BCEDA Awarded Twice More For Economic Development

The Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance (BCEDA) has received two additional Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) recognizing outstanding achievements in communities with populations of 200,000-500,000. Baldwin Preparatory Academy earned the Silver Award in the category of “Talent Development & Retention,” which BCEDA says is “a testament to its commitment to address workforce challenges, foster economic growth and prepare students for future careers.” BCEDA also received Silver Awards in IEDC’s “Promotional Awards” category for communications that went beyond standard reporting to deliver distinctive storytelling tools. BCEDA says its “2024 Year in Review highlighted initiatives and measurable results in a creative format that engaged stakeholders. The 30-Year Economic Impact Report, produced for BCEDA’s anniversary, showcased three decades of contributions, investor ROI [return on investment] and a bold vision for the future.” Additionally, earlier this year, BCEDA and Baldwin County Public Schools earned the Site Selectors Guild’s 2025 Project with a Purpose Award for Baldwin Preparatory Academy. IDEC is a nonprofit serving economic developers that honor economic development organizations that consistently demonstrate excellence and lead transformational projects for their communities.