Outstanding Utilities, 2026
E.F. Scattergood System Achievement Award
Honors American Public Power Association member utilities with outstanding accomplishments. (Previous winners)
 Chelan PUD, Washington |  Georgetown Municipal Light Department, Massachusetts |
 Roseville Electric Utility, California |  Salt River Project, Arizona |
City of Winter Park Electric Utility, Florida |
Sue Kelly Community Service Award
Recognizes utilities for good neighbor activities that show commitment to the local community. (Previous winners)
 Coldwater Board of Public Utilities, Michigan |  Middleborough Gas & Electric Department, Massachusetts |
 Riverside Public Utilities, California |  Santee Cooper, South Carolina |
City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri |
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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New York Power Authority | Salt River Project, Arizona | Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department, Massachusetts |
Outstanding Public Power Leaders, 2025
Alex Radin Distinguished Service Award
Recognizes exceptional leadership and dedication to public power. (Previous winners)
 Paul Lau, Chief Executive Officer & General Manager, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, California |  Dave Osburn, General Manager - Retired, Oklahoma Municipal Power Association |
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)
 Kevin Gaden, President and CEO - Retired, Illinois Municipal Electric Agency |  Mike Hyland, Executive Director, Northeast Public Power Association |
 Leonard Leech, Engineering Manager, Nashville Electric Service, Tennessee |  Kevin Maynard, Director of Electric Utilities, City of Marshall Electric Department, Michigan |
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)
 Jason Carter, General Counsel, Arkansas Municipal Power Association, Arkansas |  David Leathers, General Manager - Retired, Jamestown Board of Public Works, New York |
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)
 Dean Cordes, City Administrator, City of Meade, Kansas |  Don Harrod, Village Administrator, Village of Minster, Ohio |
 Tim Putz, Superintendent, Arcadia Electric Utility, Wisconsin |  Alan Robinson, General Manager - Retired, Russell Municipal Light Department, Massachusetts |
Harold Kramer-John Preston Personal Service Award
Recognizes individuals for their service to the American Public Power Association. (Previous winners)
 Neil James, Director Distribution Operations, Santee Cooper, South Carolina |  Erin Miller, Vice President Programs & Sustainability, American Municipal Power, Inc. |
 Mike Squires, Managing Director of Government Affairs, Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems |  Terry Torrens, Senior Legislative Representative, Orlando Utilities Commission, Florida |
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)
 Dr. Willis Mackey, Board Member, CPS Energy, Texas |  Lee Meyerhofer, Commission President, Kaukauna Utilities, Wisconsin |
 Manuel Ortega, Board Chairman, Kissimmee Utilities Authority, Florida |
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Public Power 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.
 Erin Brown, Chief Financial Officer, Conway Corp, Arkansas |  Anne Finley, Assistant Office Manager, Middleton Electric Light Department, Massachusetts |
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.
 Chris Key |
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)
 Teresa Broyles-Aplin, President and CEO, Nashville Electric Service, Tennessee |  Timothy R. Johnson, Director of Public Utilities, City of Augusta Electric Utility, Kansas |
 Vernell Roberts, General Manager, Detroit Lakes Public Utility, Minnesota |  John G. Tzimorangas, President and CEO, Energy New England |