Recent Accolades

Nationally Recognized

The Development Corporation of Abilene has received numerous local, statewide, and national awards and recognition for innovative programs and strategies throughout the years. Recognized regularly as one of the best places for business and family life, the DCOA is the leader in the Abilene region. Some highlights of recent recognition can be found below.
Recent Awards

2024

Economic Development Organization of the Year from Business Facilities

Best in Show Nominee – 1 of 14 in the world – for Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report from International Economic Development Council

Gold Medal for Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report from International Economic Development Council

Silver Medal for Print Promotion from International Economic Development Council

Workforce Excellence Award from Texas Economic Development Council

Small Business Campaign of the Year from United Way of Abilene

2023

International Economic Development Organization of the Year from International Economic Development Council

Corporate Investment Award from Trade & Industry Development
Lancium Expansion

Silver Medal for DevelopAbilene Social Media from International Economic Development Council

Silver Medal for Ability in Abilene Video Campaign from International Economic Development Council

Bronze Medal for DevelopAbilene.com from International Economic Development Council

Bronze Medal for Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report from International Economic Development Council

Economic Excellence Recognition from Texas Economic Development Council

2022

Misty Mayo named Top 50 Economic Developer in North America by Consultant Connect

Deal of the Year Impact Award in the Renewable Energy Category from Business Facilities
Lancium Expansion

Community Impact Award from Trade and Industry Development
Great Lakes Cheese Expansion

Gold Shovel Award from AreaDevelopment
DCOA project contributing to Texas’ win

Economic Excellence Recognition from Texas Economic Development Council

2021

Gold Shovel Award from AreaDevelopment
DCOA project contributing to Texas’ win

Economic Excellence Recognition from Texas Economic Development Council

Community Economic Development Award for Innovativeness from Texas Economic Development Council
Great Lakes Cheese Expansion

#8 In the Nation for Top Metros Ranking by Total Projects (with population less than 200,000) from Site Selection Magazine

2020

Economic Excellence Recognition from Texas Economic Development Council

Community Economic Development Award for Community Commitment and Leverage from Texas Economic Development Council
Hartmann’s, Inc. Expansion