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First given to Lacy Peoples of Cowlitz PUD at the Consumer Services/Communications Conference in 1978, the NWPPA Champion of Communications Award is now presented to recipients at the annual NIC Conference. Current or former employees of NWPPA member utilities are eligible to receive this award. The NIC Planning Committee selects recipients based on accomplishments through at least 10 years of marketing and communication experience; at least 20 years of service to the industry; and promotion of public power through efforts such as community service. Recent recipients include Libby Calnon of Hood River Electric & Internet Co-op (2022), Lena Wittler of Clark Public Utilities (2021), and Debbie Bone-Harris of Franklin County PUD (2019).
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