AWARDS
2007 BEST OVERALL PROGRAM
Phoenix Sister Cities was the recipient of the award for Best Overall Program in the United States for cities with populations of 500,000 and over. This award, the most prestigious given by Sister Cities International, recognized Phoenix Sister Cities for innovative exchanges with projects like the Bellini Opera Engagement and the enhanced Youth Ambassador Exchange Program as well as outstanding events like WorldFEST featuring all ten sister cities. It also recognizes excellent local program governance and the participation of numerous volunteers in the promotion of international cooperation and friendship. This represents the 7th time in the past 18 years that Phoenix Sister Cities has received the top award.
2007 DISABILITY ADVOCACY AWARD
Phoenix Sister Cities was the recipient of the 2007 award for Disability Advocacy. This award was the result of two major projects in calendar year 2007: the 2nd Annual International Competition for Artists with Disabilities; and, a workshop on brain trauma given in Hermosillo, Mexico to a total of over 80 therapists. The award also is a product of an adaptive toy distribution targeted to disabled children in Hermosillo. The Disabilities Awareness Committee of Phoenix Sister Cities has now been recognized 7 times in the past 10 years with this well deserved award.
2006 50th Anniversary Award
The Phoenix Sister Cities Commission was a recipient of the Sister Cities International 50th Anniversary Award at the July 2006 conference of Sister Cities International in Washington, DC. The award recognized sister city programs that demonstrated long-term commitment and sustainability of their sister city programs. Community submissions were evaluated on the number and quality of exchange programs that emphasized the role of volunteers as leaders in public diplomacy; comprehensive participation from the community in exchanges and events diverse in scope; and the consistent involvement of local government in the sister city program
2005 Best Overall Program
At the Sister Cities International conference, Phoenix Sister Cities received the Best Overall Program Award in the category of U.S. cities with more than 500,000 people. This award is in recognition of an outstanding sister city for its effective program administration, variety of exchanges offered and overall efforts to improve international cooperation and understanding.
2005 Innovation Award for Sustainable Development
At the Sister Cities International conference, Phoenix Sister Cities received the Innovation Award for Sustainable Development in the field of municipal cooperation. This award is in recognition of Phoenix Sister Cities participation with other cities in sharing information and cooperating on issues of mutual concern. Phoenix Sister Cities has continued to cooperate with the Phoenix Police and Fire Department by hosting a delegation from Chengdu, China. This delegation was treated to an in-depth look at the local fire departments as well as public safety program.
2005 The National Organization on Disability Award
At the Sister Cities International conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the National Organization on Disability award. This award is in recognition of PSCC's innovative projects and Disabilities Awareness Committee that provides people with disabilities an opportunity to participate in international cooperation and sister cities activities.
2004 Best Overall Program
At the 49th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Best Overall Program Award in the category of U.S. cities with more that 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of an outstanding sister city for its effective program administration, variety of exchanges offered and overall efforts to improve international cooperation and understanding.
2004 Innovation Award for Sustainable Development
At the 49th annual Sister Cities International conference, the Phoenix Sister Cites Commission received the Innovation Award for Sustainable Development in the field of municipal cooperation. This award is in recognition of PSCC's participation with other cities in sharing information and cooperating on issues of mutual concern. PSCC recently cooperated with the Phoenix Police and Fire Department in presenting a 5-member delegation from Chengdu, China to various public safety departments and facilities throughout Phoenix.
2004 The National Organization on Disability Award
At the 49th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the National Organization on Disability award. This award is in recognition of PSCC's innovative projects and Disabilities Awareness Committee that provides people with disabilities an opportunity to participate in international cooperation and sister cities activities.
2003 Innovation Award for Education
At the 48th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Innovation Award for Education in the category of U.S. cities with more than 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of achievements in the Youth Ambassador Exchange Program, International Young Artist Competition, Global Connections World Technology Conference, Short-Term Teacher Exchange and the Long-Term Teach Abroad.
2002 Innovation Award for Economic Development
At the 47th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Innovation Award for Economic Development in the category of U.S. cities with more than 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of achievements in creating unique opportunities for Phoenix Citizens to connect as business leaders, educators, public officials, private citizens and students with outstanding, like-minded citizens of our Sister Cities throughout the world.
2002 Innovation Award for Sport Exchanges
At the 47th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Innovation Award for Sport Exchanges in the category of U.S. cities with more than 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of achievements in our first-ever participation in the Taipei Dragon Boat Festival in Taipei, Taiwan.
