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Early (By April 15) |
Regular (April 16 - May 20) |
All Entrants in Lowest Population Category |
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IEDC Members |
$110 |
$165 |
$110 |
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Non-Members |
$190 |
$210 |
$140 |
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Final Deadline: Postmarked by May 20, 2011
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
29. Federal Leadership in Economic Development Programs Award (Entry fee waived)
30. Congressional Leadership in Economic Development Award (Entry fee waived)
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 2011 IEDC Annual Conference
The International Economic Development Council's 2011 Annual Conference, September 18-21, in Charlotte, NC, will discuss how economic developers are adapting to the new normal and rewriting the rules for economic development.
As Bob Dylan said, "the times they are a-changing." How an economic developer brings people, places and ideas together may determine a community's success in putting its people back to work stabilizing the local economy. This conference will explore the key questions facing the economic development profession as we work to connect locally and succeed globally:
• What are the current forces influencing economic development and the strategies needed to respond?
• What do you need to know about new forms of infrastructure investment in order to build foundations for economic growth?
• How can you catch the next wave of innovation and secure a place in the global economy?
• How do you connect to the right resources for career and organizational growth in the next decade?
As the nation's second largest banking center, the Charlotte region recently boasted the lowest center-city office vacancy rate in America. Today, they have emerged as a new leader in many sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, financial services and energy. The Charlotte region is home to nine Fortune 500 companies and over 850 foreign companies, making it a gateway to global markets. Win-win partnerships between government, business and institutions of higher learning make the Charlotte Region a rich landscape to showcase best practices for communities of all sizes.
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