Awards & Recognition

Pittsfield Charter Township is a suburb of Detroit with a population of 38,359. Pittsfield Charter Township is in Washtenaw County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Pittsfield Charter Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Pittsfield Charter Township there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Pittsfield Charter Township and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Pittsfield Charter Township are highly rated. Niche.com rates Pittsfield Township at an A+.

	2017,  2018, 2019, 2022 Gold Certification for Sustainability Award Pittsfield Township awarded a Gold Certification in the Michigan Green Communities Challenge for commitment to sustainability. View the 2022 Press Release View the 2019 Press Release View the 2018 Press Release View the 2017 Press Release
	Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting  Pittsfield Township Awarded for Excellence in Financial Reporting. View the 2020 Annual Report View the 2019 Annual Report View the 2018 Annual Report View the 2017 Annual Report View the 2016 Annual Report View the 2015 Annual Report View the 2014 Annual Report View the 2013 Annual Report View the 2012 Annual Report View the 2011 Annual Report View the 2010 Annual Report
	SEMCOG's Spotlight on...Pittsfield Township: 10 years of planning, development, and preservation. View SEMCOG's 2020 Blog Post
	May 2017 Best Suburbs to Live in Michigan Pittsfield Township was ranked the 8th best Michigan suburb! Niche.com awarded Pittsfield Township an A+ Rating based on crime, real estate, public schools, cost of living, and local amenities. View the Niche rankings
	November 2015 & 2016 & 2017 & 2018 & 2019 & 2020 eCities Award Pittsfield Township receives eCities Award for Supporting Economic Development. View the 2020 Press Release View the 2019 Award Letter View the 2018 Award Letter View the 2017 Press Release View the 2016 Press Release View the 2015 Press Release Watch the 2015 eCities Video
	March 2018 Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Pro Patria Award Pittsfield Township receives Pro Patria award for providing exceptional support for their employees who serve in the Reserve Components. Visit the ESGR Website
	March 2016 Safest Cities in Michigan Pittsfield Township ranked among top 50 safest places to live in the State of Michigan, coming in at #40! Pittsfield Township is the only community in Washtenaw County to make this list. View the Press Release Visit the Safe Cities Website
	December 2014 Sustainable Community Leader Award Pittsfield Township receives Sustainable Community Leader Award by SEMCOG. View the Press Release
	November 2013 S&P Bond Rating Upgrade Pittsfield Charter Township, MI GO Bond Ratings Raised to 'AA+' On New Criteria. View the S&P Press Release View the S&P Bond Report
	July 2013 2007-2013 SPARK Innovator Award
	March 2013 2013 MRPA Award Pittsfield Township receives award from Michigan Recreation & Park Association (MRPA) for Best Single Brochure for Fall 2012 & Winter 2013.
	July 2010 S&P Highest Ever Bond Rating Pittsfield Charter Township, MI's GO Bond Ratings Raised to 'AA' On Sound Finances. View the Press Release View the S&P Press Release View the S&P Bond Report

Since 2009, Pittsfield Township has established an outstanding track record of fiscal stewardship. We have received nearly $20 million in grant funds, increased our bond rating by two steps to AA+, made significant strides in funding our legacy costs, added millions to our general fund balance, and remain (since 2010) the only Township in Washtenaw County to be given an award of excellence annually for our Comprehensive Annual Financial Report by the GFOA.