Outstanding Utilities, 2025
E.F. Scattergood System Achievement Award
Honors American Public Power Association member utilities with outstanding accomplishments. (Previous winners)
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Burbank Water & Power, California |
Kissimmee Utility Authority, Florida |
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Lowell Light & Power, Michigan |
City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri |
Sue Kelly Community Service Award
Recognizes utilities for good neighbor activities that show commitment to the local community. (Previous winners)
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Conway Corp, Arkansas |
Guam Power Authority, Guam |
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Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments, Massachusetts |
Marshfield Utilities, Wisconsin |
Tillamook PUD, Oregon |
DEED Energy Innovator Award
The American Public Power Association’s research program, Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments, nurtures innovation in public power. Each year we recognize our most innovative utility projects with the Energy Innovator Award. (Previous winners)
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Ipswich Electric Light Department, Massachusetts |
Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems |
Huntsville Utilities, Alabama |
Outstanding Public Power Leaders, 2025
Alex Radin Distinguished Service Award
Recognizes exceptional leadership and dedication to public power. (Previous winners)
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Anthony (Tony) Cannon, General Manager/CEO, Greenville Utilities Commission, North Carolina |
James D. Donovan Individual Achievement Award
Recognizes people who have made substantial contributions to the electric utility industry, with a special commitment to public power. (Previous winners)
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David C. Carroll, CEO, Paducah Power System, Kentucky |
Tom Kent, President & CEO, Nebraska Public Power District, Nebraska |
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Gary D. Miller, General Manager, Bryan Texas Utilities, Texas |
Barry Moline, Executive Director – Retired, California Municipal Utilities Association, California |
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Rick Rigel, General Manager, Arkansas River Power Authority, Colorado |
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Alan Richardson Statesmanship Award
Recognizes leaders who have worked tirelessly, on behalf of the American Public Power Association, to forge consensus on national issues affecting public power. (Previous winners)
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Nicki Fuller, Former Executive Director, Southwestern Power Resources Association, Oklahoma |
Beatrice "Tricee" Limtiaco, Assistant General Manager – Administration, Guam Power Authority, Guam |
Larry Hobart Seven Hats Award
Recognizes managers — of small utilities serving fewer than 2,500 meters — who have a small staff and must assume multiple roles. (Previous winners)
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Kirk Behrman, Utilities Superintendent, Village of Deshler, Ohio |
Chris Komarek, City Administrator, City of Ellinwood, Kansas |
Troy Murphy, Director of Public Works, Village of Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin |
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Amie Vasichek, City Auditor, Lakota Municipal Utilities, North Dakota |
Jason Worwood, Utilities Supervisor, Town of Levan, Utah |
Harold Kramer-John Preston Personal Service Award
Recognizes individuals for their service to the American Public Power Association. (Previous winners)
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Palma Lough, Member Relations & Training Manager, Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority |
Kimberly Schlichting, President & CEO, Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation |
Jacob Williams, General Manager and CEO, Florida Municipal Power Agency |
Spence Vanderlinden Public Official Award
Recognizes elected or appointed local officials who have contributed to the goals of the American Public Power Association. (Previous winners)
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Todd Barton, Mayor of Crawfordsville, Indiana, Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power, Indiana |
Jim Brooks, Municipal Services Committee Chair and City Council Member, Evansville Light & Water Utility and City of Evansville, Wisconsin |
Brett Hales, Mayor, Murray City, Utah |
Robert E. Roundtree Rising Star Award
Scholarship for a future leader in public power. The recipient receives a stipend to travel to an American Public Power Association conference or training program to advance their education and development in public power. (Previous winners)
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Mariana Greene, Public Communication Specialist, New River Light and Power, North Carolina |
Mark Crisson Leadership and Managerial Excellence Award
Recognizes managers at a utility, joint action agency, or state or regional association who steer their organizations to new levels of excellence, lead by example, and inspire staff to do better. (Previous winners)
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Jennifer Freeman, Electric Director, City of Griffin, Georgia |
Roger Kline, General Manager & CEO, Northern Wasco County People's Utility District, Oregon |
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Ed Liberty, Electric Utility Director, City of Lake Worth Beach, Florida |
Edwin Porter, PE, Executive Director of Infrastructure, City of Hamilton, Ohio |