Community Economic Development Award
TEDC Community Economic Development Award
In 1995, the TEDC established the Community Economic Development Award (CEDA), to honor excellence and exceptional contributions of Texas communities in economic development.
AWARD CRITERIA
Innovativeness
Transferability
Community commitment and leverage
Measurable objectives
Secondary benefits to the community
BENEFIT
Community recognition on TEDC's website for one year for award recipients
Plaque recognition to display in your community for all applicants
Community recognition at TEDC's annual conference award's luncheon for all applicant.
TEDC 2025 Community Economic Development Award Recipients
2025 CEDA NOMINEES (Merit Recognition):
Pop. 10,000 or Less: Commerce, Cuero, Farmersville, Kaufman, Marble Falls, Navasota and Vinton
Pop. 10,001 to 20,000: Andrews, Bay City, Brownwood, Buda, Jacksonville, Kilgore, Liberty Hill, Lockhart, Sulphur Springs, Taylor and Tomball
Pop. 20,001 to 50,000: Cibolo, Fate, Forney, Haltom City, Lancaster, Seagoville, Seguin, Socorro, Stephenville and The Colony
Pop. 50,001 to 100,000: Burleson, Harlingen, Pharr, Temple, Victoria and Waller County
Pop. 100,001 to 250,000: Abilene, Allen, Amarillo, Brownsville, Edinburg, Frisco, Georgetown, Grand Prairie, League City, Lewisville, Mesquite and Richardson
Pop. 250,001 and Above: Laredo, San Antonio and Waco/McLennan County
TEDC 2025 Community Economic Development Award Press Release