Baldwin Alliance Earns Three Recognitions

The Baldwin Alliance and its partners have earned three recognitions from the International Economic Development Council as part of its 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards. The organization received the Excellence in Economic Development Award in the “Multi-Year Collaborative Economic Development” category for its work developing the South Alabama Mega Site and securing Novelis’ investment in Bay Minette. BaldwinAlliance.com was recognized in the “General Purpose Website” category for its innovative approach to economic development marketing and stakeholder engagement. Baldwin Preparatory Academy’s partnership with Coastal Alabama Community College received an award in the “Postsecondary Education Partnership” category for its dual enrollment programming and innovative workforce development model.