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)
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    June City Beat

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    Non-Motorized Transportation Plan

    The City of Modesto is updating its Non-Motorized Transportation Master Plan and wants to hear your thoughts on improving biking and walking access to schools, parks, transit centers, and all other local destinations around the city. Read on...