Awards
2019
Award of Excellence (Highlights & Recreation)
— City-County Communications and Marketing Association
First Place: In-House Visitors Guide
— Tourism Industry Association of Kansas
Analytical Product Contest - Interactive / Dashboard Category: 3rd place
— International Association of Crime Analysts
Engineering Excellence Award (Johnson Drive Improvements)
— American Council of Engineering Companies of Kansas (ACEC Kansas)
Inspire - Create - Innovate Community Award: Economic Development
— The League of Kansas Municipalities
Merriam Farmers' Market: Neighborhood Favorite
— Nextdoor
2018
When Work Works Award
— Society for Human Resource Management
Five Gold PRISM Awards (Communication Projects)
— Public Relations Society of America, Kansas City
Silver Circle Award (Graphic Design)
— City-County Communications and Marketing Association
Award of Excellence (Integrated Campaign, Highlights & Recreation)
— City-County Communications and Marketing Association
Merriam Farmers' Market: Neighborhood Favorite
— Nextdoor
Most Tourist Friendly Cities in the U.S.
— Expedia
First Place: In-House Visitors Guide
— Tourism Industry Association of Kansas
Honorable Mention: Integrated Campaign
— Tourism Industry Association of Kansas
Engineering Excellence Award for Innovation and Outstanding Engineering
— American Council of Engineering Companies of Kansas (ACEC Kansas)
Top 20 Best Places to Live in Kansas
— Niche
Gold AMPS Award (Integrated Social Media with an Offline Campaign)
— Social Media Club of Kansas City
Distinguished Public Service Organization Award (Downtown Merriam Partnership)
— Kansas Recreation and Park Association
#1 Tax-Friendly Retirement Spot in Kansas
— SmartAsset
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
— Government Finance Officers Association
2017
Top Tourist-Friendly Cities
— Expedia
Award of Excellence Innovative Project (Brown Park improvements)
— Kansas Recreation and Parks Association
#1 Tax-Friendly Retirement Spot in Kansas
— SmartAsset
Merriam Farmers' Market: Neighborhood Favorite
— Nextdoor
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
— Government Finance Officers Association
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
— Government Finance Officers Association
Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting
— Government Finance Officers Association
Best Cities to Start a Small Business
— LendEDU
Most people in a #CityHallSelfie
— Engaging Local Government Leaders
2016
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
— Government Finance Officers Association
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
— Government Finance Officers Association
Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting
— Government Finance Officers Association
Visitors Guide, 2nd Place
— Travel Industry Association of Kansas
Community Awareness Campaign, 2nd Place (Merriam Historic Plaza, 10-year celebration)
— Travel Industry Association of Kansas
2015
Best Public Improvement Project (Johnson Drive Bridge)
— American Council of Engineering Companies of Kansas
Top 100 Small Towns Across America (#76)
— Livability
Best Place to Start A Business in Kansas
— Nerd Wallet
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
— Government Finance Officers Association
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
— Government Finance Officers Association
Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting
— Government Finance Officers Association