The award was first given in 1985 and was renamed in 1991 to honor Eunice Sullivan for her outstanding dedication and commitment to the economic development profession and the Florida Economic Development Council.

Check out the history​ of the Eunice Sullivan Economic Development Professional of the Year award.

Eligibility:

Any current member of the Florida Economic Development Council.

Nomination Process:

Members of the FEDC or any interested person or organization may submit nominations by completing the application form below and emailing the nominee's professional photo and bio to jblackman@fedconline.org. The judges may request additional information from the nominating party as required.

Competitive Criteria:

The Eunice Sullivan Economic Development Professional of the Year Award will be selected from statewide nominations. No district awards will be made.

Awards Ceremony:

The recipient will be recognized at the FEDC Awards Dinner held during the FEDC Annual Conference.