Below are just some of the Awards and Mentions that the City of Lewiston has recently received.

2009
	"Best Practices Award" - May, 2009 - From the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission to the Lewiston Fire Department for its participation in the International Association of Firefighters /International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFF/IAFC) Fire Service Joint Labor-Management Wellness Fitness Initiative.
	"2009 Build Maine Awards" - April 2009 - From the Association of General Contractors - Sargent Corp. won the award for their work on the City of Lewiston's Water St CSO Storage Facility Project. The award was presented at the AGC Annual Awards banquet at the Augusta Civic Center on April 15th. This same project was nominated and selected for an American Public Works Association Excellence Award (1st place) which will be presented to the City at the Annual APWA Highway Congress to be held in Skowhegan later this month. The City will also receive an APWA Excellence Award (3rd place) for the Old Greene Rd & No Name Pond Rd Street Rehabilitation project at the same time.
2008
	Preserve America Communities - July, 2008 - A comminunity designation made by First Lady Laura Bush, Honorary Chair of the Preserve America initiative. The Preserve America initiative encourages and supports community efforts to preserve and enjoy America's cultural and natural heritage. The goals of the initiative include a greater shared knowledge about the nation's past; strengthened regional identities and local pride; increased local participation in preserving the country's cultural and natural heritage assets; and support for the economic vitality of our communities. Locally, the work of such entities as the Historic Preservation Review Board, Franco-American Heritage Center, and Museum LA are certainly responsible for the positive "preservation" being accomplished.
	2008 Prevention Award - June, 2008 - Maine Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse & Maine Methamphetamine Prevention Project "2008 Prevention Award" Winner - Lewiston's Chief William Welch of the Lewiston Police Department has received a joint award with Chief Phil Crowell of the Auburn Police Department; Chief Dave Brooks of the Lisbon Police Department; Sheriff Guy Desjardins of the Androscoggin County Sheriffs Department; and Healthy Androscoggin. The award commends their departments' commitment to a collaborative approach to enforcing underage drinking laws, to include the development of the position of Alcohol Investigator for Androscoggin County. The law enforcement agencies mentioned have also adopted a Model Policy for Underage Drinking Enforcement to ensure a uniform approach to underage drinking across the county.
	Strategic Leadership & Governance Award from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) touting the municipality's cost-saving "Health Care Management System by Prevention."
	"Tree City USA" - 05/19/08 - The City of Lewiston received a Department of Conservation - Maine Forest Service Award for achieving "Tree City USA" status for the 5th year in a row at a ceremony in the Maine State Hall of Flags at the State Capitol in Augusta. The Tree City USA Program provides direction, assistance, attention, and national recognition for urban and community forestry programs in thousands of towns and cities that more than 120 million Americans call home.
	Heart Healthy Recognition Award - 05/13/08 - The City of Lewiston was notified by the Maine Cardiovascular Health Council that its "Health Care Management System by Prevention," a partnership between the City and Central Maine Medical Center, has been selected to receive a Heart Healthy Recognition Award in the Worksite Award Category with the award presentation to be made during the 11th Annual Governor's Cardiovascular Health Summit on June 4th. The City of Lewiston's employee health care management program was nominated by Dr. N. Burgess Record, Medical Director for Outreach & Prevention - Central Maine Heart & Vascular Institute, Lewiston.
	"Healthy Androscoggin Award" - 05/12/08 - The Lewiston Youth Advisory Council received a "Healthy Androscoggin Award" for their U Booze U Looze underage drinking awareness campaign and professional filming of SMASHED, a 22-minute film that has been approved for driver's education curriculum Statewide. The award was presented by Vicki Wiegman, Lewiston High School Substance Abuse Counselor, and the group was lauded by Attorney General Steven Rowe who was also in attendance.
	"Silver Award" - May 2008 - The City of Lewiston was once again awarded with a "Silver Award" from Healthy Maine Partnerships in regards to placing a high priority on promoting good health for their employees.
	"Community Impact" United Valley Red Cross Heroes Award - 04/24/08 - The Lewiston Youth Advisory Council, an offshoot of the City Council, was awarded a 2008 "Community Impact" United Valley Red Cross Heroes Award for their U Booze U Looze underage drinking awareness campaign and their 22-minute film SMASHED.
2007
	Pink Tulip Award - 06/26/2007 - Presented by Maine Cancer Foundation (MCF) to the City of Lewiston for it's success as a pilot site for the 2006-2007 Pink Tulip Project.
	2007 All-America City - 06/08/2007 - The National Civic League names Lewiston, Maine as a 2007 All-America City, noting that an All-America City is one that is "courageous, visionary, and committed to the future."
