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City Awards and Recognition
Process Improvement & Information Technology Services Departments
- Smart 20 Award
- Presented by:
- TechConnect at the Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo
- Description:
- This award recognized the City of Midland's Jacky 2.0: AI-Powered Multilingual Virtual Assistant for Municipal Services. The Smart 20 Awards honor projects that represent thoughtful, real-world work cities are doing to improve operations, infrastructure, mobility, and community engagement.
Strategic Communications Department
- Award of Honor - Flyers & Posters
- Presented by:
- TAMIO (Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers)
- Description:
- The TAMI Awards are presented by the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) to recognize excellence in government communication across the state. It honors outstanding achievements in public information, community engagement, and transparency.
- Award of Honor - Best Social Media Campaign
- Presented by:
- TAMIO (Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers)
- Description:
- The TAMI Awards are presented by the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) to recognize excellence in government communication across the state. It honors outstanding achievements in public information, community engagement, and transparency.
Human Resources and Development
- Learning Champion Award
- Presented by:
- NeoGov
- Description:
- The City of Midland has been recognized with the Learning Champion Award from NeoGov. This award recognizes organizations that demonstrate excellence in employee learning and development through effective use of training technology. The recognition reflects the City’s commitment to developing a knowledgeable, skilled workforce that supports high-quality public service for the community.
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certified Professional Certification
- Presented by:
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- Description:
- Nicole Wearverling has earned the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential, a globally recognized certification for HR professionals who manage daily operations, implement policies, and serve as key employee contacts.
Engineering Department & Strategic Partnerships Office
- STAR Award- Smart Transportation and Advanced Roadways
- Presented by:
- Texas Department of Transportation
- Description:
- At the Texas Innovation Alliance Conference, TXDOT awards the team that demonstrates the most innovative project out of multiple teams an award for Innovation.
- In-House Project of the Year – Transportation (Garfield Street Paving Improvements)
- Presented by:
- Texas Chapter of the American Public Works Association (TX-APWA)
- Description:
- The City of Midland received the In-House Project of the Year – Transportation award from the Texas Chapter of the American Public Works Association for the Garfield Street Paving Improvements project. This award recognizes excellence in delivering transportation projects in-house and reflects the City’s commitment to improving roadway safety, mobility, and infrastructure for the community.
Finance Department
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification
- Presented by:
- Lean Six Sigma
- Description:
- All employees of the Finance Department have completed their white belt certification, and one manager has completed the green belt certification through SMU, and is now working on an internal city project as a final step for the green certification. Certificates can be produced upon request.
- Transparency Star - Traditional Finances
- Presented by:
- Texas Comptroller
- Description:
- The Finance Department has been recognized with the Transparency Star in Traditional Finances from the Texas Comptroller. This award highlights the City’s commitment to providing clear and accessible information about revenues, expenditures, financial reports, and other key fiscal data. The recognition demonstrates the City’s dedication to accountability and financial transparency for the community.
- Transparency Star - Debt Obligations
- Presented by:
- Texas Comptroller
- Description:
- The Finance Department has been recognized with the Transparency Star in Debt Obligations from the Texas Comptroller. This award highlights the City’s commitment to making information about its debt clear and accessible to the public, including its debt portfolio, repayment schedules, and long-term obligations. By providing this information openly, the City helps residents understand how public funds are borrowed, managed, and repaid over time.
- Transparency Star - Open Government & Compliance
- Presented by:
- Texas Comptroller
- Description:
- The Finance Department has been recognized with the Transparency Star in Open Government & Compliance from the Texas Comptroller. This award recognizes the City’s efforts to provide residents with easy access to public records, financial information, and compliance-related documents. The recognition reflects the City’s commitment to open government, accountability, and ensuring the community can easily find and understand important public information.
- Transparency Star - Public Pensions
- Presented by:
- Texas Comptroller
- Description:
- The Finance Department has been recognized with the Transparency Star in Public Pensions from the Texas Comptroller. This award highlights the City’s commitment to transparently sharing information about employee retirement systems, including how they are funded and managed for the long term. Providing this information helps residents better understand how pension obligations are planned for and how the City works to ensure long-term financial stability.
Information Technology Services Department
- 2025 Government Experience Project Award
- Presented by:
- Center for Digital Government (CDG)
- Description:
- The City of Midland was honored as the only city in Texas to receive a 2025 Government Experience Project Award, recognized alongside some of the largest cities in the nation. This award highlights our council dashboard as a transformative project that promotes progress.
- ESIG Enterprise Systems Award - Distinguished System (Runner-Up)
- Presented by:
- Geospatial Professional Network
- Description:
- The City of Midland’s Council Dashboard is a transformative enterprise GIS solution designed to empower city leadership with near real-time operational insights. Developed through a collaboration between the GIS Division, the Software Applications team, and the City Manager’s Office, the dashboard serves as a centralized decision-support tool for elected officials, department heads, and executive staff.
General Services Department
Purchasing Division
- 2025 NPI Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award
- Presented by:
- National Procurement Institute
- Description:
- This prestigious recognition honors your organization’s dedication to procurement excellence and reflects your commitment to innovation, professionalism, e-procurement, productivity, and leadership. Your achievement demonstrates the highest standards in public and non-profit procurement practices.
