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EDA Excellence in Economic
Development Awards 2006

n May 15, 2006, EDA was pleased to
announce the twenty Finalists for the
EDA Excellence in Economic Development
Awards 2006 (Awards 2006). Nominations
for Awards 2006 that received the three
highest evaluations in their respective category
qualified as a Finalist.
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for
Economic Development Sandy K. Baruah
announced the winners of EDA’s Awards 2006
on May 30, 2006. Together with Members of
each winner’s congressional delegation,
Assistant Secretary Baruah presented Awards
2006 in ceremonies held in their respective
communities during the second half of
the year.
Finalists in each category are listed below
alphabetically. Winners in each category are
indicated with an asterisk.

In the category of Urban or Suburban
Economic Development the nominations
are evaluated to determine how effectively
they utilize innovative, market-based
strategies to improve urban or suburban
economic development. The three
Finalists follow:
Industrial Development Authority,
City of Los Angeles, California
Specific Program: Empowerment
Zone Bond
Los Angeles, California
San Antonio Economic
Development Foundation
San Antonio, Texas
*Tinley Park Economic Development
Tinley Park, Illinois

In the category of Rural Economic
Development the nominations are evaluated
to determine how effectively they utilize
innovative, market-based strategies to
improve rural economic development results.
The three Finalists follow:
Missouri Biotechnology Association
Specific Program: Rural Biotechnology
Initiative Project Number 11-302
Jefferson City, Missouri
Ravalli County Economic
Development Authority
Hamilton, Montana
*Yuba-Sutter Economic Development
Corporation
Yuba City, California
In the category of Enhancing Regional
Competitiveness the nominations are
evaluated to determine how effectively they
enhance regional competitiveness and
support long-term development of the
regional economy. The three Finalists follow:
*Catalyst Connection
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Lane County Community and
Economic Development
Specific Program: Community and
Economic Development
Eugene, Oregon
Valley Initiative for Development and
Advancement (VIDA)
Weslaco, Texas
In the category of Economic Adjustment
Strategies the nominations are evaluated to
determine how effectively they help
communities plan and implement economic
adjustment strategies in response to sudden
and sever economic dislocations. The three
Finalists are:
*The City of Pueblo, Colorado
Pueblo, Colorado
Greater Norfolk Economic
Development Foundation, Inc.
Norfolk, Nebraska
Lincoln Trail Area
Development District
Specific Program: One Knox Policy
Council
Elizabethtown, Kentucky

In the category of Technology-led
Economic Development the nominations
are evaluated to determine how effectively
they support technology-led economic
development and reflect the important role of
linking universities and industries and
technology transfers. The three Finalists are:
North Country Council, Inc. and
Grafton County Economic
Development Council
Specific Program: Dartmouth Regional
Technology Center
Bethlehem, New Hampshire
*North Dakota State University Research
and Technology Park, Inc.
Fargo, North Dakota
University of Florida, Office of
Technology Licensing
Specific Program: EDA University
Center Program
Gainesville, Florida

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In the category of Community and FaithBased Social Entrepreneurship the
nominations are evaluated to determine how
effectively they advance community and
faith-based social entrepreneurship in
redevelopment strategies for areas of chronic,
economic distress. The two Finalists follow:
*Saint Patrick Center
St. Louis, Missouri
Southeast Tennessee
Development District
Specific Program: Southeast Tennessee
Religious Heritage Trail
Chattanooga, Tennessee
In the category of Innovation the
nominations are evaluated to determine how
effectively they incorporate innovative
strategies for maximum results. The three
Finalists follow:
Business Innovation Factory
Providence, Rhode Island
*ConnectKentucky
Specific Program: Prescription
for Innovation
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Paulding County Board
of Commissioners
Specific Program: New and competitive
solution for urban and economic
development as part of the world economy
Dallas, Georgia

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EDA EXCELLENCE AWARD CEREMONIES 2006

U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic
Development Sandy K. Baruah together with Congressman
John T. Salazar presented the 2006 Excellence in Economic
Development Award for Economic Adjustment to the city of
Pueblo, CO, on Tuesday, October 10, 2006.
Pictured L-R: Pueblo City Council President Mike
Occhiato, Congressman John T. Salazar, Assistant Secretary
Baruah and Assistant City Manager for Planning and
Community Development Jim Munch.

