EVENT: 31ST ANNUAL EDDY AWARDS
Celebrating Leadership. Expanding Opportunity.
Join the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation for the 31st Annual EDDY Awards on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena.
The EDDY Awards celebrate the businesses and organizations creating jobs, strengthening communities, and advancing economic opportunity across Los Angeles County. This year’s honorees demonstrate the many ways leadership can shape our region’s future, from expanding access to healthcare and meaningful careers to supporting entrepreneurship, informing business decisions, and connecting Los Angeles to the world.
Come together with leaders from business, government, education, and community for an evening of recognition, connection, and regional pride.
Corporation of the Year
AltaMed
Recognizing corporate leadership that strengthens communities and advances a more inclusive regional economy.
Through community-based healthcare, a commitment to health equity, and workforce development, AltaMed helps expand access to care and opportunity across Southern California. Its work demonstrates the connection between healthier communities and a stronger, more resilient economy.
Mid-Size Business of the Year
Los Angeles Business Journal
Recognizing business excellence, local commitment, and contributions to regional prosperity.
Through trusted journalism, the Los Angeles Business Journal helps business leaders understand the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping our region. Its reporting informs decisions, elevates important business conversations, and connects local business growth with the broader economic future of Los Angeles County.
Small Business of the Year
Webb Investments
Recognizing entrepreneurship that creates jobs, supports local economies, and puts community at the center of business growth.
Webb Investments reflects the power of small businesses to expand opportunity through entrepreneurship, resilience, and service. Through the businesses it builds and the communities it serves, the organization demonstrates how business success can create lasting local impact.
Workforce Development of the Year
Goodwill of Southern California
Recognizing leadership that removes barriers to employment and creates pathways to economic mobility.
Through job training, placement services, digital skills development, and support for people facing barriers to employment, Goodwill of Southern California connects individuals to meaningful career opportunities. Its work advances equity, affirms the dignity of work, and helps build a stronger regional workforce.
International Partner of the Year
Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission
Recognizing partnerships that strengthen Los Angeles’ global presence and translate international visibility into regional opportunity.
The Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission helps position Los Angeles on the world stage through major sports and entertainment events. Its leadership connects global attention with lasting economic opportunity for the businesses, workers, and communities that call our region home.
