Georgetown was the winner of many awards this year or made the tops of many lists!  It goes to show how nice it is to live and work in our beautiful area of Central Texas!!  Here are some of the things they were honored for this year:

Launching a Small Business:
Georgetown was the only city in the country to receive a perfect score as a place to launch a small business, Fortune Small Business, 2008

Live & Launch:
#2 Place to Live & Launch, Fortune Small Business, 2008

Economic Development:  
TEDC Community Economic Development Award – Community of the Year, 2007
TEDC Community Economic Development Award – Outstanding Achievement, 2004


Business:
Texas Ranked #1 for Business by CNBC, 2008
Texas Ranked #2 for Business by CNBC, 2007


Retirement:
Named in 10 Great Retirement Spots for Golf Nuts by U.S. News & World Report, 2008
2007 Georgetown Ranked #1 Place to Retire in America by Retirement Places Rated

Parks & Recreation:
Texas Trails Network Partnership Award for San Gabriel River Trails, 2008
Best Playground in Texas - Creative Playscape, 2008
Softball Players Association “Award of Excellence”, 2007
National Recreation Trail Award, 2006


Historical:
Best Places to Buy an Old House: Editors’ Top 12 Picks by This Old House, 2008
National Main Street Community, 2004-2008
TDA President’s Award for Bets Promotional Event – Red Poppy Festival, 2006
Preserve America Community, 2004
Main Street Hero Award – Renee Hanson, 2003


Georgetown Utility System:
American Public Power Association – Community Service Award, 2003


Information Technology:
Best Municipal Website in Texas for a City under 100,000 population, 2003

Courtesy of Georgetown Chamber of Commerce website (http://www.georgetownchamber.org/awards.asp)