2001 Best Overall Program
At the 46th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Best Overall Program Award in the category of U.S. cities with more than 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of an outstanding sister city for its effective program administration, variety of exchanges offered and overall efforts to improve international cooperation and understanding.
2001 The National Organization on Disability Award
The Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the National Organization on Disability award for the second year running. This award is in recognition of PSCC’s innovative projects and Disabilities Ad Hoc Committee that provides people with disabilities an opportunity to participate in international cooperation and sister cities activities.
2001 Innovation Award for Economic Development
At the 46th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Innovation Award for Economic Development in the category of U.S. cities with more than 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of achievements in creating unique opportunities for Phoenix Citizens to connect as business leaders, educators, public officials, private citizens and students with outstanding, like-minded citizens of our Sister Cities throughout the world.
2000 The National Organization on Disability Award
The Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the National Organization on Disability award for the second year running. This award is in recognition of PSCC’s innovative projects and Disabilities Ad Hoc Committee that provides people with disabilities an opportunity to participate in international cooperation and sister cities activities.
2000 Innovation Award for Economic Development
At the 45th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Innovation Award for Economic Development in the category of U.S. cities with more than 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of achievements in creating unique opportunities for Phoenix Citizens to connect as business leaders, educators, public officials, private citizens and students with outstanding, like-minded citizens of our Sister Cities throughout the world.
1999 Best Overall Program
At the 44th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Best Overall Program Award in the category of U.S. cities with more than 30,000 people. This award is in recognition of an outstanding sister city for its effective program administration, variety of exchanges offered and overall efforts to improve international cooperation and understanding.
1999 The National Organization on Disability Award
The Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received The National Organization on Disability award for the second year running. This award is in recognition of PSCC’s innovative projects and Disabilities Ad Hoc Committee that provides people with disabilities an opportunity to participate in international cooperation and sister cities activities.
1998 The National Organization on Disability Award
The Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received The National Organization on Disability award. This award is in recognition of PSCC’s innovative projects and Disabilities Ad Hoc Committee that provides people with disabilities an opportunity to participate in international cooperation and sister cities activities.
1997 Best Overall Program for Youth and Education
The Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received a Best Overall Award in the category of “Best Youth Program” from Sister Cities International for involving youth in organizational activities with all sister cities, specifically the Youth Ambassador Exchange Program, the Chengdu Educational Exchange Programs and Girls Day.
1996 Special Achievement for Education
Sister Cities International presented this award for excellence in Education. Through the efforts of the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission and several innovative teachers at South Mountain High School, students at the inner-city school were able to explore the world around them through the Internet, participate in PSCC/Chengdu Committee events and host students from China. This project was funded from the proceeds of Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates’ book, The Road Ahead.
1996 Best Overall Program
For the third time, Sister Cities International recognizes Phoenix and their affiliates for the continuance of an exceptional program that demonstrates, at all levels, continuing activity, citizen involvement, and imagination in a wide range of exchange projects.
1995 Special Achievement Award for Trade & Tourism Development
Sister Cities International recognizes U.S. cities that have developed unique exchange projects that contribute to the growth and expansion of a local sister cities program. PSCC, in cooperation with the Maricopa Community District Colleges, the Chengdu Municipal Foreign Affairs Office, the City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Office, and the Phoenix corporate community, received this award for the establishment of the Chengdu Training Program.
1995 Phoenix Education Partnership Honor Roll
The Phoenix Excellence in Education Commission placed PSCC on the Phoenix Education Partnership Honor Roll in recognition of the Youth Ambassador Exchange Program’s outstanding effort and involvement in education partnerships.
1994 Best Overall Program
This award represents Sister Cities International’s recognition of U.S. cities and their affiliates that have demonstrated, at all levels, continuing activity, citizen involvement, and imagination in a wide range of exchange projects.
1993 Special Achievement for Cultural Exchange
Sister Cities International presented this award in recognition of Phoenix’s contribution to international understanding through cultural exchanges with Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico and the increase in value of its exchange activities resulting from Viva Hermosillo Days held in Phoenix in 1992.
1991 Special Achievement for Cultural Awareness
Phoenix received this Sister Cities International award for cultural awareness in recognition of coordinating the 100 member Taipei City Symphony’s U.S. debut and participation in Chinese Week 1990.
1989 Best Single Project
Sister Cities International recognizes U.S. cities for the development and implementation of a significant project that shows imagination for the furtherance of the local program and the community. Phoenix was presented this award for Japan Week 1989.
