In the Demand Management Research Category:

• Best In Class for:   Landscape Irrigation Campaign
• Show of Excellence for:  High Efficiency Toilet Rebate Project
• Show of Excellence for:  Senior Retrofit Project

In the Demand Management Category:

• Best In Class for:   Standards Manual

In the Public Information Category:

• Meritorious for:   "Every Drop Counts" Poster Contest

 "We accept these recognitions on behalf of the residents of Miami-Dade County", stated Maribel Balbin, Sustainability Program Manager for Water Resources. "Our efforts are rewarded not only by these honors, but by the unprecedented water consumption reduction that has taken place as a result of this program. Our residents know that wasting water is "Use Less" and our children know that "Every-Drop-Counts". These recognitions are shared with Miami-Dade Government Information Center for their wit and creativity in communicating the conservation message and the FIU School of Engineering for their work in research and analysis in water resources".

"The residents of Miami-Dade County have demonstrated that they understand the importance of protecting our natural resources and have committed to using water efficiently", stated John W. Renfrow, Director of the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. He continued: "Their appreciation of our water resources and their willingness to participate with our Department's programs has set a very strong, positive example for all the people of Florida.