Prince William Economic Development Wins Four IEDC Awards

Prince William County Department of Economic Development took home four awards, including a gold, two silvers, and a bronze, at this year’s International Economic Development Council (IEDC) annual conference in early October.

IEDC is the largest nonprofit association for professional economic developers in the world, and the 2021 Excellence Awards recognize the world's best economic development programs and partnerships, marketing materials, and the year's most influential leaders. 25 award categories honor organizations and individuals for their efforts in creating positive change in urban, suburban, and rural communities.

For the population size between 200,000 and 500,000, PWCDED won with the following awards for Economic Excellence:

• GOLD: Building Momentum Channel — Multimedia/Video Promotion
• SILVER: ELEVATE: Building Business and Careers — Economic Equity and Inclusion (in partnership with City of Manassas and City of Manassas Park)
• SILVER: Catch the Innovation — Paid Advertising Campaign
• BRONZE: Capital Investment & Innovation Grant — Resiliency, Recovery and Mitigation

“This amazing recognition from our industry peers is rewarding and motivating,” said Christina Winn, executive director at PWCDED.  “As our team continues to create opportunities for Prince William County on the global economic stage, these awards reflect their dedication and persistence. I also want to thank our partners and leadership for their confidence and support during this challenging time.”

Read the full press release. https://www.pwcded.org/news/prince-william-county-economic-development-wins-four-iedc-awards