Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) Recognizes Excellence in Economic Development in Alberta
Thursday, April 7 2022 - Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) presented its Annual Awards of Excellence during EDA Xperience 2022: Leaders' Summit and Conference at the Pomeroy Mountain Lodge in Kananaskis.
The 2022 Annual Awards of Excellence honour Alberta individuals for their contribution to the profession; as well as Alberta communities for excellence in the following categories:
- Economic Development Renewal Project
- Implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) priorities in an Economic Development Project
- Regional Collaboration and Partnership Project
The winning communities and organizations and the names of their initiatives are:
Economic Development Renewal Project
- Large Community: City of Red Deer - Meet the Street
- Medium Community: Community Futures Wildrose - Wildrose Agritourism Innovation Challenge
- Small Community: Town of Sundre - Sundre Light Garden
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Implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Priorities in an Economic Development Project:
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Regional Collaboration and Partnership Project:
- Large Community: City of Edmonton - Downtown Vibrancy Strategy
- Medium Community: Community Futures West Yellowhead - Supporting Local on the Road to Recovery
- Small Community: Flagstaff County - Flagstaff Crafted Fall/Winter Gift Guide
The Alex Metcalfe Awards
These awards celebrate the best of the best in each category:
Economic Development Renewal Project: Town of Sundre - Sundre Light Garden
Implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Priorities in an Economic Development Project: Calgary Economic Development - Implementation of ESG Strategy for Film & Television: The Calgary Film Commission
Regional Collaboration and Partnership Project: City of Edmonton - Downtown Vibrancy Strategy
The individuals recognized are:
The Economic Developer of the Year
Brady Schnell
Economic Development Officer
Town of Claresholm
The Outstanding Young Professional
Kim Welby
Economic Development Officer
SouthGrow Regional Initiative
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The President’s Award
Justin Reimer
Assistant Deputy Minister
Prairies Economic Development Canada, Alberta Region at Government of Canada
The EDA Individual Awards
These Awards recognize the people and partnerships who made a significant contribution to the ongoing work of our organization, Economic Developers Alberta (EDA).
Community Economic Development Training Program (CEDTP) Trainer of the Year
Natalie Gibson
InnoVisions and Associates
EDA Mentor of the Year
Martin Ebel
Economic Development Officer
Lethbridge County
EDA Mentee of the Year
Jacqueline Buchanan
Economic Development Officer
Kneehill County
EDA Project Partner of the Year
Anita McGillis
Odvod Publishing
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