The City of South Padre Island was honored on March 17, 2021 with the Government Finance Officers Association’s Triple Crown Medallion, meaning it earned all three top GFOA awards for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, budget presentation, and popular annual financial report, reflecting a high level of transparency and financial reporting standards.
| Award announcement date | March 17, 2021 |
| Number of GFOA awards earned | 3 |
| GFOA membership size | nearly 21,000 finance professionals |
| Award types received | Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, Popular Annual Financial Report Award |