Recognitions
3
All-America City Finalist 2010 and 2013
In 2013, the Town of Miami Lakes was named anAll-America City finalist. The National Civic
League recognizes communities each year for outstanding civic accomplishments. To win,
each community must demonstrate innovation, inclusiveness, civic engagement, and cross
sector collaboration by describing successful efforts to address pressing local challenges.
All-America Cities have shown the ability to innovate in such areas as job creation,
neighborhood revitalization, crime reduction, improving education, and engaging youth.
Tree City USA Designation -
8th Consecutive Year
The Tree City USA designation is provided by The Arbor Day Foundation, in cooperation
with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service, to recognize
environmental improvement and encourage higher levels of tree care throughout America.
This award is designed not only to recognize achievement, but also to communicate new
ideas and help the leaders of all Tree City USAs plan for improving community tree care.
Growth Award -
6th Consecutive Year
The Tree City USAGrowthAward is given to communities that go beyond the four standards
of Tree City USA that demonstrate improvement and growth of local tree care.
Being a Tree City USAhelps present the kind of image that most citizens want to have for the
place they live or conduct business.
Playful City USA Designation -
7th Consecutive Year
Playful City USA is a national recognition program honoring cities and towns that make play
a priority and use innovative programs to get children active, playing, and healthy. Playful
City USA communities make a commitment to play and physical activity by developing
unique local action plans to increase the access to play in their community. In doing so, some
of the most innovative concepts and cost-effective programs are being developed in Playful
City USA communities.
100 Best Communities for Young People
In 2012, Miami Lakes was honored for its efforts to provide a healthy and safe environment
for youth that includes educational support programs. Miami Lakes is dedicated to providing
educational and leadership opportunities. The Educational Advisory Board provides
scholarships, SAT prep courses, and education programs to youth in the community.
The Town of Miami Lakes optimizes both residential and business taxpayer dollars and leverages resources through
federal, state, local and foundation grant funding. The following recognitions give the Town a competitive advantage
when applying for grant funding.
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