U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic
Development Sandy K. Baruah together with Congressman
Wally Herger presented the 2006 Excellence in Economic
Development Award for Rural Economic Development to
Yuba-Sutter Economic Development Corporation (YSEDC)
at the California State Capitol Steps, Sacramento, CA, on
Friday, October 6, 2006.
Pictured L-R: State Senator Sam Aanestad, YSEDC
Secretary Tim Johnson, Congressman Wally Herger, Assistant
Secretary Baruah and Dan Flores, CEO of Cambridge Career
College, and President of the Board of Directors of YSEDC.

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U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic
Development Sandy K. Baruah together with Governor
John Hoeven presented the 2006 EDA Excellence in Economic
Development Award for Technology-led Economic Development
to North Dakota State University’s Research and Technology
Park in Fargo, ND, on August 28, 2006.
Pictured L-R: North Dakota Governor John Hoeven,
NDSU President Joseph Chapman, and Assistant
Secretary Baruah.

U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic
Development Sandy K. Baruah together with Congressman
Bobby L. Rush presented the 2006 EDA Excellence in
Economic Development Award for Urban or Suburban
Economic Development to Tinley Park, IL.
Pictured L-R: Tinley Park Trustee Patrick Rea; Assistant
Secretary Baruah; Tinley Park Mayor Ed Zabrocki and
Congressman Bobby L. Rush.

U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic
Development Sandy K. Baruah presented the 2006 Department
of Commerce Economic Development Administration Excellence
in Economic Development Award for Enhancing Regional
Competitiveness to Catalyst Connection in Pittsburgh, PA,
on Tuesday, September 5, 2006.
Pictured L-R: Charles A. Thomas, President and CEO of
Solid State Measurements and Chairman of the Board of
Directors for Catalyst Connection; Senator Rick Santorum;
Assistant Secretary Baruah; Steven G. Zylstra, President
and CEO of Catalyst Connection; Congresswoman
Melissa Hart; Petra Mitchell, Vice President of Operations
at Catalyst Connection.

U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic
Development Sandy K. Baruah together with Congressman
Ron Lewis presented the 2006 Department of Commerce
Economic Development Administration Excellence in Economic
Development Award for Innovation to ConnectKentucky in
Bowling Green, KY, on Wednesday, August 30, 2006.
Pictured L-R: Kentucky House Speaker Jody Richardson,
State Senator Guthrie, Congressman Ron Lewis,
ConnectKentucky CEO Brian Mefford, Assistant
Secretary Baruah, Kentucky Executive Cabinet Secretary
Robbie Rudolph, and Warren County Judge Executive
Mike Buckanan.

U.S. Assistant Secretary Sandy K. Baruah together with Senator
Christopher "Kit" Bond and Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay
presented the EDA Excellence Award for Community and
Faith-Based Social Entrepreneurship to St. Patrick Center in
St. Louis, MO, on December 19, 2006.
Top photo: Senator Bond, center, giving congratulatory
remarks, and pictured L-R, Assistant Secretary Baruah,
St. Louis Mayor Francis G. Slay, Senator Bond, Congressman
Clay, Most Reverend Raymond Leo Burke, Archbishop of
St. Louis, St. Patrick Center CEO Dan Buck (hidden) and
Raymond T. Wagner, Board President, St. Patrick Center.
Lower photo, pictured L-R: holding the Award, are Board
President Wagner, Assistant Secretary Baruah, Congressman
Clay, CEO Buck and Mayor Slay.

