City Awards
2009
ICMA Center for Performance Measurement "Certificate of Excellence"
The City of Olathe has been presented the highest honor given to a city government for its efforts in performance measurement and management with the 2009 ICMA CPM Certificate of Excellence. Olathe is 1 of only 14 cities across the country to receive this honor in 2009. Read More
ICMA "Community Partnership" Program Excellence Award
The City of Olathe has been presented the 2009 "Community Partnership" Program Excellence Award for cities over 50,000 in population. Olathe is receiving this award for its partnership with Kansas State University in the creation of the Kansas Innovation Campus near K-7 and College Blvd. Read More
Standard & Poor's upgrades Olathe's Water & Sewer bond rating to AA
The Standard and Poor's Rating Agency has upgraded the City of Olathe's Water & Sewer bond rating to AA, which is the third highest rating a bond is eligible to receive. Read More
Water Treatment Facilities receive Gold Peak Performance Award
The City of Olathe's two water treatment facilities have been presented Gold Peak Performance Awards by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for their performance in 2008. Read More
GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has presented the City of Olathe its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the third straight year, recognizing the high proficiency of the FY 2007 Olathe budget document. Read More
2008
2008 Money Magazine ranks Olathe as "America's 11th Best Place to Live"
The City of Olathe was ranked 11th by Money Magazine on their list of America's Best Places to Live over 50,000 in population, noting the city's growth and major employers. This follows Olathe's 2006 ranking of 13th Best Place to Live. Read More
Mayor Michael Copeland named 2007 Citizen of the Year by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce
Olathe Mayor Michael Copeland has been named the 2007 Citizen of the Year by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce. Read More
Kansas Water Environment Association's "Collection Systems Award"
Olathe's Wastewater Collection Program has been recognized by the Kansas Water Environment Association with their annual "Collection Systems Award." This is the sixth time in seven years the City of Olathe has received this award. Read More
Standard and Poor's upgrades Olathe's bond rating to AA+
The Standard and Poor's Rating Agency has upgraded the City of Olathe's bond rating to AA+, which is the second highest bond rating an organization can receive. Read More
"Pro Patria Award" presented to the City of Olathe
The City of Olathe has received the "Pro Patria Award" at the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) annual awards banquet. Read More
Erin Vader (Employee Development) receives "Outstanding Resource Investment Award"
The United Way of Greater Kansas City has recognized Erin Vader, Human Resources - Employee Development, with its first ever "Outstanding Resource Investment Award." Read More
Fire Department volunteer Vicki Gaughan receives "Movers and Shakers Award"
The Volunteer Center of Johnson County has recognized Olathe Fire Department volunteer Vicki Gaughan with a "Movers and Shakers Award." Read More
