NREDA presents President's Award at National Conference

    DENVER, CO, September 17, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- A delegation of over 100 members of National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA) attended the Association's annual conference in Denver, Colorado, July 15-17, 2015 at The Warwick Hotel Denver. Honored at the NREDA Awards Luncheon was Dana J. Baker & Shawnna L. Silvius, "2015 NREDA President's Award" recipients.

"Dana J. Baker was chosen for this honor for his leadership as a PDI Past President and service to the board of directors from 2008 to 2014. He also served on the following committees: Executive, Conference, Professional Development, Finance, Legislative, Nominations, Public Relations & Marketing, Strategic Alliances and the SMART Rural Communities. Dana has been a regular attendee at annual conferences and committee work as well as the board strategic planning sessions and Washington DC trips for the board. Dana's company is a tremendous financial supporter for NREDA and supports his employees in their volunteer efforts for NREDA. NREDA is grateful for Dana's drive to make the regional membership plan a priority. Dana is also being recognized for his leadership with the telecom community and bringing REDL&G education and economic development efforts to the telephone cooperatives," stated Rand Fisher, NREDA president.

"Shawnna L. Silvius was chosen for this honor for her service to NREDA on the Public Relations and Marketing Committee and her diligent, creative work on the twice monthly newsletter, the NREDA News Brief. Shawnna works tirelessly at the annual conferences taking photos, writing articles for the newsletter and working with volunteers to capture the learning components from various presenters and allied partners. Shawnna is a champion for rural America and stays updated on economic development matters. She has an eye for information that would be beneficial for members," added Fisher.

The President's Award recognizes outstanding support of NREDA and its mission and purpose. Recipients are those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their own economic development position, shown leadership through committee work or at the board level and have gone above and beyond in their efforts on NREDA's behalf to grow rural America.

About NREDA
NREDA is an organization of economic development professionals focused on the issues and opportunities of rural America. It is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of its membership through ongoing education and networking programs, while serving as an information source and conduit for business retention and expansion efforts for NREDA members and the areas they serve. For more information about NREDA visit http://www.nreda.org or contact NREDA headquarters at (515) 284-1421.

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