	Silver 2007 Healthy Androscoggin Workplace Award April, 2007- Healthy Androscoggin has announced that the City of Lewiston has been designated a "silver" 2007 Healthy Androscoggin Workplace Award winner. The Healthy Androscoggin Workplace Award recognizes businesses and organizations within Androscoggin County that have placed a high priority on promoting good health for their employees in the areas of tobacco, physical activity, and nutrition. Awards reflect the categories of health focused upon by an organization.
	C.A.L.E.A. Accreditation - 04/17/2007 - For the fourth time, the Lewiston Police Department has met the criteria of the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (C.A.L.E.A.) to remain a nationally accredited agency - still the only police department in Maine to earn the honor. The LPD is one of approximately 500 agencies throughout the nation to be nationally accredited.
	All America City Finalist - 04/17/2007 - National Civic League has informed the City of Lewiston that it has been selected as a "finalist" for a 2007 All-America City Award. Commended by the League for "a simply fantastic application," Lewiston hopes to be one of ten cities designated the AAC title in June.
	United States Conference of Mayors Dollar Wise "Best Practices" On January 2, 2007, the United States Conference of Mayors Dollar Wise campaign listed Lewiston, Maine, as a "Best Practice," for its leadership in the annual Earned Income Tax Credit advocacy campaign as part of the Lewiston-Auburn Tax Credit Awareness Coalition. Since the 2004 tax season, over $2 million in Federal/State returns have been received by area residents due to this initiative. Link showing the listing: http://www.dollarwiseonline.org/eitcbp.asp#lewiston
2006
	Outstanding Campaign Award from the United Way of Androscoggin County. Received on November 16, 2006, for the City of Lewiston's "Employee United Way Campaign". City employees raised $26,251 this year, topping both last year's giving and this year's goal!
	Named a Finalist: 2006 Award for Municipal Excellence by the National League of Cities (NLC) due to the successful initiatives of the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council (LYAC). Eight Winners to be announced at the National League of Cities' (NLC's) annual Congress of Cities and Exposition, December 5-9, 2006
	Strategic Leadership and Governance Excellence Award bestowed on the City of Lewiston by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) for the revitalization of its Southern Gateway, described as a "Strategic Municipal Image Campaign." (07/2006)
	Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States & Canada (GFOA) in regards to Lewiston's comprehensive FY 2005 annual financial report. (06/28/06)
06-03-06 08-15-06	2006 City Livability Award - Lewiston's leadership in the Earned Income Tax Credit awareness campaign - (06/03/2006)
	Public Works Excellence Award received a from the Maine Chapter of the American Public Works Association. The award recognized the Lewiston Public Works department's Utility Coordination Program regarding collaborative interaction with Northern Utilities Gas Company re: their Cast Iron Main Replacement Program. (06/01/06)
Issued by Maine Preservation	Maine Preservation Award was presented to the Marsden Hartley Cultural Center at the Lewiston Public Library. The award recognized the $3.5 million restoration of the Pilsbury Building at the corner of Pine and Lisbon Street. The award was given to the Center due to it 'exemplifying one of the best practices & principles of historic preservation in Maine.'" (05/12/06)
	Partnership with an Environmental Merit Award from the New England Office of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for contributions towards preserving & protecting natural resources.
	President's Award from the Androscoggin Valley Council of Government's (AVCOG) regarding the establishment of the Western Maine Environmental Depot. (04/2006)
03-06-06 04-13-06 06-14-06	2006 Applicant for All-America City Award - Lewiston is named a finalist for a 2006 All-America City Award - See Press Release of 04/13/2006 for details!
	Public Service Leadership Award - Presented to Jim Bennett - Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce (2006)
	Outstanding Service to Safety Award - The Safety and Health Council of Northern New England. (2006)
2005
	LYAC Placed as "Top 6 Finalist" for the National Harris Wofford Awards - Youth Service America (12/2005)
	Center for Economic Progress, the National Community Tax Coalition - Highlighting Lewiston's Leadership in the Earned Income Tax Credit awareness campaign. (11/2005)
	President's Award - Maine State Chamber of Commerce (w/ Auburn) (10/2005)
	The Department of Education's Maine Citizenship Education Task Force is using the Lewiston Youth Advisory Council as a model for youth civic engagement (10/2005)
	Smart Growth Award at GrowSmart's Maine Annual Conference on October 20, 2005.
	2005-06 Outstanding Campaign Award - United Way of Androscoggin County (09/2005)
	2005 Most Patriotic City - Paralyzed Veterans of America (09/2005)
	Champion of Economic Development - Maine Development Foundation (w/ Auburn & LAEGC) (09/2005)
	2005 Tree City USA - National Arbor Day Foundation (08/2005)
	Top 100 Best Places (L/A) to Do Business in America - Inc. Magazine (06/2005)
	United States Treasury/Internal Revenue Service Recognition Award - presented to the City for its leadership in the Earned Income Tax Credit awareness campaign (06/2005)
	Governor Baldacci's State of the State Address (2005) - Lewiston & Auburn highlighted for collaborative partnerships.