You have just a couple of weeks to submit your entries for EDA's Awards of Excellence.

February 28, 2014 is the final deadline for submissions.

Every year, Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) is proud to present a number of awards that recognize excellence in economic development in Alberta.
To download the 2014 EDA Awards of Excellence Nomination Package click here.

Judging complete- March 21, 2014
Awards presentation- April 10, 2014

The following awards are presented at EDA's Annual Professional Conference:

Economic Developer of the Year Award: Presented to an outstanding professional practicing in the province of Alberta. Open to any EDA member in good standing.

Outstanding Young Professional Award: Awarded to a member less than 35 years of age who has demonstrated notable accomplishments to date and shows great future potential.

Alex Metcalfe Awards: Acknowledges individuals or agencies for excellence in economic development relating to the attraction, expansion or retention of business within Alberta. This award is not limited to the attraction, retention and expansion of "industry" alone and includes the development of new strategies, programs and/or developments that bring economic benefit to a community. EDA recognizes up to three economic development initiatives or projects each year with this award.

Marketing Awards: The Economic Developers Alberta Marketing Awards are open to all EDA members in good standing who undertake to promote and market, with a view to improving the economic well-being of their communities.

President's Award: Recognizes an individual or organization that has made a substantial contribution of time and talent to EDA in the past year.

Be part of our 40th Anniversary Conference and AGM, April 9-11 at the Delta Kananaskis Lodge in Kananaskis, Alberta.


Our theme is: "Promoting Commitment, Community and Collaboration for 40 Years."
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See you at the Conference