ASSOCIATE
DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATIONS
AWARDS of
EXCELLENCE
IN ECONOMIC EVELOPMENT
Call for Nominations
2014 ADO Awards of Excellence Entry Form
Please complete this section for each entry.
Organization:
Nominee/Contact Name:
Project/ Program Name:
Category for Entry:
Date Project Began:
Your Name:
Your Email:
Email:
Date of Completion:
Your Phone:
Award Descriptions:
Mover & Shaker Award
Nominees have altered the landscape of their environs, taking their economic development efforts or
organization to a new level through innovation, experimentation, bold vision or calculated risk.
The McArthur Award
Awarded for leading the troops into battle and seizing the high ground. Advancing the cause of
economic development through seemingly insurmountable odds, including but not limited to, lack of
resources, scarcity of staff, negative media coverage, economic calamity, natural disasters or similar
hurdles.
The Plays Well With Others Award
For cross-ADO teamwork. When the going gets tough, the tough partner. Nominees demonstrate
collaboration and cooperation across the ADO network to solve regional problems, seize new
opportunities or build vitality and community wealth regardless of service area or locale.
The Van Winkle Award
For the ADO with the greatest progress in reinventing a sleepy town. Nominees show initiative in
creating new programs, services or campaigns to boost the economic vitality of their communities in
new and exciting ways.
Coloring Outside the Lines Award
For overall creativity in marketing traditionally and/or online, nominees think out of the box, are not
afraid to tackle old problems with new approaches, taking the road less traveled to bolster awareness,
improve public perception, increase leads or build new business in the process.
Spice Things Up Award
This award recognizes nominees who are doing amazing things to promote economic development with
limited resources. Nominees make the most of a little, adding a little panache to their eco-devo
activities, pulling rabbits out of hats when they are fresh out of rabbits… and hats.
George Washington Award
Recognized for outstanding leadership in the state’s economic development landscape, nominees stand
head and shoulders above the crowd, serving as an inspiration to other economic development entities
and individuals through leadership, vision, professionalism, perseverance, and commitment to their
craft.
This section is intended to provide an overview of the project.
1. Please provide a brief description of the project.
2. What is the goal or purpose of this project?
3. Who are the participants in this project? Who was involved in
planning/implementation? Who is affected?
4. What has been the impact of the project? How effective has it been in furthering
economic development in your community? Identify any tangible and/or intangible
results and value added.
5. Is this project replicable or transferable? Can it be adapted for use in other
communities? What lessons have been learned?
6. In what ways is this project innovative or creative?
7. Are there any other relevant details not covered above or specific to your category?