2008 Governor's Rural and Regional Development Conference

Winners for the 2008 Excellence and Main Street Awards were announced at the 34^th Annual Governor’s Rural and Regional Development Conference, which took place September 24-26 in the communities of Cave Creek and Carefree. The awards were presented by Governor Janet Napolitano during a luncheon on the final day of the event.

The Excellence Awards honor partnerships, organizations, associations, service clubs, and companies that have created and implemented community and economic development strategies for regions in the past year. The Main Street Awards recognize outstanding projects, activities and individuals in Arizona’s designated Main Street communities.

Fourteen awards were presented. Click here to see a list of awards and descriptions.

More than 600 attendees participated in the 2008 conference. Next year’s conference will be hosted by the City of Litchfield Park. The Wigwam Resort will be the site for conference sessions, August 26-28, 2009.

Click here to download PowerPoint presentations from 2008 conference sessions.

For 2007 RDC information, click here.

For 2006 RDC information, click here.
For photo highlights from the 2006 RDC, click here. (press slide show on the lower right-hand corner)