Berlin is the proud recipient of a number of national, state, and local awards both from public entities and private enterprises.
2020
- When In Your State – Reasons Berlin MD is Officially the Coolest Small Town in America
2019
- Safewise.com – #3 of the Maryland’s 10 Safest Cities
2018
- Architectural Digest – Best Small Towns in America
- Budget Travel Magazine – Best Budget Destinations in America
- USA Today – America’s Best Small Town for Shopping
- House Beautiful Small Town – Maryland’s Most Beautiful Small Town
2017
- Huffington Post – 2017 Absolute Cutest Town in Maryland
- Alarmsystemreviews.com – #9 Safest Place to Live in Maryland
- Thecrazytourist.com – #2 of the 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in Maryland
- Onlyinyourstate.com – #2 of the 10 Towns in Maryland with the Best and Most Lively Main Streets
2016
- Smithsonian.com – 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2016
- Southern Living Magazine – South’s Best Small Towns
- American Public Power Association (APPA) – Berlin Electric Utility Reliability (Top 10% in USA)
- OnlyInYourState.com – 10 Most Enchanting, Magical Christmas Towns in Maryland
- House Beautiful Magazine – 40 Charming American Towns You’ve Never Heard of but Should Visit ASAP
- National Main Street Center – Semifinalist (Top 10) Great American Main Street Award 2017
2015
- Maryland Municipal League – Achievement Award for Town Spirit
- Trip Advisor – Certificate of Excellence Award
- PBS – Travels with Darley – Top Things to do in America’s Coolest Small Town
- Esquire Magazine – Top 50 Coolest Small Towns in America
- Budget Travel – Top Family Travel Spots on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
- State of Maryland – Arts and Entertainment District Re-designation
- The Culture Trip – 10 Most Beautiful Towns in Maryland
- Governor’s Service Award – Community of Service – Berlin Ambassador Program
- Washingtonian Magazine – Great Small Towns near DC
- Country Living Magazine – Top 50 Most Beautiful Towns in America
- Institute for Public Health Innovation – Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Certified Town
- Maryland Energy Administration – Maryland Smart Energy Community Certification
- University of MD Environmental Finance Center – Sustainable Maryland Certified Community Recertification (1st in State; Originally Certified in 2012)
- Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council Tourism Event Award – Berlin Heritage Foundation
- Impulcity digital guide – 19 Most Beautiful Small Towns in America
- Good Housekeeping Magazine – 50 Most Beautiful Towns in America
2014
- Budget Travel – Coolest Small Town in America
- Baltimore Sun – Coolest Small Town in Maryland
- Maryland Tourism Council – Best Social Media Campaign
- Maryland Tourism Council – Visit Maryland Award – Worcester County
- Maryland Tourism Council – Best Product or Event Award – Horses at the Beach
- Impulcity – The 19 Most Beautiful Small Towns in America (#11)
2012
- University of MD Environmental Finance Center – Sustainable Maryland Certified Community (1st in State; Recertified in 2015)
2000
- Maryland Rural Water Association – Wastewater Treatment Plan of the Year
Berlin is also very proud of the individual employees who have achieved recognition both within their own departments and through other government agencies.
Police Department
Officer of the Year
- 2010 SPO Claude Holland
- 2011 Cpl. Jason Burnett
- 2012 PFC Brian Hirshman
- 2013 PFC Brian Hirshman
- 2014 PFC Edward Carmean
- 2018 PFC Gary Bratten
Unit Citation 2015
- Lt. Jeffrey Lawson
- Lt. Robert Fisher
- Cpl. Jason Burnett
- SPO Claude Holland
- SPO Merle Bragg
- PFC Jessica Collins
Certificate of Excellence
- 2008 Cpl. Jason Burnet
- 2015 PFC Jessica Collins
Commendation Award
- 2010 SPO Claude Holland
- 2010 Lt. Jeffrey Lawson
Certificate of Merit
- 2013 PFC Jessica Collins
- 2013 Cpl. Jason Burnett
- 2015 PFC Jessica Collins
- 2018 Officer Christopher Bireley, Lt. J.D. Lawson
Life Saving Award
- 2013 SPO Claude Holland
- 2014 SPO Merle Bragg
- PFC Edward Carmean
- 2018 Sr. Officer Joseph Kerr, Sr. Officer Claude Holland, Sgt. Michael O’Connor, Patrolman Kevin Lloyd
Water Resources – The following awards were given by the Maryland Rural Water Association.
Water Operator of the Year
- 1996 Marvin Smith
Wastewater Operator of the Year
- 1999 Jane Kreiter
- 2012 Jamey Latchum
Distribution and Collection Operator of the Year
- 2007 Keith Mariani
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10 William Street | Berlin, MD 21811
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 410-641-2770
Fax: 410-641-2316
Office Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Closed Weekends and Holidays.
After Hours / Emergency Contact:
Please call the Berlin Police Department at 410-641-1333