Awards and Recognitions

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With its combination of natural beauty, historical significance, enviable location, and commitment to excellence and service, the Town of Vienna is a one-of-a-kind place to visit and live. It’s also an award-winning community. Here’s a list of some of the recognitions received by the Town of Vienna.

Tree City USA award

Tree City USA (19th consecutive year)
Arbor Day Foundation
2020 

Certified Community Wildlife Habitat
National Wildlife Federation
2016, 2018, 2020

Voice of the People Award, Excellence in Recreation and Wellness
National Research Center, Polco, and ICMA
2019

Voice of the People Award, Excellence in Education and Enrichment
National Research Center, Polco, and ICMA
2019

Virginia’s Best Place to Live, #1
HomeSnacks
2019

#1 Safest City in Virginia
National Council for Home Safety and Security
2019

Certified Bee City USA
Xerces Society of Invertebrate Conservation
2019

Vienna Community Center award

Gold Level LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Vienna Community Center
US Green Building Council
2019

Top Six Neighborhoods in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia Magazine
February 2018

Certificate of Achievement in Excellence in Financial Reporting for FY19 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (33rd consecutive year)
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for FY2018-19 budget (25th consecutive year)
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada

One of top 50 places to start a small business, #42
LendEDU
2018

One of 10 best places to retire in Virginia, #7
SmartAsset
2018

Bicycle Friendly Community (bronze level)
League of American Bicyclists
2016

Environmental Excellence Award to Town’s Community Enhancement Commission (now Conservation and Sustainability Commission)
Fairfax County
2016

#3 Best Place to Live in the U.S.
Money Magazine, 2013