Here is a complete list of awards earned by Irvine Ranch Water District in 2018:
- Orange County Business Council, Best Partnership Program, Energy Storage Project
- PRSA PROTOS Community Relations/Institutional Programs, “See it From Your Lawn’s Perspective”
- WateReuse National Awards, Excellence in Action, Hyatt Hotel.
- California Association of Sanitation Agencies, Outstanding Public Outreach/Education “See It from Your Lawn’s Perspective.”
- Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
- Association of California Water Agencies Best in Blue Finalist for “See it from Your Lawn’s Perspective” water efficiency campaign
- National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award
- Southwest Membrane Operators Association, Best Tasting Membrane Water in the Southwest Region, for the Irvine Desalter Potable Treatment Plant