ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT QUARTERLY
NEDC19
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
NATIONAL AWARDS
FOR EXCELLENCE
2019
The 2019 National Economic Development
Awards for Excellence winners were announced
at a gala event held at the Adelaide Zoo as part
of the 2019 National Economic Development
Conference on October 24.
Congratulations to all the finalists and winners
whose success is evidence of the innovative
economic development programs transforming
Australian communities.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SINGLE EVENT OR ACTIVITY
This award recognises the effort and drive required
to host or manage a successful event or activity. It
recognises that discrete projects or events can be
catalytic economic development initiatives.
WINNER
SCENIC RIM REGIONAL COUNCIL
2018 Scenic Rim Eat Local Week
Eat Local Week was staged in multiple venues over
nine days, with total attendance of nearly 40,000
people and contributing over $2 million to the
regional economy. In 2018, the event generated
11,080 visitor nights in the region with overnight
visitors spending approximately $1.4million.
www.eatlocalweek.com.au/
FINALIST
LOGAN CITY COUNCIL
Logan City Council - Queensland Small
Business Week 2018
Set against the natural beauty of the Scenic Rim,
Eat Local Week is Australia’s most authentic food
festival.
Scenic Rim Eat Local Week celebrates the produce,
farmers, food artisans and natural beauty of the
Scenic Rim.
The program is overflowing with more than 90 must-
see and taste experiences.
To celebrate Queensland Small Business Week
(QSBW) 2018, an initiative of the Queensland State
Government, City of Logan hosted 19 events across
the week to provide small businesses with the tools
and information to successfully grow their business.
A variety of events were hosted across the
City of Logan by the Logan Office of Economic
Development (LOED). All activities and events
focussed on delivering practical information, advice
and networking opportunities.
www.logan.qld.gov.au/
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