Awards & Recognition

The City of Lenexa’s commitment to excellence and public service is reflected in awards and recognition received throughout the years.

Ongoing Awards & Recognition

Lenexa Fire Department accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (2002, 2007, 2012, 2017, 2022)
Lenexa Fire Department received a Classification One Rating from the Insurance Services Office Public Protection (2014, 2018)
Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award (annually)
Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (annually)
AAA rating from Moody’s Investors Service (2014–present)
AAA rating from Standard and Poor’s (2014–present)
Municipal Services accredited by the American Public Works Association (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020)
Lenexa named a Tree City USA from the Arbor Day Foundation (annually)

Leading the Way Award by ETC Institute, which recognizes communities that perform in the top 10% of all U.S. cities regarding resident satisfaction.

Lenexa Rec Center recognized as the Best Community Center in the Shawnee Mission Post’s Best of Johnson County.

Mayor Mike Boehm honored with E.A. Mosher Excellence in Local Government Award by the League of Kansas Municipalities.
Community Development received the Civil Engineering Project of the Year for the Little Mill Creek Tunnel project from the American Society of Civil Engineers Kansas City Section.
Transportation Project of the Year for Small Cities for the Little Mill Creek Tunnel project from the Kansas City Chapter of the American Public Works Association.
Meagan McCarthy (Police Department) received the Everyday Hero Award from the Mid-America Regional Council.
Kristin Boyes, Tonya Hagedorn & Tyler Thomas (Police Department) awarded the Outstanding Team Performance in a Critical Issue award from the Mid-America Regional Council.

Lenexa City Center received the inaugural Great Places in Kansas Award from the Kansas Chapter of the American Planning Association.
Lenexa Police Department received Gold Certification in Crisis Intervention Training and Best Practices from CIT International.
Chief Financial Officer Doug Robinson earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Kansas Government Finance Officers Association.
Payton Prock (Police Department) received the Officer of the Year Award from the Metropolitan Police Chiefs and Sheriff Association.
Lenexa Parks & Recreation received the Outstanding New or Innovative Sports Program Award for the Swingin’ For a Scholarship Pickleball Tournament from the Kansas Recreation and Park Association.
PC Magazine named Lenexa one of the Best Work-From-Home Cities in America.

Leading the Way Award by ETC Institute, which recognizes communities that perform in the top 10% of all U.S. cities regarding resident satisfaction.
Platinum Award for the City Employee Wellness Program from Healthy KC

Dustin Moore and Andrew Freisner (Fire Department) received the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor from the White House.
Chief Financial Officer Doug Robinson received CFO of the Year Award from the Kansas City Business Journal.
Parks & Recreation’s swim lessons were named a Family Favorite Winner by KC Parent Magazine.
Assistant Chief Financial Officer Jill Grube received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Kansas Government Finance Officers Association.

Lenexa civic campus received the AGC of Kansas Award of Excellence from the Association of General Contractors of Kansas; the Kansas City Capstone Award from the Kansas City Business Journal; and the Illumination Award of Merit from the Illuminating Engineering Society.
Project of the Year Award for the Clear Creek Regional Stormwater Facility from both the American Public Works Association and the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Blue Seal of Excellence from Automotive Service Excellence for the Fleet Building.
Inspire, Create, Innovate Community Award for the Civic Campus Grand Opening event, September to Remember, from the League of Kansas Municipalities.

Honoree for the Healthiest Employer Award from the Kansas City Business Journal.
Danny Chavez (Police) received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National PTA.
Alan Beyer (Police) was recognized by the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators for his exceptional work.

Fire Captain Josh Rauh named National VFW Firefighter Gold Medal Winner from the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Council member Andy Huckaba honored with E.A. Mosher Excellence in Local Government Award by the League of Kansas Municipalities
Lenexa Communications Department received an AMP Gold Award of Excellence in Best Campaign Use of Social Media from the Social Media Club of Kansas City.
Black Hoof Park named Favorite Park by Kansas City Magazine.

Dawn Layman received the Women Law Enforcement Executive of the Year Award from the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives.
Municipal Services received an Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award from the American Public Works Association.
Top 10 Court Website Award from the National Association for Court Management.
First Place Savvy Award in both Graphic Design and Printed Publications for the 2014 Year in Review.

Project of the Year Award from American Society of Civil Engineers for the Little Mill Creek Stream Restoration.
Excellence in Operations Program Award for the native plant propagation program from the Kansas City Chapter of the American Public Works Association.
President’s Award from the City-County Communications & Marketing Association, highest annual award.
Infrastructure Under $25 million Honor Award from Design-Build Institute of America for the 79^th Street Reconstruction Project.