The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) is pleased to announce the EDA Excellence in Economic Development Awards 2008 to recognize exemplary economic development accomplishments in your communities. The Awards 2008 nomination brochure is available for you to review and download at

http://www.eda.gov/PDF/EDAawardsbrochure2008.pdf.

The brochure discusses the nomination categories, eligibility and selection criteria and the evaluation process.

EDA is accepting nominations through April 16, 2008.

If you have any questions please contact Barbara Earman in EDA’s Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Division at 202.482.4521.