Baldwin Preparatory Academy Wins International Award

Baldwin Preparatory Academy in Loxley has been recognized with a Silver Award from the International Economic Development Council as part of its 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards. In collaboration with the Baldwin Alliance, the school received an award in the “Postsecondary Education Partnership” category for communities with populations between 200,000 and 500,000. The recognition highlights their innovative approach to preparing the next generation of skilled workers while strengthening Baldwin County’s workforce pipeline. Internationally recognized, it highlights the collaborative partnership between the academy and Coastal Alabama Community College (CACC) that provides high school students with direct access to college coursework, industry-recognized credentials and hands-on career training before graduation. CACC provides dual-enrollment opportunities in both academic and career-technical programs; instructional materials; laboratory resources; certification support; and workforce engagement experiences, including industry tours, field trips, networking opportunities and employer partnerships. Students earn free college credit while completing career-focused training aligned with the needs of Baldwin County employers.