• NEXGEN Enterprise Asset Management Award: The Public Works Department received an award for its full use of NEXGEN across divisions and developing the platform's first personalized 311 application.

• EPIC Award for Consultant Supported Video Production: The Public Works Department received the EPIC Award from the California Association of Public Information Officers (CAPIO) for its Livermore Asset Management Plan video.

• EPIC Award for Most Innovative Communications & 2022 Best in Show Award: The Public Works Department received two awards from the California Association of Public Information Officers (CAPIO) for its Livermore Asset Management Geocache route.

• All-American City: The City of Livermore was named a 2021 All-America City by the National Civic League on June 9, 2021. The theme of the competition was "Building Equitable and Resilient Communities." Livermore’s delegation competed against 19 other finalist cities from across the country and highlighted the city’s community-driven projects addressing youth mental health; the anti-vaping policy and education; equity, inclusion and social justice; and affordable housing and homelessness. Watch Livermore's presentation

2020

• National Procurement Institute's Achievement of Excellence in Procurement: The City's Purchasing section of the Finance Division earned this award for its innovation, professionalism, productivity, leadership, and e-procurement.
  
  
• Outstanding Sustainable Stormwater Program Award: The Living Arroyos and the Tri-Valley Adopt-a-Creek Spot programs were recognized for their efforts to protect and restore the Tri-Valley's creeks by the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA).

2019

• Governor's Historic Preservation Award: The Livermore Railroad Depot Relocation and Rehabilitation project earned the 2019 Governor's Historic Preservation Award, the only official preservation award presented by the State. The Depot project is recognized as a significant achievement in preserving the heritage of California.

• Best Small Cities in California: For the second year in a row, Livermore was ranked the 9th Best Small City in California by WalletHub.com, a personal finance website. A total of 105 California cities ranked among the top 50th percentile of small cities (population sizes between 25,000 and 100,000) in the U.S. Cities were rated on five key dimensions: Affordability, Economic Health, Education and Health, Quality of Life, and Safety.

• Award of Merit for Downtown Community Engagement: The Northern California Section of the American Planning Association selected the Downtown Livermore Facilitation Project for an Award of Merit in the category of Public Outreach. Placeworks, the City’s consultant for the Downtown Public Engagement Program, and City staff collaborated on the nomination. The City received the award at the Northern Section Awards Gala, which took place on June 7, 2019.

• Best Places to Raise a Family on the West Coast: Livermore was ranked the 7th Best City to Raise a Family on the West Coast by SmartAsset.com, a financial technology company that provides personal finance advice on the web.

2018

• Best Small Cities in California: Livermore was ranked the 9th Best Small City in California by WalletHub.com, a personal finance website. A total of 105 California cities ranked among the top 50th percentile of small cities (population sizes between 25,000 and 100,000) in the U.S. Cities were rated on five key dimensions: Affordability, Economic Health, Education and Health, Quality of Life, and Safety.

• National Association of Town Watch Recognition: The Livermore Police Department was recognized for its participation and activities in the 2018 National Night Out events. The City was ranked 23rd nationwide for cities of populations between 50,000 and 100,000.

• Tree City USA Designation: The Arbor Day Foundation recognized the City of Livermore as a Tree City community for its commitment to urban forestry for the 25th consecutive year.

• Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition: Fleet Services in the City's Public Works Department earned Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition from the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for employing at least 75% ASE certified professionals.

• Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting and Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting: The City's Finance Division received these awards, which are the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting.

• National Procurement Institute's Achievement of Excellence in Procurement: For the fourteenth time, the City's Purchasing section of the Finance Division earned this award for its innovation, professionalism, productivity, leadership, and e-procurement.

2017

• Sewer Collection System of the Year (State of California, Medium Sized Collection System): The City of Livermore was awarded second place statewide by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA). 

2016

• Sewer Collection System of the Year (Northern California, Medium Sized Collection System): The City of Livermore was awarded first place by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA).

2015 

• Voice of the People Award: The National Research Center in Boulder, CO awarded the City of Livermore with the 2015 Voice of the People Award for Transformation in Foundations of Livability.  This award recognizes communities that have seen a significant increase in favorable ratings in resident responses over repeated years via the National Citizen Survey™.  Livermore's 2014 survey results were extraordinarily positive.  According to NRC staff, Livermore's increase in thirty survey areas is considered exceptional and very rare.  Such results affirm Livermore's commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and listening to the community.  View the video.

• FEMA Award: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the City of Livermore to receive a Community Rating System of 9.  This rating allows holders of flood insurance policies issued by the National Flood Insurance Program in Livermore to receive a 5 percent discount on their food insurance.  FEMA presented the certificate to the City at the June 8, 2015 Livermore City Council meeting.

• Lighthouse Award for Excellence: The Business License section of the Finance Division received this award from the California Municipal Revenue and Tax Association in the Technology Enhancement category for its bank and electronic lockbox initiative.

2014

• Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) Award: The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the City of Livermore Finance Division the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014.  The CAFR is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting.

• Distinguished Budget Presentation Award: The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awarded the City of Livermore Finance Division with this award that signifies that Livermore's budget plan meets the "highest principles of governmental budgeting."

• Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (M.A.D.D.) Recognition: The Livermore Police Department received recognition for its impaired driving enforcement efforts.

• Partners in Education Award: The Livermore Public Library received this award from the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District for programs and efforts that "exemplify the District's core values, significantly impact student achievement, and positively influence the school and district climate and culture." 

• California Association of Local Economic Development Award: The Economic Development Division of the Community and Economic Development Department received an Award of Merit in the Promotion category for the marketing campaign, Livermore Getaway Sweepstakes, that aired on NBC-TV.