The time is now to make your entry for an IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Award. Looking for some tips to ensure your entry is one of a kind? Gain some insight from a previous winner as well as the Chair of the Awards Advisory Committee from a free webinar IEDC held in March. Download the webinar and see highlights below.

What do judges look for?

- A completed, correct form
- Measurable results: quantitative and qualitative
- Key characteristics, is it duplicable?
- A clear purpose
- Was it successful?

Advice from a previous winner:

- You don't have to be a large organization to win
- Follow instructions exactly
- Give judges the essentials up front

Take a look at the awards categories overview to see where your project might fit. All submissions must be postmarked by May 12, with the exception of the Innovation in Economic Development Week category, which has a special deadline of June 2.


Awards Categories Overview:

		Promotional 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.
		Internet & New Media These awards recognize exceptional and inventive use of the Internet and new media - including podcasts, blogs, wikis, extranet and intranets - for economic development.
		Program These awards recognize outstanding and pioneering programs in economic and business development.
		Partnership These awards recognize significant partnerships formed to support economic development and the results achieved by working together.
		Leadership These awards recognize outstanding leaders in the public and private sectors who are advancing economic development in their communities.

See the full listing of awards categories.

Don't miss a chance to gain recognition for your 2017 Economic Development Week campaign. See a special toolkit that will help you create a celebration experience your community will benefit from for years to come. Everything you need to get started can be found at iedconline.org/edw.

Go global with us - IEDC Excellence in Economic Development awards will be presented in Toronto, Ontario, Canada during the 2017 Annual Conference. Join us there!

In this globally evolving economy, communities need to work together to encourage competition and advance economic growth. The program for Annual Conference focuses on the very topics that will prepare you to tackle global issues. The first IEDC's Annual Conference held outside of the United States, you will cover how to Connect, Collaborate, and Create at the global level to contribute to the transformation of local, state, and regional economies.

Check out the preliminary program; concurrent session topics range from tech disruptions to sustainable power grids.

Don't delay, postmark your Excellence in Economic Development Award entry by May 12 to be included, and learn more about 2017 Annual Conference.