Special District Leadership Foundation
District of Distinction Award – December 2016
“In recognition of Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency District’s commitment to good governance and to ethical and sound practices”
Special District Leadership Foundation
District of Transparency Certificate of Excellence
October 2013 – September 2015 & October 2015 – October 2017
“In recognition of the district’s completion of all transparency program requirements designed to promote transparency in their operations and governance to the public and other stakeholders”
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
2017 & 2016 & 2015 & 2014 & 2013 & 2012 & 2011
“A Certificate(s) of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting is presented by the GFOA of the United States and Canada to government units and public employee retirement systems whose comprehensive annual financial reports (CAFRs) achieve the highest standards in government accounting and financial reporting”
Association of California Water Agencies
Clair A. Hill Agency Award for Excellence – 2015
“The Clair A. Hill Water Agency Award for Excellence recognizes innovative programs…. Award recipients are selected for demonstrating creativity in addressing water industry issues, commitment to excellence, leadership in broad water-related issues, environmental sensitivity and fiscal responsibility”