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Many dedicated and talented people work hard every day to keep the city of Goodyear moving forward and to provide the best resources and services that we can for our community. We do it because we love what we do, but it’s always nice to be recognized for our efforts. Here are some of the awards and acknowledgements that our city departments and employees have received for the work that they are doing:
Arizona Burn Foundation Educator of the Year
Community Educator, Maureen Carney, was awarded the 2018 AFBEA Educator of the Year
Arizona Burn Foundation Educator of the Year
Tanja Tanner receives Arizona Burn Foundation Educator of the Year Award
Premier EMS Agency
Goodyear Fire Department has been recognized as a Premier EMS Agency by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma System
Arizona Elks Association Firefighter of the Year
Gilbert Aguirre, Goodyear Firefighter, receives Firefighter of the Year Award
Goodyear Awarded National Excellence in Youth Sports
Goodyear received the Excellence in Youth Sports award from the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS)
Goodyear earns Medium Organization of the Year Award from AAED
Goodyear’s Economic Development Team earns Medium Organization of the Year Award from Arizona Association for Economic Development.
Goodyear Named Top City in Nation
Money magazine named Goodyear the #22 best place to live in the nation!
Goodyear Designated 2019/2020 Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider
The city has been awarded the “Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider” designation for youth sport programs for 2019/2020
Parks & Recreation Department Awarded for Campaign to Promote Hop & Hops
Goodyear Parks & Recreation Department received the 2019 Arizona Parks & Recreation Association (APRA) Marketing & Communications award for its innovative “Hop & Hops” digital media outreach campaign
Goodyear Police Officer Receives Law Enforcement Officer of the Year from MADD
This award is given annually to an exemplary law enforcement officer
Goodyear Detective Named Elks Club Officer of the Year for Arizona
Brian Dalke awarded recertification in economic development designation
Goodyear City Manager Brian Dalke has been awarded a recertification by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD).
Goodyear - The Wealthiest West Valley City
Goodyear wins "2016 Top Five Awards of Excellence" in Aviation/Aerospace
Goodyear rates in top 3 for best spots for veterans
Goodyear economic development director selected as one of Top 50 Most Influential Women in Arizona Business
Michelle Lawrie – economic development director for the city of Goodyear has been selected as one of Az Business Magazine’s 50 Most Influential Women in Arizona Business.