Brenda H. Lathan Scholarship for Women in Economic Development

Established February 2020 by the Golden Triangle Development LINK through the Mississippi Economic Development Council.

Announcement

Nominate a female economic developer by November 10, 2023, to be considered for the 2024 Brenda Hardaway Lathan Scholarship for Women in Economic Development. This award will be given to a woman continuing her education in the economic development profession with a preference for a minority practitioner.  The winner will be honored during the MEDC Legislative Conference on February 8, 2024, at the Westin Hotel in Jackson, MS.

Policy

Nominations for Brenda Hardaway Lathan Scholarship for Women in Economic Development can only be made by an active MEDC member.  The nominator must submit a completed nomination form by the designated deadline. Following nominations and discussion, Brenda Lathan will decide on the awardee. 

The Executive Director of MEDC will communicate with the scholarship awardee in writing congratulating them on the new honor.  The awardee is invited to attend the MEDC Legislative Conference to receive recognition during the Awards Luncheon.  The letter will include the amenities and responsibilities as outlined below, with a copy to the Sponsoring Organization.

Amenities and Responsibilities of each party are as follows:

 

MEDC PROVIDES:  
Up to four (4) complimentary luncheon tickets.
One (1) registration fee for the conference where the member is being honored.
Award/plaque.

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION PROVIDES:      
Hotel room reservations and expenses.
Any additional luncheon tickets at their discretion.
Photo and bio on awardee for conference chairman.

AWARDEE PROVIDES:      
Mileage

 

Please complete the application and submit to tallgood@medc.ms no later then

Friday, November 10, 2023.

 

Brenda Hardaway Lathan Scholarship for Women in Economic Development Application