Innovator of the Year Award

NCEDA presents this award to an individual for their leadership on a unique and impactful state, regional or local initiative designed to overcome a specific challenge or capitalize on an opportunity relevant to the economic development field.

Our Current Honoree

Tiffany Henry
Jackson County Economic Development

Our Previous Honoree

2025: Blake Moyer – Surry County Economic Development Partnership
2024: Mary Lesa Pegg – Norfolk Southern
2023: Robert Van Geons – Fayetteville-Cumberland County Economic Development