City Honors & Awards

Modesto. The name of our city is derived from the Spanish word, "Modest," but as you can see, we have a lot to brag about! Here, we chronicle our awards and recognition. Find out all the ways Modesto is a terrific place to live, work and play.

Featured Articles

  1. Modesto Rates 8 out of 150 Best Cities for Summer Jobs (PDF)
  2. Modesto doughnut shop ranks among top 15 in nation (PDF)
  3. 7 Tulip Farms To Visit In America (PDF)
  4. 2016 National Night Out Award Winner
  5. 2016 Digital Cities_ Winners Focus on Transparency, Security, Infrastructure
  6. Modesto, California A Model for a Bicycle-Friendly City- Streetsblog California (PDF)
  7. 9 Companies as Cool as Google - Hiring Now! - Glassdoor Blog (PDF)
  8. 22 Things You Need To Know About Modesto Before You Move There - Movoto (PDF)
  9. Most Fun Cities in California, As Ranked in New Report - Los Alamitos, CA Patch (PDF)
  1. Blog Post 4-12-19

    Serious Accident Review Team Investigation Report Released

    This week marks the anniversary of one of the most tragic events in the history of our organization. Today I am announcing the completion of the Serious Accident Review Team (SART) investigation. Read on...
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    City Manager's Monthly Report

    City Manager's monthly update to council & our community now available. Read on...
  3. Image of water pail watering plants

    New Watering Schedule

    Effective April 1st - October 31st, the City of Modesto will be implementing a new watering schedule. Read on...
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    Citywide Strategic Plan Town Hall Meetings

    The City of Modesto will be hosting a series of special Town Hall Meetings to help develop the city’s next strategic plan. The strategic plan will outline a set of multi-year goals focused on the city’s commitment to the community. Read on...