator Steven M. Glazer and Assembly Member Catharine B. Baker

Resolution California Legislature

In recognition of Zone 7 celebrating its 60th anniversary.

2017

Special District Leadership Foundation

District Transparency Certificate of Excellence

In recognition of the district’s completion of all transparency program requirements designed to promote transparency in their operations and governance to the public and stakeholders.

2015, 2016, 2017

The Water Research Foundation

Subscription Certificate

In recognition of support of advancing the science of water.

2020

U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition

In honor of the Agency’s 60th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the Lake Del Valle dam.

2017

U.S. Congressman Jerry McNerney

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition

For efforts in enhancing watershed resources through their partnerships in the Arroyo De La Laguna Stream Restoration Project at Verona Bridge

2012

United States Geological Survey, California Water Science Center

Appreciation Award

For collaboration with the Groundwater Ambient Monitoring and Assessment Program-Priority Basin Project

2019