Best City Awards & Accolades

Thanks to Snoqualmie's residents, small and big businesses, award-winning school district, and beautiful environment - among many other unique features - Snoqualmie has received many accolades as top in class for quality of life. Here are a few awards received in recent years.

Safety

  • #3 Safest City in Washington - SafeWise (2022)
  • #6 Safest City in Washington - SafeWise (2021)
  • #1 Safest City in Washington   - SafeWise (2018, 2019, and 2020)
  • #1 Safest City in Washington - National Council for Home Safety & Security (2019)
  • #1 Safest City in Washington - Backgroundchecks.com (2019)
  • Second Safest City in Washington – Movoto (2014)
  • Third Safest Place in Washington – ValuePenguin (2015)

Quality of Life

  • Award of Excellence for Downtown Kiosk Posters – National Association of Government Communicators (2021)
  • #4 Best Places to Live in Washington – HomeSnacks (2019 and 2020)
  • Five Best Washington Small Towns to Unplug – 1889 Washington’s Magazine (2017)
  • #5 Best Place to Live in America – Money Magazine (2015)
  • #1 in Best Cities for Young Families in Washington - NerdWallet (2014)
  • Best Place in Washington to Trick or Treat! - USA Today (Halloween Day 2017)

Environment

  • Project of the Year achievement award from the state chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) in the Environment category (2021)
  • Outstanding Performance Wastewater Treatment Plant Award (2018 and 2019)
  • Climate Leadership Award for King County-Cities Climate Collaboration - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2016)
  • Northwest Solar Community - Governor Jay Inslee (2016)
  • Municipal Excellence Award for Solarize Snoqualmie campaign - Association of Washington Cities (2015)
  • Tree City USA Growth Award - Arbor Day Foundation (2015)