2022 winners are listed below.
Outstanding Utilities, 2022
E.F. Scattergood System Achievement Award
Honors American Public Power Association member utilities with outstanding accomplishments. (Previous winners)
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City of Hamilton, Ohio |
City of Rock Falls Electric Department, Illinois |
Sue Kelly Community Service Award
Recognizes utilities for good neighbor activities that show commitment to the local community. (Previous winners)
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Kansas City Board of Public Utilities, Kansas |
Kissimmee Utility Authority, Florida |
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Lincoln Electric System, Nebraska |
Tullahoma Utilities Authority, Tennessee |
Turlock Irrigation District, California |
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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Sacramento Municipal Utility District, California |
Outstanding Public Power Leaders, 2022
Alex Radin Distinguished Service Award
Recognizes exceptional leadership and dedication to public power. (Previous winners)
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Decosta Jenkins, Former President and CEO, Nashville Electric Service, Nashville, Tennessee |
Steve Wright, Former General Manager, Chelan County PUD, Wenatchee, Washington |
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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Paul Lau, CEO and General Manager, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), Sacramento, California |
Mark McCain, Retired Vice President of Member Services and Public Relations, Florida Municipal Power Agency, Orlando, Florida |
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Raj Rao, Retired President and CEO, Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Carmel, Indiana |
Steve Rentfrow, Former General Manager, Crisp County Power Commission, Cordele, Georgia |
Alan Richardson Statesmanship Award
Recognizes public power leaders who work successfully and tirelessly on the American Public Power Association’s behalf forging consensus on national issues that achieve public power’s goals. (Previous winners)
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Fred D. Clark, Jr., President and CEO, Alabama Municipal Electric Authority, Montgomery, Alabama |
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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Derek Brown, City Administrator, City of Albany, Missouri |
Alan E. Fiser, Village Administrator, Pioneer Municipal Utilities, Pioneer, Ohio |
George E. Moon, City Manager, City of West Point, Georgia |
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George Morrissey, Director of Public Works, Cuba City Utilities, Cuba City, Wisconsin |
Brian Mullen, Electric Superintendent, Darlington Municipal Utilities, Darlington, Indiana |
Chuck Ralls, City Manager, City of Comanche Public Works Authority, Comanche, 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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Liz Jambor, Retired Manager of Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, Austin Energy, Austin, Texas |
Lisa G. McAlister,
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Kenneth Roberts,
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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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Mona C. Clark, |
Dwight Day, Representative, Oak City, Utah; Board Director, Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Stan Luke, Mayor, Burlington, Kansas |
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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Angie Luna, Director of Power & Public Works, City of Acworth, Georgia |
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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Crystal Currier, |
Wes Kelley, |
David W. Osburn, |