Awards

Click on the links below to view recent award presentations.

Awards RECEIVED by the BCEDC

New Hampshire Business Review (NHBR)

International Economic Development Council (IEDC)

National Association of Development Organizations (NADO)

SBA NH Financial Services Advocate of the Year, 2000 Award

1999 NH Chapter International Association of Personnel in Employment Security (IAPES)

1999 Innovation Award for Workforce Development

Excellence in Community Economic Development

Awards PRESENTED by the BCEDC

Directors Award | BCEDC Appreciation Award | The Norman Marsh Award | The Corporate Soul Award | The Bill Seed Founders Award

Directors Award

The BCEDC Directors Award is presented annually at the Meeting of Incorporators to an area business or individual in recognition of their contribution to the economic vitality of Belknap County.

Winners from previous years include:

1998 - Hampshire Hospitality Holdings
1999 - The J. Jill Group
2000 - Eptam Plastics
2001 - Banking Community
2002 - LRGHealthcare
2003 - Gunstock Recreation Area
2004 - Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center

2005 - Laconia Savings Bank
2006 - Meredith Village Savings Bank
2007 - The Bahre Family/NHIS
2008 - Lakes Region Linen
2009 - Lakes Region Community College

2010 - Rusty McLear

Appreciation Award

Occasionally at the Annual Meeting, the BCEDC uses the opportunity to thank individuals who have gone above and beyond to assist the BCEDC to achieve its mission to promote economic growth in the region.

2000	Belknap County was recognized for their innovative public-private partnership. David Haley was recognized for his commitment and leadership.
2002	Jennifer Boulanger, Citizens Bank Jeffrey Taylor, Jeffrey Taylor & Associates Susan Berry, US Commercial Services, Department of Commerce
2003	Adrienne Stevens, Southern New Hampshire University Bill Beyer as retiring chair.
2004	Representatives Gordon Bartlett, Bob Holbrook, Bob LaFlamme, David Lawton, Tom Rice
2005	Commissioner Christopher Boothby
2006	Marian Gill
2007	Joe Laplante
2008	Fred Clausen Don Morrissey
2009	Jim Fitzgerald Southern New Hampshire University

Norman Marsh Award

Named for the late Belknap County Commissioner, this award is presented to an individual who works daily for the benefit of the residents of this region.

2000 - Chief Baker
2001 - Judge Martin
2002 - Senator Carl Johnson
2003 - Tom Clairmont
2004 - Mark Thurston

2005 - Bill and Erika Johnson

2006 - Alan Robichaud

2007 - Alex Ray

2008 - Jim Carroll

2009 - Peggy Selig

2010 - Don Morrissey

Corporate Soul Award

This award recognizes a business or organization with a deep commitment to the essence of community. They continuously work to make a difference. 2000 - Healthcare

2001 - NH Employment Security Authority, The Taylor Community
2002 - Lakes Region Conservation Trust
2003 - Lakes Region Day Care
2004 - Lakes Region United Way
2005 - Laconia Area Community Land Trust

2006 - Laconia Housinng & Redevelopment
2007 - U.S.D.A. Rural Development
2008 - All Metal Industries, inc.
2009 - Patrick's Pub & Eatery

2010 - Laconia Athletic & Swim Club

Bill Seed Founder's Award

This is a new award to honor an individual that has provided extraordinary service to Belknap County Economic Development Council. This award may or may not be given annually.

2003 - Bill Seed
2005 - Senator Carl Johnson
2006 - Eliza Leadbeater
2008 - Bill Beyer

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