Scholarship Opportunities

TEDC Scholarship Program

The TEDC Scholarship Program is designed to provide continuing educational opportunities for members who are professionals in economic development. During 1989, the board of directors voted to establish a trust account to fund the TEDC Scholarship Program. Interest from the invested money provides two scholarships, awarded twice a year. As the account grows, we plan to increase the number of scholarships. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition/registration fees only for economic development education. Selection of scholarship recipients is made by the TEDC board. Solicitations for applications will be taken twice a year with recipients being announced at our fall and spring conferences.

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All members are encouraged to participate in the program.

Fred H. Harris Professional of the Year Award

The Tennessee Economic Development Council presents the Fred H. Harris Professional of the Year award. It is given in recognition of the achievements of an outstanding economic development professional within the state of Tennessee.

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Jim Spradley Volunteer of the Year Award

Each year the Tennessee Economic Development Council presents the Jim Spradley Volunteer of the Year Award in Economic Development. This award recognizes those individuals who give of their time and talent to further the economic progress of our state. We honor this person, and the Tennessee Economic Development Professional of the Year, at an awards ceremony during our annual Fall Conference.

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