The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is excited to unveil the winners of its 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Awards. These projects and organizations were selected by an esteemed cohort of judges and demonstrate the ingenuity and commitment necessary to foster transformative economic growth and prosperity in communities across the globe. 

View all award winners in the online searchable gallery here. 

Share a congratulatory message with the award winners here. 

"This year's winners truly embody the spirit of innovation and excellence in economic development," said Nathan Ohle, IEDC’s President and CEO. "Their outstanding efforts have not only enhanced their own communities but serve as a benchmark for impactful and sustainable economic development worldwide." 

The Excellence in Economic Development Awards program has 26 unique categories that highlight impactful programs, projects and people in the economic development field. The creativity, dedication, and leadership of the 2024 award winners is supporting communities now and will benefit generations to come. 

IEDC will celebrate the 2024 Excellence Awards winners through various recognition events at the upcoming Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, September 15-18. 

About IEDC  

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. With more than 4,300 members, IEDC is the largest organization of its kind. Economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life for their communities by creating, retaining, and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth and provide a stable tax base. From public to private, rural to urban, and local to international, IEDC’s members engage in the full range of economic development practices. Given the breadth of economic development work, our members are employed in various settings, including local, state, provincial, and federal governments, public-private partnerships, chambers of commerce, universities, and a variety of other institutions. When we succeed, our members create high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life in their regions. Learn more at iedconline.org.