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Awards

IEDC offers two prestigious award programs recognizing outstanding efforts in economic development.

  1. Excellence in Economic Development Awards celebrate organizations and initiatives that have made a powerful, lasting impact on communities, regions, and nations.
  2. Industry Leaders Awards honor individuals whose exceptional careers have advanced the field of economic development and made a meaningful difference in their communities.

With this distinction, IEDC is able to:

  • Implement feedback from stakeholders on various program aspects
  • Provide unique recognition opportunities for awards winners
  • Establish clear value and meaning for each program

 

 

Program #1
Excellence in Economic Development Awards

Program #2
Industry Leaders Awards
Categories 26 organization-based categories 9 individual-based categories
Eligibility All organizations, big or small; in rural, urban or
suburban communities; U.S.-based or
international, are eligible and encouraged to
participate in this competitive program. 		 Any individual, new to the field or a seasoned
professional; serving in a community, institution, or government; U.S.-based or international, is eligible and encouraged to participate in this esteemed program.
Timeline
  • Call for Applications - March/May 2025
  • Judging - May/June 2025
  • Notifications - June 2025
  • Recognition Event(s) - September 2025
  • Call for Applications - November/December 2025
  • Judging - January 2026
  • Notifications - February 2026
  • Recognition Event(s) - March 2026
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