The Region of Peel has been continually recognized over the years for excellence in many areas.
Awards Won in 2006
| Name of Award | Entry |
| Award for Volunteer Work, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration | 10 Year Continuous Service Award for Volunteer Work – John Church |
| APEX Award of Excellence Brochures, Manuals and Reports/Most Improved |
Your Guide to Peel's Waste Management Programs and Services |
| APEX Award of Excellence Video and Electronic Publications/Education, Training and Public Information |
Exposure Prevention Video |
| APEX Award of Excellence Web and Intranet Sites/Site Design and Illustration |
Don’t Drive High Web Site |
| APEX Grand Award One-of-a-kind Publications/Government |
Peel Water Story |
| APEX Grand Award One-of-a-kind Publications/Government |
Water Smart Peel |
| Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) National Award: Honourable Mention Communications Management |
Water Smart Peel's Lawn and Garden Workshops |
| Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) Ace Awards Bronze Award Public Sector Campaign of the Year |
Water Smart Peel |
| Certified Road Supervisor Designation - (AORS) | Certified Road Supervisor - 1000th Recipient |
| Innovative Management Practice Award - OGRA | Roadside Memorials |
| International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Toronto Ovation Award - Honourable Mention | Waste Strike Communications |
| National Quality Institute - Progressive Excellence Program - Level IV | Excellence Journey |
| Public Works Project of the Year 2005 (Environmental Category greater that 10 Million) Public Works | York Region and Peel Region Water Partnership Project |
| The Management Innovation Award (OPWA) | Water and Wastewater Operator Certification and Training |
| Wally Wells Young Leader Award (OPWA) | Wally Wells Young Leader Award - Jennifer Rose |