Elk Grove Village Website Wins Seven National Awards
October 2025
Clicks, Creativity, and Kudos
Elk Grove Village is celebrating national recognition for its redesigned economic development website, ElkGroveBusiness.org, which has now earned seven awards across five organizations. Honors include the Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council, Gold and Silver awards from the w3 Awards, a Web Excellence Award, two Silver awards from the Davey Awards, and a Gold award from the Horizon Interactive Awards recognizing excellence in digital creativity, user experience, and interactive design.
Built to Boost Business
These awards recognize ElkGroveBusiness.org for its outstanding design and functionality, serving as a dynamic tool for businesses seeking opportunities in Elk Grove Village. The site features real-time property listings, detailed information on incentive programs, and key data to support business growth and investment decisions.
The IEDC Annual Excellence Awards honor economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that demonstrate consistent, exemplary performance in the field. Honorees lead transformational projects that revitalize communities and advance the practice of economic development.
Local Vision, Global Recognition
The Web Excellence Award is a globally recognized distinction recognizing the best in web design and development. Winners are selected only when entries meet the highest standards in their category.
“Naming the Village of Elk Grove as a Gold Award winner shines a spotlight on the community's dedication to economic vitality. The Business Development website, ElkGroveBusiness.org, showcases the Village’s leadership, innovation, and commitment to strengthening both its economy and quality of life. IEDC is honored to recognize Elk Grove Village for this outstanding achievement."
- Nathan Ohle, IEDC President & CEO
Gold Standard in Website Design
The w3 Awards celebrate excellence in digital content, design, and experiences. Elk Grove Village won the Gold award in Website Features: Best User Experience and the Silver award in General Website: Municipal Organizations.
The w3 Awards is sanctioned by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA), an assembly of 500+ industry leaders from acclaimed brands, institutions and agencies like Microsoft, McCANN, Netflix, Havas, New York University, The Walt Disney Company, Work & Co, the National Gallery of Art and more.
Reaching New Horizons
The Horizon Interactive Awards are an international competition recognizing excellence in digital, interactive, video, and emerging media. Each year, the program attracts more than 400 entries from agencies, brands, government organizations, and creators worldwide, with submissions evaluated by an international panel of industry professionals based on creativity, execution, user experience, and overall impact. In 2025, the ElkGroveBusiness.org website earned a Gold Horizon Award, placing it among projects recognized for standing out in a highly competitive global field.
The Silver Lining
Elk Grove Village earned two Silver Davey Awards in 2025 for Website Redesign and General Government. The Davey Awards honor outstanding creative work from small agencies, independent creators, and in-house teams. Judged by 500+ industry leaders from organizations including the National Geographic Society, NASA, Tom Ford Beauty, and the NAACP.
“These awards reinforce our commitment to providing a seamless and exceptional digital experience for both current and future businesses. ElkGroveBusiness.org reflects our dedication to innovation and transparency as we continue to make Elk Grove Village the most business-friendly community in the nation.”
- Mayor Craig B. Johnson
Let’s Talk Business
Elk Grove Village continues to lead in economic development through proactive strategies, cutting-edge technology, and responsive public services.