2004 Awards

Communications Department

Alliance for Community Media – Director’s Choice Award
Defense of PEG Access Television

CAPIO Excellence in Communications – Award of Excellence
Employee Newsletter

Department of Transportation

Award of Excellence
In the category of Marketing (Population Group 470,000 - 1,400,000), given by the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) to the City of San José Street Smarts Program.  This national awards competition - one of the most prestigious in the U.S. for public sector programs - was created to encourage city and county employees to produce top-notch marketing and communications programs for their citizens.  Nearly 700 award applications were submitted nationwide for the overall awards competition.

Best Workplaces for Commutersr
Recognizing the City's efforts to provide employees with commuter benefits that aid in improving traffic congestion and air quality. 
Presented by the Bay Area's Best Workplaces for Commuters Coalition

Pedestrian Project Award
The top award in the U.S. for Safety from the Institute for Transportation Engineers (ITE) and the Partnership for a Walkable America, with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to the City of San José Street Smarts Program.  

"Tranny" Award
The top transportation award in the state, in the area of community awareness, from the California Transportation Foundation for the City of San José Street Smarts Program.
The award was presented in Sacramento at a luncheon of over 500 transportation officials and legislators from throughout the state.  

Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services

International Festivals and Events Association – Holiday Parade
Best Sponsor Solicitation Video (Silver)
Best Full Length TV Program/NBC11 (Gold)
Best Hat (Gold)

CalFest – Holiday Parade
Parade Program (Gold)
Marketing Campaign (Gold)
Commemorative Poster (Silver)
Magazine Ad/The Wave (Silver)
Logo Design (Silver)
Map (Silver)