2023 Honorary and Leadership Recipients
We are excited to congratulate and recognize the recipients of the 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Awards. Their dedication, innovation, and commitment to fostering economic growth and prosperity stand as exemplary models to the entire international economic development community. Their efforts have not only shaped local and regional economies but have also had far-reaching impacts, inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.
The IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Awards program serves as a testament to your achievements and underscores the critical role you play in advancing economic development on a global scale. Your vision, passion, and leadership have had a profound impact on communities, businesses, and individuals, leaving a legacy that will continue to benefit generations to come.
We were honored to commemorate their outstanding achievements at the IEDC 2023 Annual Conference during the private Award Winners Cocktail Reception and inaugural Recognition Night.
Honorary and Leadership Acceptance Speeches
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Maureen Donohue Krauss Accepts IEDC 2023 Honorary Fellow Member Status |
Andrew Peykoff, Sr., Accepts IEDC 2023 Citizen Leadership Award |
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Terrie Battuello Accepts IEDC 2023 Honorary Fellow Member Status |
Todd Jorgenson Accepts IEDC 2023 Chairman's Award |
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Brett Doney Accepts IEDC 2023 Jeffery A. Finkle Organizational Leadership Award |
Mayor John Giles Accepts IEDC 2023 Leadership Award for Public Service |
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Bill Sproull Accepts IEDC 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award |
Marissa Garnett Accepts IEDC 2023 Young Economic Development Professional of the Year Award |
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Honorary Awards
Fellow Member (FM) - Entry Fee Waived
Fellow Member (FM) status is conferred upon active IEDC members who have attained unusual stature in the field of economic development and closely related disciplines. “Unusual stature” is defined as significant contributions to the profession through service to IEDC and/or academic endeavors directly related to the practice of economic development.
To confirm your eligibility, please review this award’s specific judging criteria in the information packet here.
Honorary Life Member (HLM) - Entry Fee Waived
Honorary Life Member (HLM) status is conferred upon active or former members of IEDC who have furthered the profession of economic development and have been a teacher or inspiration on the part of the profession to others in many communities.
To confirm your eligibility, please review this award’s specific judging criteria in the information packet here.
Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Economic Development - Entry Fee Waived
An individual will be recognized for their lifelong commitment to excellence in economic development and their work will be honored for making a significant impact on the profession at the national or international level. The person that receives this award embodies best practices and helps to set the standard for exemplary economic development beyond their own community.
To confirm your eligibility, please review this award’s specific judging criteria in the information packet here.
Leadership Awards
Young Economic Development Professional of the Year
This award recognizes outstanding achievements by a young, emerging leader in the economic development profession.
To confirm your eligibility, please review this award’s specific judging criteria in the information packet here.
This award recognizes an elected state or local official who has served as a committed advocate for economic development for at least ten years in the public sector.
NOTE: This award is for elected state or local officials only. IEDC offers leadership awards further down this page for federal program directors and members of Congress.
To confirm your eligibility, please review this award’s specific judging criteria in the information packet here.
Citizen Leadership Award
This award recognizes a community or business leader, or an individual who is not an economic development practitioner, but plays a key leadership role.
To confirm your eligibility, please review this award’s specific judging criteria in the information packet here.
Institutional Leadership Award
This award recognizes a leader of a community institution (university, community college, hospital, local foundation, or other community institution) who has made significant contributions to the community in support of economic development through their leadership, financial support, local investments, hiring, training, or related activities.
To confirm your eligibility, please review this award’s specific judging criteria in the information packet here.
Jeffery A. Finkle Organizational Leadership Award
This award recognizes an individual who has continuously led the same public or non-profit economic development organization with integrity, tenacity, and a philanthropic spirit for at least fifteen years.
To confirm your eligibility, please review this award’s specific judging criteria in the information packet here.
Federal Leadership in Economic Development Programs Award - Entry Fee Waived
This award recognizes an individual federal program director that has gone above and beyond in administrating a federal economic development program.
To confirm your eligibility, please review this award’s specific judging criteria in the information packet here.
Congressional Leadership in Economic Development Award - Entry Fee Waived
This award recognizes a member of Congress who has made significant contributions to the field of economic development.
To confirm your eligibility, please review this award’s specific judging criteria in the information packet here.
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