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Star of the Southwest Awards
Application and Guidelines
Each year at its annual conference, SWREDA recognizes projects funded by the Austin EDA
Regional Office that demonstrate significant economic impact for the community, a meaningful
commitment by the private sector, and a return on investment for EDA. The SWREDA board
members from each state will solicit project applications and award one project which will be
presented and showcased at the conference. Applications are due October 31, 2019 and this
year’s SWREDA conference will be held December 4-6 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Eligibility Projects for Nomination:
Project must have been awarded by EDA and completed since 2010.
Project must demonstrate ongoing quantitative and qualitative results in that EDD
region.
Project must also demonstrate success in addressing goals of the EDD’s CEDS.
Requirements for Projects Awarded:
A representative of the business and the EDD will provide a project overview at the
conference and participate in the Awards Reception to provide in-depth information and
answer questions.
Each project will be featured at a table with accompanying materials about the project
including but not limited to exterior and interior photos, maps, printed materials, and
samples if applicable.
Awarded project representatives will receive complimentary conference registration and
a stipend for travel costs.
Applications must include all information, contacts, photos, maps and other documents that
support the application. The application must be submitted to at least one of the board members
from your state listed below.
Arkansas:
Renee Dycus, Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District,
Dwayne Pratt, West Central Arkansas Planning & Development District, [email protected]
Louisiana:
Heather Urena, Kistatchie-Delta Regional Planning & Development District, [email protected]
Oklahoma:
Debora Glasgow, South Western Oklahoma Development Authority, [email protected]
Jonathan Cross, Northern Oklahoma Development Authority, [email protected]
New Mexico:
Sandy Chancey, Eastern Plains Council of Governments, [email protected]
Priscilla Lucero, Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments, [email protected]
Texas:
Ron Garza, Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, [email protected]
Betty Voights, Capital Area Council of Governments, [email protected]
If you have any questions about the application process or requirements, please email Betty
Voights or call at 512.916.6008.
Contact Information
Economic Development District/COG Name:
Primary Project Contact at EDD:
Project Location: (Map must be included)
EDD website:
Project Information
Grantee: (Provide name, title and contact information)
Business(es) benefiting from the grant award: (Provide name, title and contact information)
EDA Investment:
Total Project Amount:
All Private Investment:
Total Jobs Created/Retained:
Brief Description of Project:
Project Results and Timeline:
How does the project address the identified needs or goals of the EDD’s CEDS?
What is the status of the project today? Describe any additional expansions, include investment and employment.
Which aspects of this project make it a strong candidate for this award?
List all project partners and their organizations. (Provide name, title and contact information)
Who will be representing your project at the awards ceremony? (Provide name, title and contact information)
What are the plan for the recipient’s table during the reception, including display and materials?
Please attach the EDD logo, photos and other information relevant to the application.
