KIDC recognizes one individual each year for economic development contributions to their community and to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This year, SEDC's conference will be held in Charleston, West Virginia on October 14-18, 2000. Nominations will be accepted through June 30 for the 2000 competition.
Volunteers are the backbone of every community's economic development efforts.
This award recognizes those members who actively pursue their own and their fellow members' professional development through KIDC activities. The purpose of this program is to encourage participation in KIDC initiatives and to engender among KIDC members a feeling of collective commitment to the continuous improvement of economic development professionals statewide. The first-ever KIDC Founders Awards were presented at the 1996 KIDC Annual Meeting and Governor's Economic Development Conference by Governor Paul Patton and 1996 KIDC President Dan Tobergte. Other award winners include Deborah Gray, Jim Holton, Lisa Payne, Bryan Quinsey, Rene True, Pamela Trautner and Lisa Wilson. Please refer to the listing of Founders Award for Service to KIDC criteria.