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Quadruple Win for Town of Vermilion!

EDA 2021

The Town of Vermilion was presented four awards at the EDA Xperience 2021: Leaders' Summit and Conference for excellence in Economic Development in Alberta!

  • Business Investment and Attraction ~ Development Incentive Programs
  • Business Retention and Expansion ~ Vermilion #OnlineFestival
  • Community Economic Development ~ V-Net Broadband Project
Also at this year's EDA Conference, Mary Lee Prior, Manager Economic Development for the Town of Vermilion was named as the Alberta Economic Developer of the Year!

This prestigious award is awarded to an individual who has made significant contributions to economic development within their community and within the province of Alberta.

Congratulations to our great community...we should be proud!

 

See EDA Press Release as follows:

Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) Recognizes Excellence in Economic Development in Alberta

Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) presented its Annual Awards of Excellence during EDA Xperience 2021: Leaders' Summit and Conference.

The 2021 Annual Awards of Excellence honour Alberta individuals for their contribution to the profession; as well as Alberta communities for excellence in: Business and Investment Attraction (BIA); Business Retention and Expansion (BRE); and Community Economic Development (CED).

The winning communities and organizations and the names of their initiatives are:

Business and Investment Attraction (BIA)

  • Large Community: Calgary Economic Development - Economic Development Through Film and Television 
  • Medium Community: Strathcona County - Heartland Incentive 
  • Small Community: Town of Vermilion - Development Incentive Program

Business Retention and Expansion (BRE)

  • Large Community: Economic Development Lethbridge - Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Medium Community: Community Futures - Shop YXH
  • Small Community: Town of Vermilion - #Vermilion Online Festival

Community Economic Development (CED)

  • Large Community: Calgary Economic Development - Edge Up
  • Medium Community: Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism - Introducing Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
  • Small Community: Town of Vermilion - V-Net Broadband Project

The Alex Metcalfe Award

 Recognizes the "best of the best" community project

  • Calgary Economic Development - Economic Development Through Film and Television

The CAPP People's Choice Award 

Voted by delegates during EDA Xperience 2021 

  • Calgary Economic Development - Economic Development Through Film and Television 

The individuals recognized are:

The Economic Developer
of the Year

Mary Lee Prior

Mary Lee Prior
Economic Development Officer - Town of Vermilion

The Outstanding Young Professional

Marie Everts

Marie Everts
Marketing, Events & Economic Development Officer - Town of Pincher Creek

The President's Award

Pat Nicol

Pat Nicol
Economic Development Officer - City of St. Alberta

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