Nominate utility and community leaders for annual MRES awards

MRES has always been fortunate to have progressive member utilities and communities, and most of the credit for this belongs to local policymakers who serve on city councils, utility commissions and other civic boards.

Among our member policymakers, certain individuals stand out in serving their municipal utility, in promoting public power and in serving beyond the boundaries of their local community. To recognize these dedicated individuals, MRES encourages members to submit nominations for both the Community Leader Award and the Maurice A. TePaske Public Official Award.

The Community Leader Award is for active service to the candidate’s local utility and the local promotion of public power. The Maurice A. TePaske Public Official Award recognizes outstanding individuals who are active in their support of MRES and the promotion of public power throughout the state and region, such as serving on outside boards or committees in addition to their local governing board.

The deadline to submit nominations for this year’s awards is March 14. The awards will be presented during the Annual Meeting on May 7 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. To request more information or nomination forms, please contact Tim Blodgett at 605-338-4042 or info@mrenergy.com.