The Economic Developers Association of Manitoba (EDAM) will be holding their 7th Annual Manitoba Economic Development Awards on May 11, 2023. These awards recognize excellence in Economic Development across the province of Manitoba.
Four categories are represented each year: Rising Star, Project of the Year (Under $100,000), Project of the Year (Over $100,000), and Award of Distinction. This year there are 7 outstanding nominations within the four categories.
The awards will be presented in Brandon during the EDAM annual forum on May 10-12. All nominees will receive one complimentary gala ticket. We encourage family, friends, and co-workers to come and celebrate. Additional gala tickets can be purchased by emailing Lee Hurton at edammanitoba@gmail.com
The nominations are as follows:
Rising Star:
• Cyndie Mitchell, Economic Development Officer, Lac du Bonnet Community Development Corporation
• Monique Chenier, Economic Development & Tourism Manager, Sunrise Corner
Economic Development Project of the Year (Under $100,000):
• Dauphin Place Grand Strategy, Tourism Dauphin
• The Russell Thrift Shop, Russell, MB
Project of the Year (Over $100,000):
• Hamiota 55+ Senior Centre and R Store Community Co-op Inc, Hamiota, MB
• Fibre Optic to Households, Municipality of Brenda-Waskada
Award of Distinction
• Tammy Dziadek, General Manager, Community Futures East Interlake Inc.
“Congratulations to all the nominees, EDAM is proud to recognize the work they have done to better their communities,” said King. EDAM is a dynamic organization which aims to connect, educate and inform the various practitioners and groups of practitioners working in the field of economic development in Manitoba.
“EDAM is happy to support, educate and recognize the economic development sector in Manitoba,” said King.
