This award goes to an industry that has shown excellence in the previous year in innovation, growth, community involvement or leadership. The winner is selected by the OCEDA board of directors and the criteria are based on many factors outside of specific growth numbers and hard data.
Past Recipients
- 2021 – GLO
- 2020 – II-VI
- 2019 – Babel Street
- 2016 – CSPIRE
- 2015 – CC Clark
- 2014 – OCH Regional Medical Center
- 2013 – Southwire
- 2012 – MFJ Enterprises
- 2011 – Gulf States Manufacturers
- 2010 – Clark Beverage Group
- 2009 – Weavexx
- 2008 – Gulf States Manufacturers
- 2007 – MFJ Enterprises
- 2006 – SemiSouth Laboratories
- 2005 – ClientLogic
- 2004 – Oktibbeha County Hospital
- 2003 – Synergetics
- 2002 – Weavexx
- 2001 – MPI Software Technology, Inc.
- 2000 – Garan Manufacturing
- 1999 – Southwire
- 1998 – FESCO
