NADO is excited to announce the 2025 recipients of the Aliceann Wohlbruck NADO Impact Awards! This annual program highlights the outstanding work of NADO members in areas such as regional planning, economic development, infrastructure, workforce, community resilience, and more. The selected projects showcase the meaningful results regional development organizations are delivering in communities nationwide and reflect the broad range of services they provide.
Named in honor of Aliceann Wohlbruck, NADO’s founding executive director, the awards pay tribute to her 24 years of steadfast advocacy for rural and small-town economic development through regional collaboration.
This year’s cohort includes 90 innovative projects led by 63 organizations across 26 states. Awardees will be recognized at NADO’s 2025 Annual Training Conference this October in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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