New York State Economic Development Council

Nominate the Robert T. Dormer Economic Developer of the Year for 2026

Nominations should include the following criteria:

Outstanding performance in public or private sector in developing and administering an economic development program.
Distinguished service to one’s community by providing leadership in stimulating local economic development.
Demonstrated commitment to NYSEDC, its programs and its policies.
Demonstrated interest in assisting colleagues within the economic development profession.
Distinction in providing leadership with navigating challenges faced by the economic development community.
Demonstrated commitment to economic education and training.

Submit Nominations no later than Friday, April 10, 2026. Awards will be presented at the Annual Meeting Awards Banquet on May 20, 2026.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Organization *

Name of Nominee *

Title of Nominee *

Organization where the nominee is currently employed *

Please describe the nominees outstanding performance in public or private sector in developing and administering an economic development program. *

Please provide examples of the nominee's distinguished service to their community by providing leadership in stimulating local economic development.

Please describe the nominee's demonstrated commitment to NYSEDC, its programs and its policies.

Please describe the nominee's demonstrated interest in assisting colleagues within the economic development profession. *

Please describe the nominee's distinction in providing leadership with navigating challenges faced by the economic development community. *

Please describe the nominee's demonstrated commitment to economic education and training. *

Please attach any additional materials to support your nomination.

Nominee's headshot (JPG preferred)

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Economic Developer of the Year Nomination Form for 2026