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Riviera Beach Named a Winner of the 2026 All-America City Award

RIVIERA BEACH, FL. (June 28, 2026) – The City of Riviera Beach has been selected as a winner of the prestigious All-America City Award, a national honor recognizing communities that come together to tackle local challenges and create real, lasting change. This achievement celebrates the dedication, resilience, and spirit of everyone who calls Riviera Beach home.

The All-America City Award, presented by the National Civic League, shines a light on cities where residents, local government, businesses, and community organizations work as one. Riviera Beach earned this recognition by demonstrating outstanding civic engagement and a shared commitment to building a stronger, safer, and more vibrant community for all.

Riviera Beach's finalist status reflects more than a decade of collective work by city leadership, residents, and community partners to strengthen civic health through investment in people, neighborhoods, and institutions. The city's application highlighted several initiatives that exemplify this commitment, including the Riviera Beach Youth Council, which engages high school students in civic leadership and advocacy; the Citizens Leadership Academy, a civic education program with a 98 percent completion rate; and the Neighborhood Reclaim Home Rehabilitation Program, which provides mini grants to help long-time homeowners make essential repairs.

These programs reflect a community that treats civic engagement not as a procedural requirement, but as an ongoing partnership among government, community organizations, faith-based groups, educational institutions, and neighborhood leaders.

Being named an All-America City is more than a title. It tells the nation that Riviera Beach is a place where collaboration drives results and where residents play an active role in shaping their future. The recognition strengthens our city's reputation, attracts new opportunities, and reminds us all of what we can accomplish together.

"This award is a tribute to the heart and determination of our residents," said Councilwoman KaShamba Miller-Anderson. "Every event we host, every project we complete, and every challenge we overcome happens because our community shows up for one another. This honor belongs to all of us, and it inspires us to keep building the city we're proud to call home." The celebration doesn't stop here. We invite all residents to stay engaged, attend upcoming community events, and continue making your voice heard. Your participation made this win possible — and your involvement will shape everything that comes next.

For media inquiries and more information, please contact:

Brittany Thomas

Public Information Officer Bthomas@rivierabeach.org

C: 561-371-1533