- Port Tampa Bay has been recognized with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 19th consecutive year. The award is given by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.

Port Tampa Bay earned the honor for the past 19 years by meeting high standards, which include: demonstrated a constructive "spirit of disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story.