September 7, 2005 – The Economic Development Administration proudly announced the winners of the Excellence in Economic Development Awards 2005.

Excellence in Urban or Suburban Economic Development
Greater Louisville, Inc.
Specific Program: High Impact Portfolio
Louisville, Kentucky

Excellence in Rural Economic Development
Satsop Development Park, Grays Harbor Public Development Authority
Elma, Washington

Excellence in Regional Competitiveness in Economic Development
Ben Franklin Technology PArtners of Central ad Northern Pennsylvania
Specific Program: The Powder Metals Initiative
Erie, Pennsylvania

Excellence in Economic Adjustment Economic Development
Florida Small Business Development Center Network
Pensacola, Florida

Excellence inTechnology-led Economic Development
Sandia Science and Technology Park
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Excellence in Community and Faith-Based Economic Development
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County, Inc.
Eugene, Oregon

Excellence in Innovation in Economic Development
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development
Specific Program: Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania