Special District's commitment to excellence and innovation is reflected in its record of distinction among professional peers, as evidenced by the following awards:
- GREEN California Leadership Award in the field of Energy Innovation
- National Council for Environmental Sustainability Award for Environmental Achievement
- California State Association of Counties Challenge Award of Merit
- California Governor's Environmental and Economic Award of Recognition
- Water Reuse Association of California Award of Merit
- California Municipal Utilities Association Resource Conservation Award
- Geothermal Resources Council Special Achievement Award