2024 winners are listed below.
Outstanding Utilities, 2024
E.F. Scattergood System Achievement Award
Honors American Public Power Association member utilities with outstanding accomplishments. (Previous winners)
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City of Bowling Green Electric Division, Ohio |
Comanche Public Works Authority, Oklahoma |
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Long Island Power Authority, Uniondale, New York |
Muscatine Power and Water, Iowa |
Sue Kelly Community Service Award
Recognizes utilities for good neighbor activities that show commitment to the local community. (Previous winners)
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Carthage Water & Electric Plant (CWEP), Missouri |
Columbus Light and Water, Mississippi |
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Huntsville Utilities, Alabama |
JEA, Jacksonville, Florida |
Platte River Power Authority, Fort Collins, Colorado |
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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CDE Lightband, Clarksville, Tennessee |
EPB, Chattanooga, Tennessee |
New York Power Authority, Uniondale, New York |
Outstanding Public Power Leaders, 2024
Alex Radin Distinguished Service Award
Recognizes exceptional leadership and dedication to public power. (Previous winners)
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Colin Hansen, CEO & General Manager, KPP Energy, Kansas |
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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Jason Frisbie, General Manager/CEO, Platte River Power Authority, Colorado |
Mark Mitchell, Retired Director of Operations and Chief Operating Officer, Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency |
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Tony Pochard, Electric Utility Director, Anderson Municipal Light and Power, Indiana |
Lynne Tejeda, General Manager and CEO, Keys Energy Services, Florida |
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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Kyle McClure, Government Relations Director, City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri |
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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Jeff Amy, Manager, Wells Public Utilities, Minnesota |
Mark Barakian, General Manager, Boylston Municipal Light Department, Massachusetts |
Jonathan Mitchell, City Manager, City of Hoisington, Kansas |
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Harold Pudliner, Borough Manager, Borough of Weatherly, Pennsylvania |
Kevin Strickler, Utility Supervisor, Town of Williamsport Electric Utility, Indiana |
Harold Kramer-John Preston Personal Service Award
Recognizes individuals for their service to the American Public Power Association. (Previous winners)
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Jody Finklea, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer, Florida Municipal Power Agency, General and Regulatory Counsel, Florida Municipal Electric Association |
Weijun Li, Engineering and Operations Division Manager, Braintree Electric Light Department, Massachusetts |
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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Casey Anderson, Fairview City Council Member and UAMPS Board Member, Utah |
Stephanie Madden, City Commissioner, City of Lakeland/Lakeland Electric, Florida |
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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Mark Cain, Electric Production Operator, City of Augusta, Kansas |
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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Patrick Bowland, CEO and General Manager, Michigan Public Power Agency |
Mark Kimbell, General Manager, Gallatin Department of Electricity, Tennessee |