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Awards and Accomplishments
Since the city incorporated in 2003, Rancho Cordova has experienced noteworthy accomplishments that have made our community a place to live, work, learn and play. In addition, the city has received awards recognizing excellence in many disciplines through the years. Following are highlights of the city’s accomplishments and recent awards.
Accomplishments
Each year, the Rancho Cordova mayor presents an annual State of the City address to highlight what our community has accomplished during the past year and announce projects and programs that are coming soon.
2024 & 2025 Highlights
As of 2025, Rancho Cordova ranks as the 5th fastest-growing city in California (among cities over 30,000 residents), with a 3.2% population increase from January 2024 to January 2025—far outpacing the state average of 0.28%. The city's growth is fueled by a booming housing market, leading the region in new home sales (620 in 2024) and issuing a record 1,100 development permits.
Beyond housing, the city is investing in public safety with a Real-Time Information Center, seeing a citywide crime reduction, and supporting a thriving business ecosystem with 3,500 businesses and 65,000 workers. Mayor Siri Pulipati credits the momentum to strong community appeal and smart planning, reinforcing Rancho Cordova as a model of purposeful, high-quality growth.
Recent Awards
Leadership
At the 30th annual Women Who Mean Business Awards & Expo on June 13, 2025, five women from Rancho Cordova were honored for their leadership in health, finance, nonprofit work, technology, and economic development. Their recognition highlights Rancho Cordova’s increasing impact on the Sacramento region’s business community.
Tree City USA
Rancho Cordova has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the fifth consecutive year, highlighting the city’s ongoing commitment to growing and maintaining its urban forest. The city’s Tree Canopy team manages tree care and offers a Free Trees program, providing residents and businesses with free trees, stump removal, and expert arborist advice.
Rancho Cordova Communications Team Wins PRSA Awards
The City of Rancho Cordova’s Communications team earned three awards from the California Capital Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) in recognition of standout campaigns, including the Food Waste Recycling initiative, the Rancho Cordova Youth Center’s first birthday, and the City Flower campaign. The team was honored for excellence in communications strategy, community engagement, and media relations, celebrating the achievement with partner agency Art of Marketing.
Rancho Cordova Wins Two APWA Project of the Year Awards
In 2024, the City of Rancho Cordova received two Project of the Year awards from the Sacramento Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA). The awards recognized the Mather Field Road Rehabilitation and Bear Hollow Stormwater Basin and Trail Beautification projects.
Mather Field Road Rehabilitation (completed January 2024) revitalized a key corridor with resurfaced pavement, ADA upgrades, new medians, landscaping, and improved traffic signals—enhancing safety and extending the road’s life while minimizing environmental impact.
Bear Hollow Project (completed August 2023) added educational signage, trail barriers, and stormwater features that reduce flooding and filter runoff—while enhancing public access to the basin’s natural environment and wildlife along the Stone Creek Community Bike Trail.
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