For many years Gilroy Gardens has been recognized by our peers for excellence. We are honored to have earned such recognition and we sincerely thank them all for these fine awards.
Trip Advisor
- 2019 - Certificate of Excellence - 4.5 Stars
- 2018 - Certificate of Excellence - 4.5 Stars
- 2017 - Certificate of Excellence - 4.5 Stars
- 2016 - Certificate of Excellence - 4.5 Stars
- 2015 - Certificate of Excellence - 4.5 Stars
Amusement Today "Golden Ticket" Award
- 2018 Best of the Best! - Best Landscaping 2nd Place
- 2017 Best of the Best! - Best Landscaping 2nd Place
- 2017 Best of the Best! - Best Children's Park 5th Place
- 2016 Best of the Best! - Best Landscaping 2nd Place
- 2015 Best of the Best! - Best Landscaping 2nd Place
- 2014 Best of the Best! - Best Landscaping 2nd Place
- 2013 Best of the Best! - Best Landscaping 2nd Place
- 2012 Best of the Best! - Best Landscaping 2nd Place
- 2011 Best of the Best! - Best Landscaping 3rd Place
- 2010 Best of the Best! - Best Landscaping 3rd Place
- 2009 Best of the Best! - Best Landscaping 3rd Place
- 2008 Best of the Best! - Best Landscaping 3rd Place
- 2007 Best of the Best! - Best Landscaping 2nd Place
- 2006 Best of the Best! - Best Landscaping 3rd Place
- 2005 Best of the Best! - Best Landscaping 3rd Place
Bay Area Parent - Best of the Best
- 2018 - Gold Medal Best Zoo, Aquarium or Nature Center in the Silicon Valley
- 2017 - Bronze Medal Best Zoo, Aquarium or Nature Center in the Silicon Valley
- 2016 - Best Zoo, Aquarium or Nature Center
- 2007 - Best Outdoor Recreation Area
- 2006 - Hall of Fame Best Amusement Park
- 2005 - Family Favorite
- 2004 - Best Amusement Park
Out and About "Who Do You Love?" Readers' Choice
- 2018 - Best Place to Take the Kids
- 2016 - Best Public Garden
- 2012 - Best Place to Take Your Grandma
- 2012 - Best Place to Take the Kids
- 2012 - Best Place to Forget Your Troubles
- 2011 - Best Place to Take Your Grandma
- 2011 - Best Place to Take the Kids
Davey Awards
- 2016 - Silver - Design/Print in Print Campaign Not-For-Profit - Lumination
- 2016 - Silver - Integrated Marketing Campaign Not-For-Profit
MarCom Awards
- 2016 - Gold Award - Promotion/Marketing Materials designed by Articulate Solutions
- 2016 - Platinum Award - Lumination - Integrated Marketing designed by Articulate Solutions
IAAPA Brass Ring Awards
- 2016 - Most Creative Property-wide Event “Gilroy Gardens Lumination” - 1st Place - (Annual Attendance Less than 1 Million)
- 2003 - Television Commercial Class 2 - 1st Place
- 2002 - Media Kits - Distinguished Excellence
- 2001 - Print Media Print Ad - Best of Show
- 2001 - Radio Commercial Class 3
- 2001 - Print Ad Class 3
- 2001 - Television Commercial Class 3 - Distinguished Excellence
- 2001 - Brochure Class 3 - Distinguished Excellence
Communicator Awards
- 2012 - Award of Distinction - New logo, designed by Articulate Solutions
Gilroy Chamber of Commerce
- 2012 - Spice of Life Award, Non-Profit of the Year
- 2011 - Spice of Life Award, Non-Profit of the Year
Leadership Gilroy
- 2011 - Sponsor of the Year
Wave Magazine
- 2009 - Readers' Choice Award - Best Attraction Honors
- 2004 - Best Amusement Park - Honors Award
Main Street Media Group
- 2008 - Best Family Entertainment in Gilroy, CA - 2nd Place
lilaguide.com
- 2008 "lilapick" - One of the Best Baby Businesses in the Industry!
Silicon Valley Concierge Association
- 2007 - Runner Up - Best Activity for the Family
- 2006 - Excellence Award - Silicon Valley's Most Excellent Attraction
- 2005 - Hospitality Award
PG&E
- 2006 - Recognition of Innovative Leadership, PG&E Demand Response Program
Addy Awards
- 2001 - Sacramento Advertising Club - Addy Gold Awards Competition - The Tale of Earl the Squirrel
San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau
- 2000 - 1st Place ConVis - Best of Show