2024 CALED Awards of Excellence Category: Programs & Promotions

This category is intended to identify a successful economic development program and/or promotion implemented in 2023.

  • For programs, it should show the management of resources to influence or carry out economic development policy in a progressive, timely and/or cost-effective manner. Some examples from previous years include export trade programs, business finance programs, and city economic development strategies.
  • For promotions, the emphasis is on effective public relations and comprehensive ongoing business development campaigns that utilize special websites, print, or broadcast media, collateral material, video or personal contact efforts. Some examples from previous years include brochures, websites, and shop local campaigns.
  • For both, a high scoring applicant should show how the program led to meaningful qualitative and quantitative outcomes.

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Program & Promotions questions

To receive an award, applicants must earn a minimum of 70 points.
Describe the Program/Promotion (purpose, function, when it started & finished, and list multiple phases if any) 10 points
Describe how the Program/Promotion goals were achieved and which key economic development tools were used. 10 points
What impact did the Program/Promotion have on your community (employment, expansion of local tax base & diversification of the area's economy)? Has the program/promotion had a lasting effect that will continue? Please be as detailed as possible. 35 points

TIP: In this question, describe the quantifiable and qualitative metrics that were used that shows your success. More information on quantifiable metrics. Also, remember CALED’s definition of economic development and try to tie that into your response. CALED’s definition of economic development is the creation of wealth from which community benefits are realized. It is more than a jobs program, it’s an investment in growing your economy and enhancing the prosperity and quality of life for all residents.
Does the Program/Promotion have innovative and unique qualities that make it noteworthy to the field of economic development and how can this program be replicated in other communities in the future? 35 points
How does your Program/Promotion reflect CALED’s mission relative to achieving excellence in delivering economic development services to the community and business clients? CALED’s Mission: CALED is the premier statewide professional economic development organization dedicated to advancing its members’ ability to achieve excellence in delivering economic development services to their communities and business clients. 10 points

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    There are two ways we will engrave your plaque award if you are a winner (see below). If you have any questions, please email laura@delcolunited.com before March 11, 2024.

    2024
    Economic Development Programs & Promotions
    Award of Excellence
    NAME OF PROGRAM/PROMOTION
    NAME OF COMPANY/ORGANIZATION TO BE ENGRAVED
    April 11, 2024

    2024
    Economic Development Programs & Promotions
    Award of Merit
    NAME OF PROGRAM/PROMOTION
    NAME OF COMPANY/ORGANIZATION TO BE ENGRAVED
    April 11, 2024