City Honors & Awards

Modesto. The name of our city is derived from the Spanish word, "Modest," but as you can see, we have a lot to brag about! Here, we chronicle our awards and recognition. Find out all the ways Modesto is a terrific place to live, work and play.

Featured Articles

  1. Modesto Rates 8 out of 150 Best Cities for Summer Jobs (PDF)
  2. Modesto doughnut shop ranks among top 15 in nation (PDF)
  3. 7 Tulip Farms To Visit In America (PDF)
  4. 2016 National Night Out Award Winner
  5. 2016 Digital Cities_ Winners Focus on Transparency, Security, Infrastructure
  6. Modesto, California A Model for a Bicycle-Friendly City- Streetsblog California (PDF)
  7. 9 Companies as Cool as Google - Hiring Now! - Glassdoor Blog (PDF)
  8. 22 Things You Need To Know About Modesto Before You Move There - Movoto (PDF)
  9. Most Fun Cities in California, As Ranked in New Report - Los Alamitos, CA Patch (PDF)

Recent Awards

  1. City of Modesto- Storm Information

    Storm and Flood Information

    Get familiar with the resources and phone numbers in our area. Read on...
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    City of Modesto Celebrates Women's History Month

    The Modesto City Council hereby proclaims the month of March 2023 as Women’s History Month in the City of Modesto and urges all our residents to celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and... Read on...
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    City Manager's Monthly Update

    City Manager's monthly update to council & our community now available! This report includes information about grant applications and awards, financial reports, and updates to major capital projects. January 2023 Report
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    Homeowner Repair Assistance Program Expansion

    The City of Modesto is pleased to announce an expansion of its Homeowner Repair Assistance Program. Eligible residents may apply for low-interest loans and grants to make health, safety and beautification repairs to a home's exterior. Read on...