Quadruple Win for Town of Vermilion!
The Town of Vermilion was presented four awards at the EDA Xperience 2021: Leaders' Summit and Conference for excellence in Economic Development in Alberta!
- Business Investment and Attraction ~ Development Incentive Programs
- Business Retention and Expansion ~ Vermilion #OnlineFestival
- Community Economic Development ~ V-Net Broadband Project
This prestigious award is awarded to an individual who has made significant contributions to economic development within their community and within the province of Alberta.
Congratulations to our great community...we should be proud!
See EDA Press Release as follows:
Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) Recognizes Excellence in Economic Development in Alberta
Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) presented its Annual Awards of Excellence during EDA Xperience 2021: Leaders' Summit and Conference.
The 2021 Annual Awards of Excellence honour Alberta individuals for their contribution to the profession; as well as Alberta communities for excellence in: Business and Investment Attraction (BIA); Business Retention and Expansion (BRE); and Community Economic Development (CED).
The winning communities and organizations and the names of their initiatives are:
Business and Investment Attraction (BIA)
- Large Community: Calgary Economic Development - Economic Development Through Film and Television
- Medium Community: Strathcona County - Heartland Incentive
- Small Community: Town of Vermilion - Development Incentive Program
Business Retention and Expansion (BRE)
- Large Community: Economic Development Lethbridge - Supply Chain & Logistics
- Medium Community: Community Futures - Shop YXH
- Small Community: Town of Vermilion - #Vermilion Online Festival
Community Economic Development (CED)
- Large Community: Calgary Economic Development - Edge Up
- Medium Community: Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism - Introducing Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
- Small Community: Town of Vermilion - V-Net Broadband Project
The Alex Metcalfe Award
Recognizes the "best of the best" community project
- Calgary Economic Development - Economic Development Through Film and Television
The CAPP People's Choice Award
Voted by delegates during EDA Xperience 2021
- Calgary Economic Development - Economic Development Through Film and Television
The individuals recognized are:
The Economic Developer
of the Year
Mary Lee Prior
Economic Development Officer - Town of Vermilion
The Outstanding Young Professional
Marie Everts
Marketing, Events & Economic Development Officer - Town of Pincher Creek
The President's Award
