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Learn MoreAwards & Recognitions
Gilbert, Arizona is a thriving community with a long list of awards and accolades.
We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.
Recent Awards & Recognitions
National Rankings
- #1 City for Economic Growth, 250K - 500K Population (CoworkingCafe, 2024)
- #1 Best City for Early Retirement (SmartAsset, 2022)
- #2 Safest Place Among 100 Largest Cities (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, 2022)
- #2 Fastest-Rising City in the United States (FinanceBuzz, 2023)
- #2 Best City for Renters (Forbes Advisor, 2023)
- #2 America's Best Cities to Start a Side Hustle (LLC.org, 2023)
- #2 Safest City for Trick-or-Treating (Chamber of Commerce, 2023)
- #3 Cities Whose Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back Most (WalletHub, 2022)
- #4 Safest City in America (WalletHub, 2023)
- #5 Best Best Hidden Gem Cities for Snowbirds (Architectural Digest, 2023)
- #5 Best Places to Go for Thanksgiving (WalletHub, 2022)
- #6 Best Place to Raise a Family (WalletHub, 2024)
- #6 Best City to Raise a Family in the West (Dwellics, 2022)
- #6 Best City for Renters (Forbes, 2022)
- #7 Best City for Women (WalletHub, 2023)
- #7 Best City for First-Time Home Buyers (WalletHub, 2023)
- #7 Best Big City for Retirees in America (Stacker, 2023)
- #7 Best Place to Buy a House (WalletHub, 2022)
- #7 Safest City in America (WalletHub, 2022)
- #8 Best Place for Veterans (WalletHub, 2023)
- #8 Best Place to Rent in America (WalletHub, 2022)
- #9 Best Place to Raise a Family (WalletHub, 2023)
- #10 Best Place for Halloween (WalletHub, 2023)
- #10 Best City for Newlyweds (StorageCafe, 2023)
- #10 Best Place to Buy a House (WalletHub, 2023)
- #12 Best Big City to Live in America (Stacker, 2023)
- #13 Most Caring City in America (WalletHub, 2023)
- #13 Best Place to Raise a Family (WalletHub, 2022)
- #17 Best City for Pet Owners (Forbes, 2023)
- #19 Best City for Small Business (CoworkingCafe, 2024)
- Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America (Healthiest Employers, 2023)
- Top 100 Places to Live in the U.S. (Livability, 2024)
Arizona Rankings
- #1 Place to Live in Arizona (Ranking Arizona, 2022)
- #1 Median Household Income in Arizona (SmartAsset, 2023)
- #3 Arizona's Healthiest Midsize Employer (Phoenix Business Journal, 2023)
- #4 Arizona's Healthiest Midsize Employer (Phoenix Business Journal, 2022)
- #5 Best City to Live in Arizona (Strategistico, 2022)
Awards & Recognitions
- Gilbert Fire & Rescue is Autism Certified (International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, 2023)
- Gilbert Police is Autism Certified (International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, 2022)
- Gilbert Parks and Recreation is Autism Certified (International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, 2022)
- Cactus Yards Named Outstanding Park of the Year (USSSA, 2023)
- Cactus Yards Named Outstanding Park of the Year (USSSA, 2022)
- Crossroads Park Awarded Fields of Excellence Winner (Pioneer Athletics, 2022)
- Smart Cities North America Awards Finalist (IDC, 2022)
- Engineer of the Year, Jeanne Jensen (Arizona Water Association, 2022)
- George Warren Fuller Award, Jeanne Jensen (American Water Works Association, 2022)
- Award of Excellence, Larry Taylor (Arizona Building Officials, 2022)
- Building Inspector of the Year, Andy Shrum (Arizona Building Officials, 2022)
- Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers, Sarah Rogowski (Arizona Water Association, 2022)
- Gilbert Police ALEAP Accreditation (Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, 2022)
- Gilbert Heritage District Guidelines Wins Downtown Achievement Pinnacle Award (International Downtown Association, 2022)
- Gilbert Heritage District Guidelines Wins Arizona Planning Award for Ordinance/Regulation/Legislation/Adopted Policy (American Planning Association, 2022)
Past Achievements