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Dear Colleagues:
President Bush has said, “The role of government is to create conditions in which jobs are created, in which
people can find work.” The twin goals of his Administration are to increase the productivity and wealth of the
American economy; and, to ensure that all communities share in economic opportunity.
The challenge for today’s state and local officials and economic development organizations is to fashion actionoriented, market-based strategies to ensure they are positioned not just to compete, but thrive in the 21st
century’s global economy. The use of such best practices is a key strategy in achieving successful results.
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) proudly presents the Excellence in Economic
Development Awards 2007. The competition is open to nonprofit organizations, local, state and regional
government entities, universities and colleges. Nominations for the Excellence in Economic Development
Awards 2007 will be accepted in the following categories:

Excellence in Urban or Suburban Economic Development

Excellence in Rural Economic Development

Excellence in Enhancing Regional Competitiveness

Excellence in Economic Adjustment Strategies

Excellence in Technology-led Economic Development

Excellence in Community and Faith-Based Social Entrepreneurship

Excellence in Innovation

A highly qualified and independent panel of economic development practitioners, academics, and government
representatives will make the award selections. Nomination criteria and application information are provided
on the following pages. Award ceremonies will be held in the winners’ respective communities following EDA’s
announcement of the seven winning nominations on May 30, 2007. The Awards are commemorative and
each winner’s congressional delegation will be invited to present the Awards together with senior officials of the
Department of Commerce
If you have any questions please contact Ms. Barbara Earman in EDA’s Legislative and Intergovernmental
Affairs Division at 202-482-4521. We look forward to receiving your nomination for the Excellence in
Economic Development Awards 2007.
Sincerely,

Sandy K. Baruah
Assistant Secretary of Commerce
for Economic Development

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Overview

he Excellence in Economic Development Awards (Awards) 2007 recognizes innovative economic
development strategies of national significance. The Awards are designed to showcase best practices and
highlight outstanding results. Nominations are made in specific categories, provided below. A Selection Panel,
appointed by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, then evaluates the
nominations. The Awards are commemorative and will be presented in award ceremonies in the winners’
respective communities following EDA’s announcement of the seven winning nominations. Members of the
winners’ respective congressional delegations will be invited to present the Award with senior officials of the
Department of Commerce.
This brochure describes the rules and procedures governing the competition for the Excellence in Economic
Development Awards 2007, including eligibility, selection criteria, nomination and selection processes,
selection panel members, and other information needed to submit a nomination. A nomination form
provided on page seven must be completed and included in your nomination package.

EDA Excellence in Economic Development Awards 2007

Key Dates
April 12, 2007 Nomination Deadline
May 15, 2007 Finalists Announced
May 30, 2007 Winners Announced
EDA will contact finalists and winners by phone and will post their names on www.eda.gov.
Each winner of the EDA Excellence in Economic Development Awards 2007 will receive their
Award in presentation ceremonies held in their community during the second half of the year.

Nomination Procedure
Nominations for the EDA Excellence in Economic Development Awards 2007 may be submitted by any
eligible organization or individual, excluding selection panel members. A bona fide representative of the
nominated organization must endorse the nomination. This individual will serve as the official representative
of the organization for such purposes as providing any additionally requested information, unless EDA is
advised otherwise. Nominations must be submitted in accordance with the instructions provided on page six.
Additional copies of this nomination brochure may be obtained directly from EDA’s Web site, www.eda.gov,
or by contacting Ms. Barbara Earman at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development
Administration, Division of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, 1401 Constitution Avenue, Northwest,
Washington, DC 20230; (202) 482-4521.

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Selection Process

EDA

employees review each nomination received for completeness and adherence to the rules of the
competition. Each complete and eligible nomination is forwarded to the selection panel to be
competitively evaluated by at least three panelists according to the selection criteria provided on page five.
The top three nominations in each of the seven award categories advance as finalists. The selection panel ranks
the finalists, for consideration by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, using the
announced criteria. The Assistant Secretary then selects the winners. If no finalist in an award category
achieves the level of excellence contemplated in this award, the Assistant Secretary may decide not to make an
award in that category.
EDA may amend the selection process from one year to the next, but shall not alter the rules for a given year
once the initial announcement is made. EDA staff and Selection Panel members reserve the right to contact
nominees in order to verify information submitted or to obtain additional information necessary to evaluate
the nomination. Nominees are under no obligation to provide this information, but should recognize that
failure to provide the information may lower their chances of being selected as a winner.

