Brampton Wins Gold in Vancouver

The Brampton Economic Development Office received a gold medal in the Advertising Campaign category and a gold medal in the Branding Application category at EDAC’s Marketing Canada Awards. The awards ceremony took place during EDAC's Annual Conference held in Vancouver, British Columbia on September 20th, 2009. The Marketing Canada Awards recognize excellence in promoting communities and furthering their economic development priorities.

These national awards from EDAC build on the efforts of the City of Brampton to attract new investment through brand recognition and marketing. The Brampton Economic Development Office launched the new brand “Brampton, Where? (Here.)” and the “Everything Brampton” Mass Media campaign earlier in the year.

The Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) is Canada's national organization of economic developers, pursuing excellence in the field since 1968. The association's mission is to enhance the professional competence of economic development officers and ensure placement of qualified people in the field of economic development; to advance economic development as a distinct, recognized, and self-governing profession; and to contribute to Canada's economic well-being.

Each year, recipients of Canada Marketing Awards across the country are recognized for excellence in promoting their communities and furthering their economic development priorities. The awards also kick-start discussion and provide a forum to share best practices and enhance the marketing efforts of all those working in the field of economic development.

Click here to learn more about the Economic Developers Association of Canada.