William “Bill” McCrorie Distinguished Service Award

The Distinguished Service Award is presented to honor individuals who have served the interest of public power and NWPPA in an outstanding manner. It is presented at NWPPA’s Annual Membership Meeting in May.

The award was first presented to Durwood Hill, Alex Radin, and Ken Billington in May 1961. The award’s name changed to the William “Bill” McCrorie Distinguished Service Award in February 2003 to honor the outstanding industry and personal achievements during William “Bill” McCrorie’s life and his involvement with NWPPA and the public power community. McCrorie received the Distinguished Service Award in June 1987.

Eligibility: Any individual of an NWPPA member utility who has served the interest of public power and NWPPA in an outstanding manner.