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 will open on July 1, 2025 and close August 29, 2025. A link to download the award application will be posted here on July 1st.

TEDC 2024 Community Economic Development Award Recipients