2007 BEST OVERALL PROGRAM
Phoenix Sister Cities was the recipient of the award for Best Overall Program in the United States for cities with populations of 500,000 and over. This award, the most prestigious given by Sister Cities International, recognized Phoenix Sister Cities for innovative exchanges with projects like the Bellini Opera Engagement and the enhanced Youth Ambassador Exchange Program as well as outstanding events like WorldFEST featuring all ten sister cities. It also recognizes excellent local program governance and the participation of numerous volunteers in the promotion of international cooperation and friendship. This represents the 7th time in the past 18 years that Phoenix Sister Cities has received the top award.
2007 DISABILITY ADVOCACY AWARD
Phoenix Sister Cities was the recipient of the 2007 award for Disability Advocacy. This award was the result of two major projects in calendar year 2007: the 2nd Annual International Competition for Artists with Disabilities; and, a workshop on brain trauma given in Hermosillo, Mexico to a total of over 80 therapists. The award also is a product of an adaptive toy distribution targeted to disabled children in Hermosillo. The Disabilities Awareness Committee of Phoenix Sister Cities has now been recognized 7 times in the past 10 years with this well deserved award.
2006 50th Anniversary Award
The Phoenix Sister Cities Commission was a recipient of the Sister Cities International 50th Anniversary Award at the July 2006 conference of Sister Cities International in Washington, DC. The award recognized sister city programs that demonstrated long-term commitment and sustainability of their sister city programs. Community submissions were evaluated on the number and quality of exchange programs that emphasized the role of volunteers as leaders in public diplomacy; comprehensive participation from the community in exchanges and events diverse in scope; and the consistent involvement of local government in the sister city program
2005 Best Overall Program
At the Sister Cities International conference, Phoenix Sister Cities received the Best Overall Program Award in the category of U.S. cities with more than 500,000 people. This award is in recognition of an outstanding sister city for its effective program administration, variety of exchanges offered and overall efforts to improve international cooperation and understanding.
2005 Innovation Award for Sustainable Development
At the Sister Cities International conference, Phoenix Sister Cities received the Innovation Award for Sustainable Development in the field of municipal cooperation. This award is in recognition of Phoenix Sister Cities participation with other cities in sharing information and cooperating on issues of mutual concern. Phoenix Sister Cities has continued to cooperate with the Phoenix Police and Fire Department by hosting a delegation from Chengdu, China. This delegation was treated to an in-depth look at the local fire departments as well as public safety program.
2005 The National Organization on Disability Award
At the Sister Cities International conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the National Organization on Disability award. This award is in recognition of PSCC's innovative projects and Disabilities Awareness Committee that provides people with disabilities an opportunity to participate in international cooperation and sister cities activities.
2004 Best Overall Program
At the 49th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Best Overall Program Award in the category of U.S. cities with more that 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of an outstanding sister city for its effective program administration, variety of exchanges offered and overall efforts to improve international cooperation and understanding.
2004 Innovation Award for Sustainable Development
At the 49th annual Sister Cities International conference, the Phoenix Sister Cites Commission received the Innovation Award for Sustainable Development in the field of municipal cooperation. This award is in recognition of PSCC's participation with other cities in sharing information and cooperating on issues of mutual concern. PSCC recently cooperated with the Phoenix Police and Fire Department in presenting a 5-member delegation from Chengdu, China to various public safety departments and facilities throughout Phoenix.
2004 The National Organization on Disability Award
At the 49th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the National Organization on Disability award. This award is in recognition of PSCC's innovative projects and Disabilities Awareness Committee that provides people with disabilities an opportunity to participate in international cooperation and sister cities activities.
2003 Innovation Award for Education
At the 48th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Innovation Award for Education in the category of U.S. cities with more than 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of achievements in the Youth Ambassador Exchange Program, International Young Artist Competition, Global Connections World Technology Conference, Short-Term Teacher Exchange and the Long-Term Teach Abroad.
2002 Innovation Award for Economic Development
At the 47th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Innovation Award for Economic Development in the category of U.S. cities with more than 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of achievements in creating unique opportunities for Phoenix Citizens to connect as business leaders, educators, public officials, private citizens and students with outstanding, like-minded citizens of our Sister Cities throughout the world.
2002 Innovation Award for Sport Exchanges
At the 47th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Innovation Award for Sport Exchanges in the category of U.S. cities with more than 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of achievements in our first-ever participation in the Taipei Dragon Boat Festival in Taipei, Taiwan.
