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2026 Advocate for Economic Development Advancement Award

The recipient of this award is someone who has made an impact with demonstrated success in advocating for policies, programs, projects, or initiatives in economic development at the LOCAL or STATE level.

This individual will have a proven track record of innovative approaches or ideas that have advanced economic development policies or projects.
They have a dedication to community improvement, sustainability, and long term investment.
They have produced tangible results and positive outcomes in community impact.
They collaborate with diverse groups such as government, business, and the public to improve quality of life.

The MEDA Advocacy Committee will review and select the top individual. Submissions must be received by the close of business on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed/considered.

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Please share why or how you believe this individual has made an impact or advanced economic development as part of their professional or personal life. The committee is looking for individuals with a demonstrated history of innovation, commitment, leadership, and community/industry impact.

Please include supporting documentation such as project impact reports, launched innovative programs/initiatives, key economic indicator statistics, media coverage, previous awards/recognition. These materials can be emailed separately to Meghan Swain at meghan@medaweb.org.

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Contact Information of Person Nominating:

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Please submit any materials you deem appropriate to support your nominee to Meghan Swain at meghan@medaweb.org by Wednesday, February 4 2026. Materials submitted after submission due date will not be provided to the MEDA Advocacy Committee for consideration.

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