Awards & Accolades

Overview


The City of Chanhassen is pleased that it has been awarded one of the Best Places to Live in the Nation, Top Ten Town to Raise a Family, Highest Quality of Life in the Twin Cities and have the Best Community Festival for our Fourth of July Celebration.

The City of Chanhassen continues to be recognized for it's high quality of life, strong financial position and stable economy. Below are are the awards and accolades the City of Chanhassen has received:

Midwest Home Magazine: Feature Article


The City of Chanhassen was featured in the Midwest Home Magazine article "Chanhassen - Prosperous and Growing." It highlights family life, parks, education, local attractions, and more. 
Home Magazine

LendEDU: Best Cities for Building Wealth


The City of Chanhassen received the accolade of being one of the best cities for building wealth out of 250 nationwide cities according to LendEDU
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Money Magazine: Best Places to Live


The City of Chanhassen has received this award four times:
Money Magazine Best Places To Live

Family Circle Magazine: Top Ten Town to Raise a Family, 2007


The City of Chanhassen received Family Circle Magazine's award for being one the the Top Ten Towns to Raise a Family in 2007
Family Circle Best Town for Families

Business Journal: Highest Quality of Life in the Twin Cities, 2011


The City of Chanhassen received the Business Journal's Highest Quality of Life in the Twin Cities award in 2011.
Business Journal Highest Quality of Life in the Twin Cities 2011

Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine, Best Places to Live, 2008


The City of Chanhassen received Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine's Best Places to Live award in 2008.
  • 2008
Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine, Best Places to Live, 2008

Southwest Metro Magazine, Best Community Festival, Fourth of July Celebration, 2013


The City of Chanhassen received Southwest Metro Magazine's award for Best Community Festival for our Fourth of July Celebration, 2013.
Southwest Metro Best of 2013

Movoto Real Estate Blog: Named Chanhassen as One of the Best Minneapolis Suburbs to Live in


The City of Chanhassen received the accolade of being the second best place to live in the Minneapolis suburbs
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Movoto Real Estate Blog: Named Chanhassen #1 Place to Live in Minnesota, 2014


The City of Chanhassen received the accolade of being the Best Place to Live in Minnesota
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Movoto Real Estate Blog: Named Chanhassen #1 Hardest Working Place in Minnesota, 2014


The City of Chanhassen received the accolade of being the top hardest working place in Minnesota
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Movoto Real Estate Blog: Named Chanhassen #1 Best Place for Families in Minnesota


The City of Chanhassen received the accolade of being the top best place for families in Minnesota
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National Research Center (NRC) Named Chanhassen With Voice of the People Awards in 4 Categories


The City of Chanhassen has been named number one in the National Research Center's "Voice of the People" awards in the following categories.

Safety
Natural Environment
Built Environment
Recreation and Wellness
NRC