Awards & Recognitions

Group of police officers and children standing next to a police vehicle with a city of Irvine police badge. There is a "SAFETY" ribbon at the top labeled "SAFETY" in the center. The scene is outdoors with trees in the background.
A press release document with the headline "Safest City 18 Years in a Row" from the Irvine Police Department.
Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with a park, swimming pools, and various residential buildings under a clear sky.
Oval-shaped sign with a blue border and white background, reading 'Best Big City to Live in America' with 'Stacker' underneath.
A group of children and adults walking along a dirt path surrounded by golden tall grass and trees in a sunny outdoor setting.
Oval sign with a white background, black text that reads 'Best Place to Raise a Family,' and a smaller text 'KTLA 5' beneath.
Cityscape featuring modern glass office buildings, a landscaped area with palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
Oval sign with black text on a white background and a blue border, reading 'Top Places to Work in Orange County OC Register.'
A woman riding a bicycle on an empty road, wearing cycling gear and a helmet, with trees in the background, and a blue and gold health award ribbon graphic at the top.
Oval graphic with blue border containing the text '5th Fittest City in America' and 'US News & World Report'.
Nighttime scene of a Ferris wheel surrounded by palm trees and outdoor seating areas at a travel destination
Text inside an oval shape that reads 'Top City to Visit in California' with smaller text below that says 'Travel 2 Next'.
Modern building with glass windows, a clock tower in the background, and an American flag hanging on the front of the building.
Oval sign with a blue border, stating "Top Workplace in Orange County for 3 Years in a Row, OC Register."
A person in a dog mascot costume wearing sunglasses, giving a thumbs-up at an outdoor event with people in the background, under a tent and structure, with an education ribbon graphic at the top.
Oval badge with blue border, black text reading 'Top Graduate Program University of California, Irvine, U.S. News & World Report'.
A scientist in a laboratory holding a test tube, wearing safety goggles and gloves, with scientific equipment and supplies on the lab bench
Sign for the Beacon Leadership & Innovation Award presented by the Institute for Local Government
A group of four children and two adults standing outdoors near a sidewalk with trees and bicycles in the background. The group is wearing helmets, and the adults and children are smiling at the camera. A blue and yellow badge at the top reads, "Community & Safety."
Oval badge with a white background, blue border, and blue outline, featuring the text '3rd Happiest City in America' and 'WalletHub' underneath.
Collage of children participating in various educational activities including sitting on the floor with musical instruments, exploring toys and robots, and engaging with tablets in an educational setting.
Oval badge with blue border and white background, displaying text 'IUSD Recognized for Most Distinguished Schools' and 'The Distinguished Schools Program'.
Wooden playground structure with towers, slides, and bridges, set outdoors with trees and a blue sky in the background.
A sign with text reading 'Best Park System in California' and 'Trust for Public Land' inside an oval border.
A family taking a selfie at a concert or festival with a large crowd in the background during sunset, and a Vivacity blue ribbon badge with 'LIVABILITY' written on it at the top.
A white oval sign with a blue border that reads, "Best City to Live in America 10 Years in a Row" and "OC Register" underneath.