2001 Best Overall Program
At the 46th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Best Overall Program Award in the category of U.S. cities with more than 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of an outstanding sister city for its effective program administration, variety of exchanges offered and overall efforts to improve international cooperation and understanding.
2001 The National Organization on Disability Award
The Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the National Organization on Disability award for the second year running. This award is in recognition of PSCC’s innovative projects and Disabilities Ad Hoc Committee that provides people with disabilities an opportunity to participate in international cooperation and sister cities activities.
2001 Innovation Award for Economic Development
At the 46th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Innovation Award for Economic Development in the category of U.S. cities with more than 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of achievements in creating unique opportunities for Phoenix Citizens to connect as business leaders, educators, public officials, private citizens and students with outstanding, like-minded citizens of our Sister Cities throughout the world.
2000 The National Organization on Disability Award
The Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the National Organization on Disability award for the second year running. This award is in recognition of PSCC’s innovative projects and Disabilities Ad Hoc Committee that provides people with disabilities an opportunity to participate in international cooperation and sister cities activities.
2000 Innovation Award for Economic Development
At the 45th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Innovation Award for Economic Development in the category of U.S. cities with more than 300,000 people. This award is in recognition of achievements in creating unique opportunities for Phoenix Citizens to connect as business leaders, educators, public officials, private citizens and students with outstanding, like-minded citizens of our Sister Cities throughout the world.
1999 Best Overall Program
At the 44th annual Sister Cities International Conference, the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received the Best Overall Program Award in the category of U.S. cities with more than 30,000 people. This award is in recognition of an outstanding sister city for its effective program administration, variety of exchanges offered and overall efforts to improve international cooperation and understanding.
1999 The National Organization on Disability Award
The Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received The National Organization on Disability award for the second year running. This award is in recognition of PSCC’s innovative projects and Disabilities Ad Hoc Committee that provides people with disabilities an opportunity to participate in international cooperation and sister cities activities.
1998 The National Organization on Disability Award
The Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received The National Organization on Disability award. This award is in recognition of PSCC’s innovative projects and Disabilities Ad Hoc Committee that provides people with disabilities an opportunity to participate in international cooperation and sister cities activities.
1997 Best Overall Program for Youth and Education
The Phoenix Sister Cities Commission received a Best Overall Award in the category of “Best Youth Program” from Sister Cities International for involving youth in organizational activities with all sister cities, specifically the Youth Ambassador Exchange Program, the Chengdu Educational Exchange Programs and Girls Day.
1996 Special Achievement for Education
Sister Cities International presented this award for excellence in Education. Through the efforts of the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission and several innovative teachers at South Mountain High School, students at the inner-city school were able to explore the world around them through the Internet, participate in PSCC/Chengdu Committee events and host students from China. This project was funded from the proceeds of Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates’ book, The Road Ahead.
1996 Best Overall Program
For the third time, Sister Cities International recognizes Phoenix and their affiliates for the continuance of an exceptional program that demonstrates, at all levels, continuing activity, citizen involvement, and imagination in a wide range of exchange projects.
1995 Special Achievement Award for Trade & Tourism Development
Sister Cities International recognizes U.S. cities that have developed unique exchange projects that contribute to the growth and expansion of a local sister cities program. PSCC, in cooperation with the Maricopa Community District Colleges, the Chengdu Municipal Foreign Affairs Office, the City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Office, and the Phoenix corporate community, received this award for the establishment of the Chengdu Training Program.
1995 Phoenix Education Partnership Honor Roll
The Phoenix Excellence in Education Commission placed PSCC on the Phoenix Education Partnership Honor Roll in recognition of the Youth Ambassador Exchange Program’s outstanding effort and involvement in education partnerships.
1994 Best Overall Program
This award represents Sister Cities International’s recognition of U.S. cities and their affiliates that have demonstrated, at all levels, continuing activity, citizen involvement, and imagination in a wide range of exchange projects.
1993 Special Achievement for Cultural Exchange
Sister Cities International presented this award in recognition of Phoenix’s contribution to international understanding through cultural exchanges with Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico and the increase in value of its exchange activities resulting from Viva Hermosillo Days held in Phoenix in 1992.
1991 Special Achievement for Cultural Awareness
Phoenix received this Sister Cities International award for cultural awareness in recognition of coordinating the 100 member Taipei City Symphony’s U.S. debut and participation in Chinese Week 1990.
1989 Best Single Project
Sister Cities International recognizes U.S. cities for the development and implementation of a significant project that shows imagination for the furtherance of the local program and the community. Phoenix was presented this award for Japan Week 1989.
