Honoring 30 Years of Economic Excellence and Regional Impact
On November 5, 2025, LAEDC hosted the milestone 30th Annual EDDY Awards at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, bringing together 500+ leaders from business, government, education, and the community to celebrate the people and organizations driving inclusive economic growth across Los Angeles County. The evening was emceed by Sheba Turk, CBS Los Angeles, who guided a fast-moving program of recognition, reflection, and regional pride.
2025 Honorees
International Award of the Year: Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
Corporate Partner of the Year:FOX
Strategic Engagement Partner of the Year:California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CSU Dominguez Hills, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Northridge, and CSU Fullerton
Workforce Development Partner of the Year:Brotherhood Crusade
Small Business Partner of the Year:Porto’s Bakery
Medium Business Partner of the Year:See’s Candies
Most Business-Friendly City – Small City:City of Montebello
Most Business-Friendly City – Large City:City of Glendale
Special Guests & Presenters
We were honored to welcome a cross-section of civic and industry leaders who helped present awards and celebrate our honorees, including Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan, Assemblymember Harabedian, Assemblymember Mike Fong, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, and Consul General of Croatia, Dean of the Los Angeles Consular Corp, Renee Pea, andMetta World Peace, among others.
Thank You to the Host Committee
A massive thank-you to our Host Committee—LAEDC’s year-round Sponsorship Committee—whose leadership, outreach, and generosity power this event and our broader mission. Their efforts are invaluable to LAEDC’s success and to the impact we deliver across the region.
Interested in joining this committee to support our signature events and LAEDC’s sole annual fundraiser? Email [email protected].
About the EDDYS
The EDDY Awards are LAEDC’s signature gala and only annual fundraising event. Proceeds directly support programs advancing inclusive growth, workforce pathways, business assistance, industry partnerships, and actionable economic research throughout L.A. County.
To our sponsors, thank you. Your support makes the EDDYS possible and sustains LAEDC’s programs that create jobs, strengthen communities, and expand equitable opportunity across Los Angeles County. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and investment in our region’s future.