Nominee Eligibility
Eligible nominees include:
Nonprofit organizations;
Local, state and regional governments; and,
Universities and colleges.

Nominated investments may include:
Specific projects of national importance; or
Cumulative activities of the nominee.

For-profit firms and institutions are not eligible for nomination.

Selection Panel
In any given year, the selection panel is composed of as many as seven individuals, selected by the Assistant
Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development in the following categories:
one representative of the nonfederal economic development practitioner community;
one member from academe;
two representatives of the Economic Development Administration; and,
three at-large members.
Selection panel members may not be employees, officers, consultants, or contractors of any nominated
organization. In the event such a conflict of interest is discovered, either the selection panel member shall be
removed from the selection process or the nominated organization shall withdraw its entry. The Assistant Secretary
may replace any selection panel member who resigns. The term of a selection panel member shall be one year.

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Award Categories for EDA Excellence
in Economic Development Awards 2007
Excellence in Urban or Suburban Economic Development

The nomination utilizes innovative, market-based strategies to improve urban or suburban
economic development results.

Excellence in Rural Economic Development

The nomination utilizes innovative, market-based strategies to improve rural economic
development results.

Excellence in Enhancing Regional Competitiveness

The nomination enhances regional competitiveness and supports long-term development of
the regional economy.

Excellence in Economic Adjustment Strategies

The nomination helps communities plan and implement economic adjustment strategies in response
to sudden and severe economic dislocations.

Excellence in Technology-led Economic Development

The nomination supports technology-led economic development and demonstrates the important
role of linking universities, industry and technology transfers.

Excellence in Community and Faith-Based Social Entrepreneurship

The nomination advances community and faith-based social entrepreneurship in redevelopment
strategies for areas of chronic economic distress.

Excellence in Innovation

The nomination incorporates innovative strategies for maximum results.

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Five Selection Criteria
Nominations will be competitively evaluated on their ability to meet or exceed the following
selection criteria:
The nomination is market-based and results driven.

The nomination capitalizes on a region’s competitive strengths and positively moves a regional
economic indicator, such as: an increased number of higher-skill, higher-wage jobs; increased tax
revenue; or, increased private-sector investment.

The nomination has strong organizational leadership.

The nomination has strong leadership, excellent project management, and includes significant
commitment of human resources talent to ensure the project’s successful execution.

The nomination advances productivity, innovation and
entrepreneurship.

The nomination embraces the principles of entrepreneurship, enhances regional clusters, and
leverages and links technology innovators and local universities to the private sector to create the
conditions for greater productivity, innovation, and job creation. Provide demonstrative evidence
that the nomination advances productivity, innovation and entrepreneurship.

The nomination looks beyond the immediate economic horizon,
anticipates economic changes, and diversifies the local and
regional economy.

The nomination is part of an overreaching, long-term, comprehensive economic development
strategy that enhances a region’s success in achieving a rising standard of living by supporting existing
industry clusters, developing emerging clusters, or attracting new regional economic drivers.

The nomination demonstrates a high-degree of commitment by
exhibiting the following:

High levels of local government or non-profit matching funds and private sector leverage;

Clear and unified leadership and support by local elected officials; and,

Strong cooperation between the business sector, relevant regional partners, and local, state and
federal government.

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EDA Excellence in Economic Development Awards 2007

Instructions for Submitting Nominations

Your nomination may be submitted in only one of the seven categories.

Your nomination should address each of the five selection criteria provided on page five. You may include
a statement totaling no more than five pages to discuss the nominee’s achievements in the five criteria.

Please do not include any additional materials, such as promotional materials, annual reports, etc. Such
items will not be considered by the selection panel.

Your nomination may include as many as three letters of support. Each support letter must be attached
to your nomination. Support letters that arrive after the submission deadline or separately from your
nomination will not be considered by the selection panel.

Your nomination may include as many as three print or electronic photographs. All photographs must be
attached to your nomination. Photographs, in any format, that arrive after the submission deadline or
separately from your nomination will not be considered by the selection panel. EDA is unable to return
submitted photographs.

For nominations mailed or couriered as hard copy, please provide an original complete nomination plus
four copies of your complete nomination package. For nomination packages sent electronically, please
attach all documents to just one email.

