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Awards

MEDA is pleased to present the annual MEDA Awards, a program to celebrate the people, programs, and projects that are transforming lives across the State of Maryland. The MEDA Awards showcase efforts to attract new businesses, assist existing businesses, redevelop business districts, market communities, and support economic development throughout the state. The MEDA Awards are presented at the Awards Banquet held during the MEDA Annual Conference.

Click here to view former MEDA Award winners. Click here to view the MEDA Hall of Fame.


2025 MEDA Award Winners

2025 MEDA Large Community Economic Development Project: Hoen Lithograph Campus

Nominated by: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development 

2025 MEDA Small Community Economic Development Project: Oasis Fresh Foods Market Project

Nominated by: Charles County Economic Development Department

2025 MEDA Large Community Economic Development Program: BGE’s Smart Energy for Economic Development (SEED) Program

Nominated by: Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE)

2025 MEDA Small Community Economic Development Program: Queen Anne’s County Career Center Initiative

Nominated by: Queen Anne’s County Economic & Tourism Development

2025 MEDA Large Community Economic Development Marketing Initiative: Be Next Campaign

Nominated by: Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation

2025 MEDA Small Community Economic Development Marketing Initiative: Make It. In The Mountains – Elevating the Outdoors: A Regional Approach to Growing Western Maryland’s Outdoor Economy

Nominated by: Garrett County Government Department of Business Development

2025 MEDA Transformative Economic Development Award: Baltimore Street Access Project

Nominated by: Cumberland Economic Development Corporation

2025 MEDA Rising Star: Martin Proulx

2025 MEDA Hall of Fame: Lawrence F. Twele, CEcD

2025 MEDA Volunteer of the Year: Marva Jo Camp

MEDA AWARDS SPONSORS

The Economic Development Project, Program, and Marketing Initiative Sponsor:

 

Individual Awards Sponsor:

The Volunteer of the Year Sponsor: