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
Applications for the 2025 CEDA open July 1, 2025 and close August 29, 2025. To apply, please download the CEDA application and submit to Amy Swank via email (amy@texasedc.org) by 5:00 PM on August 29th or earlier.
The application fee to apply for the CEDA is $100.00.
TEDC 2024 Community Economic Development Award Recipients
Kaufman EDC [Pop.10,000 or Less]
Kilgore EDC [Pop. 10,001 to 20,000]
Paris EDC [Pop. 20,001 to 50,000]
Waller County [Pop. 50,001 to 100,000]
Tyler EDC [Pop. 100,001 to 250,000]
greater:SATX [Pop. 250,001 and Above]
Allen EDC [Criteria Award: Innovativeness]
City of Burleson [Criteria Award: Transferability]
Cameron County [Criteria Award: Community Commitment & Leverage]
City of Robinson/McLennan County [Criteria Award: Measured Objectives]
City of Mesquite [Criteria Award: Secondary Benefits]
Round Rock Chamber of Commerce [Criteria Award: Secondary Benefits]
TEDC 2024 Community Economic Development Award Press Release