Your nomination may be sent by US mail, by a courier service or electronically. However, your complete
nomination must be sent by only one of these methods. Nominees are encouraged to remember that
issues may arise that could delay your mail delivery in Washington, DC. Delivery by a courier service
such as FedEx, UPS, etc. is recommended.

Courier or mail your nomination to:

E-mail one complete nomination package to: [email protected]
Please consolidate your nomination into one email attachment. Please do not send multiple emails.
A letter acknowledging receipt of your nomination will be mailed to you.

Nominations must be received by close of business on April 12, 2007.

Electronic copies of this nomination brochure may be downloaded from www.eda.gov. Additional copies
may be requested by calling EDA’s Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Division at (202) 482-2900.

Attention: EDA Excellence Awards 2007
Economic Development Administration
Department of Commerce, Room 7816
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230

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This Information Page must be completed and attached as the first page of your nomination package. You
may download this page, complete it as a fillable MSWord document (click here) and attach it to your
nomination package as hardcopy or as an emailed nomination. Please provide all information requested
below. This completed page must accompany your nomination for the EDA Excellence in Economic
Development Awards 2007.
Organization name:________________________________________________________________________________________
Street address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State and ZIP Code: ______________________________________________________ Congressional District(s): ________
Preferred telephone contact number: ______________________________________ Fax: ________________________________
e-mail address:____________________________________________________________________________________________
Web address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Mark only one of the following to indicate the nomination category:
Excellence in Urban or Suburban Economic Development
Excellence in Rural Economic Development
Excellence in Enhancing Regional Competitiveness
Excellence in Economic Adjustment Strategies
Excellence in Technology-led Economic Development
Excellence in Community and Faith-Based Social Entrepreneurship
Excellence in Innovation

For Agency Use Only.

Logged by:

Date received:
Timely receipt of complete application
Yes No
Number of support letters included

Mark only one of the following to indicate the nomination type:
Organization’s overall efforts, or
Specific program or project of the organization:
Provide name of specific program or project: _______________________________________________________________
Yes No EDA is hereby authorized to publish a summary of this nomination if it qualifies as a finalist.
Yes No EDA is hereby authorized to publish contact information, including address, phone, fax, e-mail and website,
provided in this nomination.

Nominee Certification
Signature of Nominee Representative:__________________________________________________________________________
I certify that I have the authority to represent the nominee organization in public matters. I also certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the
substantive statements in this application are true. I understand that if this application is found to contain substantive and willful
misrepresentations, the nominee will be disqualified from the award competition. [Your signature will be accepted on electronic submissions.]
Please complete the following contact information of Nominee Representative:
(This information will be used in contacting finalists and winners)

Print name of nominee representative: _________________________________________________________________________
Print title of nominee: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Representative’s preferred telephone contact number: __________________________ Fax number: __________________________
E-mail address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Confidentiality

The selection scores and content deliberations used to select finalists and winners will not be disclosed except to the extent provided by law.
Endorsements

The Award for Excellence in Economic Development is honorary only, and does not constitute an endorsement of any revenue producing
goods, publications, or services the winner may offer.
OMB Control No. 0610-0101

Nomination Form

expires 06/30/2008

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Additional copies of the Excellence in Economic
Development Awards 2007 nomination brochure can
be downloaded from the EDA Web site at
www.eda.gov or may be requested by calling EDA
Headquarters, Legislative and Intergovernmental
Affairs Division at (202) 482-2900.

Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to
comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information
displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Approved Number for this Collection is 0610-0101 expires 06/30/2008.
The information is used by EDA to recognize outstanding economic development activities of national importance and to determine those
applicants best meeting the preannounced criteria. No confidentiality for the information submitted is promised or provided except that which
is exempt under 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4) as confidential business information.
The public reporting burden for this collection is estimated to average 3 hours per response including the time for reviewing instructions,
searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send
comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden
to: Economic Development Administration, Herbert C. Hoover Building, Washington, D.C. 20230, and to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs of Management and Budget, Washington, D.C. 20503.

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