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.
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