List unveiled for IED Annual Awards 2024
The Institute of Economic Development (IED) has announced the nominees for its annual awards, marking the organisation's 40th anniversary as a professional body. The awards ceremony, scheduled for 6 November in the Great Hall at BMA house in London, will honour excellence and innovation in economic development across the UK.
Social Value Champion of the Year
The nominees for the Social Value Champion of the Year award, sponsored by Social Value Engine, are Charles Rapson, Strategic Lead for Social Economy Growth at West Midlands Combined Authority, Make Your Place at Southampton Business School and the Future Towns Innovation Hub at the University of Southampton, and The Sunspot at Jaywick Workspace, Tendring District Council.
Leader of the Year
The nominees for the Leader of the Year award, sponsored by WECD, are Becky Davies, Economic Development Manager at Torbay Council, Bev Hurley, CBE, CEO at YTKO, and Claire Pearce, former Director of Planning and Economic Development at This is Gravity Ltd.
Rising Star of the Year
The nominees for the Rising Star of the Year award, sponsored by AtkinsRealis, are Connor Conneely, Senior Economic Development Officer at Torbay Council, James Corden, Economic Development Planning Manager at National Highways, and Matt Budd, Associate Director at AMION Consulting.
Collaborative Initiative of the Year
The Collaborative Initiative of the Year award has three nominees: Cradle to Career (Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Right to Succeed Charity), Place-Based Impact Investing (PBII) initiative (The Good Economy), and STEP Fusion Programme (West Lindsey District Council).
Outstanding Impact
The Outstanding Impact award, sponsored by Key Cities, has three nominees: From trains to cranes - HS2 and the West Midlands' development boom (HS2 Limited and Arcadis Consulting (UK) Ltd), Salford Central Masterplan (English Cities Fund in partnership with Salford City Council), and The Business and Tourism Programme: Boosting the economic legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games (West Midlands Growth Company).
Team of the Year
The nominees for the Team of the Year award, sponsored by Copper Consultancy, are the Economic Development Team at Basildon Council, the Economic Growth and Housing Service at Sefton Council, and the Economy Team at Torbay Council.
Most Innovative Project of the Year
The nominees for the Most Innovative Project of the Year award were not specified in the provided text.
Outstanding Contribution to Economic Development
An additional award, Outstanding Contribution to Economic Development, will be announced during the ceremony.
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Nigel Wilcock, IED Executive Director, expressed gratitude to AtkinsRealis, Growth Maturity Index, Pegasus Group, Lichfields, and WECD for their sponsorship of the Annual Conference, with opportunities for conference and awards packages still available.
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Innovation in the Most Innovative Project of the Year was showcased by the nominees, which were not specified in the provided text. The awards ceremony also included the presentation of the Outstanding Contribution to Economic Development award, which will be given during the ceremony.