Awards

Holland, Michigan has been recognized by many organizations as one of the best places in the United States to live, work, retire, vacation and celebrate! We're not surprised- and you won't be either, once you visit Holland. You'll see that we enjoy beautiful natural resources- including an amazing Lake Michigan coastline- a vibrant downtown, a cherished Dutch heritage, a supportive community, and profitable industries.

 

Holland is proud to have recently received the following awards from America in Bloom:

2012 winner in population category 25,001-50,000

2012 winner in Environmental Efforts

2012 winner Best Community Garden Program

 

2011 winner in population category 25,001-50,000

2011 winner for Tidiness

 

Holland has received many other accolades, including: 

#2 Happiest, Healthiest Place to Live in America– Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index
One of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations- National Trust for Historic Preservation
"All America City" - National Civic League
"Top Five Best Places to Retire" - Money Magazine
"Top Ten Cities" - Nest Egg Index, A.G. Edwards
"Top Five Safest Cities in the U.S." - Forbes Magazine

The National Trust for Historic Preservation named Downtown Holland as  "Great American Mainstreet."

 

And Holland's famous Tulip Time Festival has received numerous awards, including:
One of the Top 100 Events in North America- American Bus Association

One of the Top 100 Events of the Year- weather.com

Holland even wins awards in wintertime- USA Today named Dutch Winterfest as the "Best Place to Catch a Winter Carnival."