ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – October 7, 2015 – Last week, the University Economic Development Association (UEDA) announced winners of its annual Awards of Excellence program during their Annual Summit in Anchorage, Alaska.   Leading initiatives from across North America competed in a six-month process, which included nomination, peer review, live presentations, and, ultimately, selection by attendees of the UEDA Annual Summit as category leaders. The Awards of Excellence Program recognizes UEDA members who are transforming their campuses into engines of economic prosperity through leading edge initiatives in five categories:1) Community Connected Campus; 2) Research and Analysis; 3) Leadership and Collaboration; 4) Innovation and Entrepreneurship; and 5) Talent Development.