Awards

AWARDS

Palm Desert Sister Cities have received several international awards through Sister Cities International.

2003 – Innovation Award for Arts & Culture (with Gisborne, New Zealand)

2005 – Humanitarian Assistance: Population Less than 100,000 (with Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo)

2005, 2006 – “Best Practices” Honoree

2006 – 50th Anniversary Award

Washington, D.C. – Sister Cities International honored fourteen communities for their outstanding sister city programs during its 50th Anniversary Conference in Washington D.C., during the summer of 2006. Top honors recognized programs throughout the U.S.

The diversity of programs recognized through the awards competition is indicative of the sister city movement, said organizers. “Our programs would be non-existent without the commitment of volunteers working diligently with local government and fostering ties between local and partner communities,” said Tim Honey, executive director of Sister Cities International. “Innovation and adaptation are the hallmarks of our network, and we are delighted to recognize these outstanding member communities for their achievements in citizen diplomacy.”

Sister Cities International 50th Anniversary “Circle of Distinguished Volunteers”

Awarded to community volunteers for their outstanding commitment and contribution to the sister city partnership and to citizen diplomacy: Mrs. Donna-Jean Darby; Mrs. Rosemary Ortega and; Mr. Ignacio Otero.

SCI 50th Anniversary “Local Government Leadership Circle”

Awarded to local government leaders for their outstanding commitment and contribution to the sister city partnership and to citizen diplomacy: Mr. Buford Crites and Mrs. Donna Gomez.