30 Years Strong Workforce Development Awards

We appreciate your initiative in nominating a deserving employer or team for the 30 Years Strong: Workforce Development Awards. Your nominations help us highlight and honor the remarkable contributions made by our partners within the workforce development sphere. Thank you for being a part of this process and helping us celebrate excellence in our community.

All nominations must be submitted by November 14, 2026.

For questions, please contact your primary WSNCT contact or Diana Carranza at dcarranza@dfwjobs.com

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Economic Development Excellence Award- Celebrates an Economic Development Corporation demonstrating outstanding dedication to collaboration in workforce development.Catalyst in Education Award - Honors educational partners (ISDs, colleges, universities), introducing groundbreaking strategies and solutions within workforce development.Community Impact Award - Celebrates a community organization or Local Government making a meaningful difference in workforce development and local communities.Bright Beginnings Award - Recognizes a Texas Rising Star-certified early learning program providing exceptional care and education to young children.Workforce Champion of the Year Award - Recognizes an individual, team, or organization that has made substantial contributions to workforce development, creating lasting impacts on the lives of individuals and the growth of businesses in North Central Texas.

Economic Development Excellence Award

The Economic Development Excellence Award celebrates an EDC in North Central Texas that has shown outstanding leadership and innovation in driving economic growth and workforce development. This prestigious honor recognizes those who have successfully created impactful partnerships, fostered collaboration, and achieved significant, measurable results.

The ideal recipient has a proven ability to unite diverse stakeholders around a common vision for economic prosperity. Their work demonstrates a deep commitment to building a stronger workforce and a more vibrant community. By forging powerful connections and implementing forward-thinking strategies, they have created lasting positive change that benefits both the local economy and its residents. This award honors their dedication to creating opportunities and building a foundation for sustained success.

Please share how this Economic Development Corporation exemplifies these qualities of the Economic Development Excellence Award.*

Catalyst in Education Award

The Catalyst in Education Award honors an ISD or College in North Central Texas that demonstrates exceptional creativity and forward-thinking in advancing education within the workforce development landscape. This award celebrates innovators who courageously challenge traditional approaches and pioneer new pathways to learning and skill development.

The ideal nominee has a track record of implementing groundbreaking strategies that create transformative change. Their work inspires new ways of thinking and equips individuals with the skills needed for the modern workforce. By pushing boundaries and redefining what is possible in education, they serve as a true catalyst for progress, shaping a brighter and more skilled future for our entire community.

Please share how this team or organization exemplifies the qualities of the Catalyst in Education Award.*

Community Impact Award

The Community Impact Award is presented to a team or organization that has made a profound and measurable difference in their community through dedicated workforce development initiatives. This award recognizes those who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to addressing local challenges and creating pathways to success for all residents.

The ideal recipient has a history of uplifting underserved populations by implementing targeted programs that foster skills, build careers, and strengthen the community from within. Their work creates tangible opportunities and generates lasting positive change, improving lives and building a more equitable and prosperous future. This honor celebrates their deep connection to the community and their impactful efforts to empower its people.

Please share how this team or organization exemplifies the qualities of the Community Impact Award.*

Bright Beginnings Award

The Bright Beginnings Award is a prestigious honor that celebrates an early learning program demonstrating excellence in providing high-quality care and education to children, while simultaneously supporting parents as they participate in the workforce. This award recognizes those who lay the groundwork for future workforce development by fostering a strong educational foundation in the earliest years of childhood.

The ideal nominee for the Bright Beginnings Award is an early learning program that has made a significant impact on both children and their families. They will have shown a commitment to high-quality care and education, implementing innovative and effective teaching methods that inspire a love of learning in children.

Please share how this team or organization exemplifies the qualities of the Bright Beginnings Award.*

Workforce Champion of the Year Award

The Workforce Champion of the Year Award is a highly esteemed honor that recognizes a team or organization that has made substantial contributions to workforce development in North Central Texas. This award acknowledges those who have created lasting impacts on the lives of individuals and the growth of businesses, shaping the economic landscape of the region.

The ideal nominee for the Workforce Champion of the Year Award will have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to workforce development. They will have initiated meaningful change, influencing both the personal growth of individuals and the overall progress of businesses in North Central Texas.

Please share how this team or organization exemplifies the qualities of the Workforce Champion of the Year Award.*

WSNCT 2026 Awards Nomination

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