Nine Golden Shovel Clients Receive 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council

IEDC’s Annual Excellence Awards Honor the Economic Development Organizations, Government Entities, Initiatives, and Programs That Have Demonstrated Consistent, Exemplary Performance in the Profession

LITTLE FALLS, MN – Several Golden Shovel Agency (GSA) clients (listed below) received a 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Award(s) from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The awards were bestowed specifically for the organizations’ work in categories of General Purpose Websites; Innovation in Economic Development Week; Annual Reports; Digital Media; Talent Development & Retention; Magazine & Newsletters; Innovative Economic Development; and Economic Development Organization of the Year. These GSA clients will be acknowledged at the IEDC 2024 Annual Conference in Denver, CO, September 15-18.

“These organizations are setting the standard of excellence for economic development with these projects. These awards highlight each organization's commitment to their communities and demonstrate the transformative impact of economic development,” said Nathan Ohle, IEDC President and CEO, “It is with great pride that IEDC presents these awards, celebrating leadership and innovation in the field of economic development.”

“We are absolutely thrilled to announce this year’s award winners. These exceptional projects showcase remarkable dedication and ingenuity within the field,” said Kevin Kramer, Chair of IEDC’s Excellence in Economic Development Awards Advisory Committee. “These organizations’ contributions will leave a lasting impact and demonstrate its commitment to creating positive change for their residents.”

Every year, IEDC looks specifically for economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that have demonstrated consistent, exemplary performance in the economic development profession, leading the execution of projects that have a significant impact on revitalizing communities and playing a major role in shaping and improving the practice of economic development.

Congratulations to the Golden Shovel clients who won 2024 IEDC Awards:

• Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation (population 25,000 - 200,000)
  • “Be in BA (Attraction Development & Marketing Campaign,” Bronze Winner
• City of Elgin, TX Economic Development Corporation (population less than 25,000)
  • “New Website for City of Elgin, TX Economic Development Corporation,” Gold Winner
• Greenville Eastern North Carolina Alliance (population 25,000 - 200,000)
  • “Influencer Social Media Campaign to Attract Gen-Z Talent,” Silver Winner
  • “Better Skills, Better Jobs Career/Pathway Expo,” Gold Winner
  • “Economic Development Success in Greenville-Pitt County,” Gold Winner
• Growth Dimensions - Economic Development for Belvidere and Boone County (population 25,000-200,000)
  • “Growth Dimensions Economic Development for Belvidere-Boone County,” Silver Winner
• Palestine, TX Economic Development (population less than 25,000)
  • “Palestine, TX Economic Development Website,” Bronze Winner
• Pasadena Economic Development Corporation (population 25,000 - 200,000)
  • “The Pasadena Pulse E-Newsletter,” Bronze Winner
• Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (population 25,000 - 200,000)
  • “Mobile Training Lab,” Bronze Winner
  • “Animated Annual Report,” Silver Winner
• Phelps County Development Corporation (population less than 25,000)
  • “Phelps County Development Corporation Website,” Silver Winner
• Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (population 25,000 - 200,000)
  • “National Championship Air Races,” Silver Winner
• Steuben County Economic Development Corporation (population 25,000 - 200,000)
  • “Steuben County Economic Development Corporation New Website,” Bronze Winner

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THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. With more than 4,300 members, IEDC is the largest organization of its kind. Economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life for their communities by creating, retaining, and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth, and provide a stable tax base. From public to private, rural to urban, and local to international, IEDC’s members engage in the full range of economic development practices. Given the breadth of economic development work, our members are employed in various settings, including local, state, provincial, and federal governments, public-private partnerships, chambers of commerce, universities, and a variety of other institutions. When IEDC succeeds, its members create high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life in their regions.

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