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)

Recent Awards

  1. Mayor in the Park

    Meet the Mayor in the Park

    Mayor Sue Zwahlen is excited to be hosting monthly meetings in our parks. This six series event aims to invite residents to local neighborhood parks to learn more about our city departments and talk to your mayor. Read on...
  2. July City Manger&#39s Report Cover page

    City Manager's Monthly Update

    City Manager's monthly update to council & our community is now available! This report includes information about grant applications and awards, financial reports, and updates to major capital projects. July 2022