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IEDC's Excellence in Economic Development Awards recognize the world’s best economic development programs and partnerships, marketing materials, and the year’s most influential leaders. These 28 awards honor organizations and individuals for their efforts in creating positive change in urban, suburban, and rural communities. Winners are recognized at IEDC’s Annual Conference.
2010 Awards TimelineCall for Entries Begins: March 1 Early Bird Deadline: April 16 Final Deadline: May 21 Final Deadline for Honorary Awards: June 11 Judging & Notification: June/July Awards Presentation: September 27-28 at the IEDC Annual Conference, Sept. 26-29 in Columbus, OH |
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2010 Awards Entry Fees (per entry)
Early (By April 16) |
Regular (April 17 - May 21) |
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Member Communities with Populations < 25,000 |
$110 |
$110 |
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Non-member Communities with Populations < 25,000 |
$140 |
$140 |
IEDC Members |
$110 |
$165 |
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Non-members |
$190 |
$210 |
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Final Deadline: Postmarked by May 21, 2010
Categories
Categories 1-25: A total of four awards will be presented for each award category, according to population. Judges will have the right to award Honorable Mentions at their discretion. One project will be awarded in each of the following population levels:
• Population less than 25,000
• Population between 25,000 and 200,000
• Population between 200,000 and 500,000
• Population greater than 500,000
Promotional Awards
These awards recognize innovative and effective marketing materials used for attracting, retaining and fostering business as well as communications vehicles used by economic development organizations.
1. General Purpose Brochure
2. Special Purpose Brochure
3. General Purpose Promotion
4. Annual Report
5. Paid Advertising Campaign
6. Newsletter/Newspaper
7. Magazines
8. Special Events
Internet & New Media Awards
These awards recognize outstanding and innovative use of the Internet and new media – including podcasts, blogs, wikis, extranet and intranets – for economic development.
9. General Purpose Website
10. Special Purpose Website
11. New Media
Program Awards
These awards recognize outstanding and innovative programs in economic and business development.
12. Technology-Based Economic Development
13. Multi-Year Economic Development
14. Economic Development Training
15. Business Retention and Expansion - Single Events
16. Business Retention and Expansion – Programs of 3 Years or More
17. Entrepreneurship
18. Neighborhood Development
19. Human Capital
20. Responding to Globalization
21. Sustainable and Green Development
22. Real Estate Redevelopment & Reuse - Sponsored by AECOM
Partnership Awards
These awards recognize significant partnerships formed to support economic development and the results achieved by working together.
23. Public-Private Partnerships
24. Partnerships with Educational Institutions
25. Regionalism and Cross-Border Collaboration
Leadership Awards
These awards recognize outstanding leaders in the public and private sectors who are advancing economic development in their communities. One individual will be presented an award for each category, 26-28.
26. New Economic Developer of the Year
27. Leadership Award for Public Service – Sponsored by American City & County
28. Citizen Leadership Award
Honorary Awards (entry fee waived)
Nominations will be considered for the following honorary designations for long-standing active IEDC members.
1. Fellow Member (FM)
2. Honorary Life Member (HLM)
3. Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Economic Development, in honor of Edward deLuca
-- One individual will be recognized for their lifelong commitment to excellence in economic development.
What Can an IEDC Award Offer Your Organization?
IEDC is the world's largest membership organization serving the economic development profession. From public to private, rural to urban, and local to international, our members represent the entire range of economic development.
Winners of IEDC’s Excellence in Economic Development Awards must demonstrate to our experienced panel of judges that they are at the forefront of the economic development profession. We recognize only the most successful, innovative, and effective leaders, programs, partnerships, and promotional materials. Award recipients gain valuable publicity and exposure to their peers in the economic development field.
Presentation of Awards at the 2010 IEDC Annual Conference
New Paradigms: The Practice of Economic Development in a Changed Landscape
September 26 – 29, 2010 – Columbus, OH
Awards recipients will be recognized at the 2010 IEDC Annual Conference – the largest and most comprehensive event for the economic development profession.
According to the predictions of leading economists, in 2010 the United States' economic recovery will be well under way. As our country - and the rest of the world - emerges from this perfect storm of 2008 and 2009, we will undoubtedly encounter a landscape that has been vastly altered.
The old ways of doing business and making deals will no longer be relevant and likely be replaced by more innovative approaches. While caution appears to be the buzzword - affecting everything from credit markets to consumer spending to corporate expansion - history shows us that even in these difficult conditions, success is achived by forward-thinking entrepreneuers and others willing to think outside the box.
Join IEDC in Columbus, Ohio, September 26-29 for the world's largest gathering of economic developers as we discuss the new paradigms of economic development: new tools, new uses, new ventures, and new directions.
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