Garage Division
- 2025 - 100 Best Public Fleets Honorable Mentions
- Presented by:
- NAFA Fleet Management Association
- Description:
- The 100 Best Fleets in the Americas program recognizes peak-performing public and commercial fleet operations, as well as the top Fleet Technician and Fleet Professional of the year.
- 2025 - Fleet Professional of the Year Nominee
- Presented by:
- NAFA Fleet Management Association
- Description:
- Eloy Salinas, Fleet Superintendent, was recognized and nominated for Fleet Professional of the Year.
Finance Department
Budget Division
- 2024 - Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
- Presented by:
- Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
- Description:
- The City of Midland's Budget Book for FY2025 received the Distinguished Budget Award from GFOA, indicating the budget document is transparent and built upon best practices.
Accounting Division
- 2024 - Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
- Presented by:
- Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
- Description:
- The City submitted its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) to GFOA, who highlighted Midland for its excellence in financial reporting using best practices to meet the reporting criteria.
Information Technology Services Department
- 2024 - Civic Experience Awards – Silver
- Presented by:
- CivicPlus
- Description:
- In 2023, the City of Midland took significant steps to modernize its website, focusing on improving usability and accessibility for its residents. To achieve this, Midland hired its first UX Designer, implemented a CivicPlus® Municipal Website, launched SeeClickFix 311 CRM, and introduced the AI chatbot Jacky, streamlining services and making it easier for residents to access information and report issues online.
Engineering Department & Strategic Partnerships Office
- STAR Award- Smart Transportation and Advanced Roadways
- Presented by:
- Texas Department of Transportation
- Description:
- At the Texas Innovation Alliance Conference, TXDOT awards the team that demonstrates the most innovative project out of multiple teams an award for Innovation.
- Silver Award for Transportation Planning
- Presented by:
- American Planning Association- Texas Chapter
- Description:
- The City of Midland, Kimley-Horn & the Vision Zero Task Force (Led my Michele Hagemann), were recognized with the Silver Award for Transportation Planning for the City of Midland Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP).
General Services Department
Purchasing Division
- 2024 NPI Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award
- Presented by:
- National Procurement Institute
- Description:
- This prestigious recognition honors your organization’s dedication to procurement excellence and reflects your commitment to innovation, professionalism, e-procurement, productivity, and leadership. Your achievement demonstrates the highest standards in public and non-profit procurement practices.
Midland Fire Department
- Firefighter of the Year
- Presented by:
- Midland Fire Department
- Description:
- Engineer Dillon Whittaker's leadership sets an example for all of his peers and newer firefighters to follow and he always does more than expected.
- Paramedic of the Year
- Presented by:
- Midland Fire Department
- Description:
- Firefighter/Paramedic Connor Brinson sets a great example for younger/newer paramedics and EMTs and goes out of his way to meet all of their training needs, while always providing compassionate care to his patients.
- Officer of the Year
- Presented by:
- Midland Fire Department
- Description:
- Captain Victor Macias sets a great example of leadership for everyone around him and leads from the front.
- Award of Appreciation
- Presented by:
- Midland Fire Department
- Description:
- Kathryn Lagus, APRN, FNP-C, MSN Mid-level provider that works with our Community Health Paramedic program; Was recognized for her compassionate care for the patients she serves and her willingness to help. Goes above and beyond by taking calls outside of working hours to make sure her patients are taken care of.
- Award of Excellence
- Presented by:
- Midland Fire Department
- Description:
- Captain Justin Graham, was recognized for his effort of leading the fire department through the process of resolving our retirement issues.
- A-shift Rookie of the Year
- Presented by:
- Midland Fire Department
- Description:
- A-shift firefighter Joshua Mehdinia, was recognized for his performance excellence during his time as a rookie (first 2 years) that set him apart from his peers.
- B-shift Rookie of the Year
- Presented by:
- Midland Fire Department
- Description:
- B-shift firefighter Hunter Grossmann, was recognized for his performance excellence during his time as a rookie (first 2 years) that set him apart from his peers.
- C-shift Firefighter of the Year
- Presented by:
- Midland Fire Department
- Description:
- C-shift firefighter Bryant Kleman, was recognized for his performance excellence during his time as a rookie (first 2 years) that set him apart from his peers.
Human Relations and Development
Risk Management
- Chapter Service Award
- Presented by:
- Texas Chapter Public Risk Management Association
- Description:
- Jamee Higgins received an honorable mention from PRIMA, which each year recognizes members of state chapters for their hard work, commitment, and service. These exemplary members are honored at PRIMA’s Annual Conference.
Human Relations and Development
Risk Management
- Committee of the Year Award
- Presented by:
- Texas Chapter Public Risk Management Association
- Description:
- The award was created for Texas PRIMA Education Committee led by Jamee Higgins as Education Committee Chair on the Texas PRIMA Board of Directors, for outstanding service beyond what any committee had previously displayed.
Human Relations and Development
Risk Management
- Rising Star Award
- Presented by:
- Texas Chapter Public Risk Management Association
- Description:
- This award was presented to Jamee Higgins, which recognizes an individual who has been in the field of risk management for two to seven years and has exemplified leadership potential, achievement in the field, and professional development.