Others say it best - HarveyRuvin.com

OTHERS SAY IT BEST!

Harvey Ruvin has performed a leadership role within scores of civic, cultural, environmental and charitable organizations. He has been the recipient of numerous awards ranging from the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce "MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD" to the coveted Tropical Audubon Society Conservation Award and the only person ever to have been named twice. He has received environmental service awards from the Sierra Club as well as from the Environmental and Industry Associations.

Friends of the Everglades
This organization founded by Margorie Stoneman Douglas awarded Harvey Ruvin their 2008 Defender of the Everglades Award.

Computerworld Magazine
Ruvin was awarded the "2004 Medal of Achievement" for utilizing technology to achieve massive savings and enhance public accessibility to records.

South Florida Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration
Harvey Ruvin was the winner of the much coveted "2004 Public Administrator of the Year" award.

Washington-based Public Technology Institute
Ruvin was named "2002 Public Technologist of the Year" in America. The Institute cited his efforts to employ emerging technologies to reengineer government processes, eliminate paper and achieve savings.

The Miami Seaquarium
To Harvey, his greatest honor came when "Naples", a rescued West Indian manatee gave birth to a male calf and the Seaquarium named the newborn "Harvey" in recognition of the Commissioner's work on behalf of the endangered species.

National Association of Counties
Harvey Ruvin was singled out as the Outstanding County Official in the Nation and was named "COUNTY LEADER OF THE YEAR" by AMERICAN CITY AND COUNTY MAGAZINE.

Public Technology Institute, May 2002
“We recognize Ruvin for his sustained advocacy, leadership . . .and deployment of technologies . . .for the benefit of citizens.”

Sun-Sentinel, December 9, 1997
“As a county commissioner in 1993, Harvey Ruvin helped develop an ambitious program for Miami-Dade County to cut its production of greenhouse gases. The county ranks ninth in the world in cutting gas production.”

Miami Today, September 15, 1994
“THE ACHIEVER … Harvey Ruvin from policymaker to visionary administrator.”

Miami Herald April 12, 1992
“The list of Mr. Ruvin’s accomplishments is long and distinguished. …his current role as a national leader representing all local governments is substantial. . . . .Whatever his future choices, he can take much pride in, and no regrets over, his past record. Dade County is a safer, lovelier, more enjoyable place because of his caring public service.”