Santa Maria

Santa Maria was named as an All-America City on June 20, 1998 – one of only 10 cities from across the nation to receive this coveted designation that year. This is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected community recognition programs.

Being an All-America City does not mean that we have a perfect city.

The All-America City Award, sponsored by the National Civic League, recognizes exemplary grassroots community problem-solving and is awarded to communities of all sizes that collaboratively tackle challenges and achieve results. The designation honors the way people care for their community and take responsibility for their future. It recognizes partnerships and progress, creativity and collaboration, perseverance and pride.

The City’s application for this award focused on the diverse of our community, the many needs of our children, and the positive effects local programs such as the Santa Maria-Bonita School District’s Healthy Start Program, Los Adobes de Maria housing complex, and Peace Week 1997 had on the community. >>>> http://www.cityofsantamaria.org/about-us/about-the-all-america-city-designation

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