2024 CALED Awards of Excellence Category: Collaborations/Partnerships

Collaborations/Partnerships honors programs and projects between various partners that exemplify the spirit of collaboration in economic development in 2023. Examples include cross-jurisdictional programs with regional benefits, initiatives between nonprofits and the public sector to further economic development, and successful economic development collaborations involving multiple departments within a jurisdiction.

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Collaboration questions

Describe the collaboration on this Project/Program (purpose, function, when it started & finished, and list multiple phases if any). Include the relationship between the collaboration partners. 10 points
What existing problems were solved or economic development needs met by this collaboration? How did this collaboration achieve its objectives and leverage partner resources? 10 points
What impact has the collaboration had on your county/city? 35 points

Please be as detailed as possible and use quantifiable and qualitative metrics. To further help you answer this question, remember CALED’s definition of economic development and try to tie that into your response.

CALED’s definition of economic development is the creation of wealth from which community benefits are realized. It is more than a jobs program, it’s an investment in growing your economy and enhancing the prosperity and quality of life for all residents. View more information on quantifiable and qualitative metrics.
What are the collaboration’s innovative and unique qualities that make it noteworthy to the field of economic development and how can this program be replicated in other communities? 35 points
How does your collaboration reflect CALED’s mission relative to achieving excellence in delivering economic development services to the community and business clients? CALED’s Mission: The California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) is the premier statewide professional economic development organization dedicated to advancing its members’ ability to achieve excellence in delivering economic development services to their communities and business clients. 10 points

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    There are two ways we will engrave your plaque award if you are a winner (see below). If you have any questions, please email laura@caled.org before March 11, 2024.

    2024
    Economic Development Collaboration
    Award of Excellence
    NAME OF PROJECT OR PROGRAM
    NAME OF COMPANY/ORGANIZATION TO BE ENGRAVED
    April 11, 2024

    2024
    Economic Development Collaboration
    Award of Merit
    NAME OF PROJECT OR PROGRAM
    NAME OF COMPANY/ORGANIZATION TO BE ENGRAVED
    April 11, 2024