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

2026 Workforce Excellence Award

Recipients of the 2026 Workforce Excellence Award were recognized at the TEDC's Mid-Year Conference on June 18th in Plano, Texas.

Link to Press Release for the 2026 WEA

• Hillsboro (pop. Less than 15,000)

• Greenville (pop. 15,001 to 40,000)

• Seguin (pop. 40,001 to 100,000)

• Tyler (pop. 100,001 to 250,000)

• Plano (pop. 250,001 and Above)

• Borderplex Alliance (Regional)

• Workforce Solutions Capital Area (Workforce Board)