The City of San Diego has won numerous awards and recognition from agencies and organizations throughout the United States for its education program and its contributions to the water industry.

- Public Relations Society of America San Diego/Imperial Counties - Silver Bernays Award of Merit, Virtual Contractor Expo (2020)
- Public Relations Society of America San Diego/Imperial Counties - Silver Bernays Award of Merit, Pure Water Virtual Tour (2020)
- Water Environment Federation - Utility of the Future Today (2019)
- Public Relations Society of America San Diego/Imperial Counties - Award of Excellence, Creative Tactics (2018)
- Public Relations Society of America San Diego/Imperial Counties - Award of Excellence, Annual Reports (2018)
- Public Relations Society of America - Award of Excellence, Events and Observances Seven Days or Fewer (2018)
- California Association of Public Information Officials - Excellence in Public Information and Communications Award, Recurring Special Event (2018)
- California Association of Public Information Officials - Excellence in Public Information and Communications Award, One-Time Special Event (2018)
- Public Relations Society of America San Diego/Imperial Counties - Mark of Excellence Silver Bernays Award, Events and Observances Seven Days or Fewer (2017)
- Public Relations Society of America San Diego/Imperial Counties - Best of Show Silver Bernays Award, Events and Observances Seven Days or Fewer (2017)
- Public Relations Society of America San Diego/Imperial Counties - PR Team of the Year (2017)
- Public Relations Society of America San Diego/Imperial Counties - Mark of Excellence Silver Bernays Award, Community Relations (2017)
- American Planning Association San Diego Section - Public Outreach Award (2017)
- California Association of Environmental Professionals - Outstanding Environmental Analysis Document (2017)
- California Association of Environmental Professionals - Outstanding Public Involvement/Education Program (2017)
- Water Reliability Coalition - Public Private Partnership of the Year Award (2017)
- Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies - Sustainable Water Utility Management Award (2016)
- Public Relations Society of America San Diego/Imperial Counties - Mark of Merit Silver Bernays Award, Community Relations (2016)
- Public Relations Society of America San Diego/Imperial Counties - Mark of Merit Silver Bernays Award, Events and Observances Seven Days or Fewer (2016)
- Water Environment Federation - Utility of the Future Today (2016)
- Global Water Intelligence Global Water Award - Water Reuse Project of the Year (2016)
- U.S. Water Alliance - U.S. Water Prize (2015)
- California Association of Sanitation Agencies - Public Outreach and Education Achievement Award (2015)
- Public Relations Society of America San Diego/Imperial Counties - Mark of Merit Silver Bernays Award, Public Affairs (2014)
- American Water Works Association - Public Communications Achievement Award (2014)
- California WateReuse Association - Recycled Water Community Outreach/Public Outreach Program of the Year (2014)
- Association of California Water Agencies - Huell Howser Best in Blue Award for Achieving Communications Excellence (2013)
- San Diego Industrial Environmental Association - Environmental Excellence Award (2013)
- Planning and Conservation League - Dorothy Green Award (2013)
- California WateReuse Association - Small Project of the Year (2012)
- California WateReuse Association - Public Education Outreach Program of the Year (2011)