Workforce Excellence Award

In 2001, the TEDC created a Workforce Award to recognize the exceptional contributions of Texas communities who have implemented successful workforce initiatives.

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION INCLUDE

•   Innovativeness

•   Transferability

•   Community Commitment and Leverage

•   Measured Objectives

•   Secondary Benefits

2025 Workforce Excellence Award

Applications for the 2025 Workforce Excellence Award (WEA) open on March 3, 2025 and close on May 9, 2025. Download the award application below. There is a $100 fee to apply for the TEDC's Workforce Excellence Award. An invoice will be generated upon receipt of the award application.

2024 Workforce Excellence Award

Recipients of the 2024 Workforce Excellence Award were recognized at the TEDC's Mid-Year Conference on June 6th in Conroe, Texas.

Press Release for the TEDC's 2024 Workforce Excellence Award

2024 Workforce Excellence Award Recipients

• Kilgore (pop. 15,000 or less)

• Smithville (pop. 15,000 or less) 

• Kingsville (pop. 15,001 to 40,000)

• Orange County (pop. 40,001 to 100,000)

• Abilene (pop. 100,001 to 250,000)

• Lubbock (pop. 250,001 and Above)

• Greater Brownsville (Regional)

• Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas (Workforce Board)