The American Public Power Association recognizes public power utilities and their employees for exceptional service, safety, and reliability.
Association members can click here to learn how and when to submit nominations for the utility and individual awards listed (nominations accepted through Jan 30, 2018) below as well as Century Awards and Honor Roll certificates (nominations accepted year-round).
Outstanding Utilities, 2017
E.F. Scattergood System Achievement Award
Honors American Public Power Association member utilities with outstanding accomplishments. (Previous winners)
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| Coldwater Board of Public Utilities, Michigan | Keys Energy Services, Florida | Lincoln Electric System, Nebraska |
Community Service Award
Recognizes utilities for good neighbor activities that show commitment to the local community. (Previous winners)
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| Bristol Tennessee Essential Services, Tennessee | Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado | |||
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| Hamilton Department of Electric, Ohio | Tacoma Public Utilities, Washington |
Outstanding Public Power Leaders, 2017
Alex Radin Distinguished Service Award
Recognizes exceptional leadership and dedication to public power. (Previous winners)
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| Gil C. Quiniones, President and CEO, New York Power Authority, New York | Paula DiFonzo, Past Board Chair, American Public Power Association and Retired CEO, New Braunfels Utilities, Texas |
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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| Phillip “Doc” Mueller, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs & Management Services, Illinois Municipal Electric Agency | Anthony T. Ward, Retired General Manager, Grand Rapids Public Utilities Commission, Minnesota |
Alan H. Richardson Statesmanship Award
Recognizes public power leaders who work to achieve consensus on national issues important to public power utilities. (Previous winners)
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| Mike Vinson, Executive Director, Tennessee Municipal Electric Power Association |
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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| Johnnie Burns, Electric & Water Distribution Superintendent, Village of Yellow Springs, Ohio | Ron Clodfelter, Electric Superintendent, Las Animas Municipal Light and Power, Colorado | Shawn Guidice, Utilities Superintendent, Rising Sun Municipal Utilities, Indiana |
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| Mike New, City Manager, City of Newberry, Florida | Dave Slezickey, City Manager, Kingfisher Power, Oklahoma |
Harold Kramer-John Preston Personal Service Award
Recognizes individuals for their service to the American Public Power Association. (Previous winners)
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| Arthur J. (Grant) Lacerte, Jr., Vice President and General Counsel, Kissimmee Utility Authority, Florida | Mike Willetts, Director of Safety and Training, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association |
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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| Stan Akers, Service Board Chairman, Peru Utilities, Indiana | Thomas A. Kuntz, Mayor, Owatonna, Minnesota | Charles D. Lamb, Mayor, City of Edmond and Board Chair, Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority |
Robert E. Roundtree Rising Star Award
Scholarship for a future leader in public power. The recipient receives a stipend to travel to an Association conference or training program to advance their education and development in public power. (Previous winners)
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| Kyle Roadman, Manager, Power Resources, Emerald People's Utility District, Oregon |
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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| Paul Beckhusen, Director, Coldwater Board of Public Utilities, Michigan | Ivan Henderson, Commissioner, Cleveland Public Power, Ohio |