The J.C. Brown CEO Communication Leadership Award
The
J.C. Brown Award recognizes an electric cooperative or public power district chief executive officer/general manager committed to advancing communication at the cooperative and in the electric cooperative industry.
Call for Entries: Sept. 14, 2026
Deadline: Oct. 26, 2026. The award winner is recognized at the CEO Close-Up conference. The communications team is recognized at the Connect Conference.
The Spotlight on Excellence Awards
The
Spotlight on Excellence Awards program recognizes a body of outstanding work produced by electric cooperative communication and marketing professionals from across the country.
Call for Entries Period: September 14 – October 26, 2026
Early Bird Call for Entries Period: September 14 – 25, 2026
Early Bird Fee: $80 for all categories (submitted September 14 - 25, 2026)
Award Recognition: Connect Conference, May 4-6, 2027, Columbus, Ohio
The LaBerge Award for Excellence in Strategic Communication
The
LaBerge Award recognizes an electric cooperative communicator with demonstrated excellence, influence, and impact in co-op communications, both as a practitioner and contributor across Co-op Nation.
The Autry Award for 'Always On' Communication
The
Autry Award is a "lifetime achievement" recognition acknowledging an electric cooperative communicator who has made an extraordinary impact and contribution to the practice of "Always On" communication.
Call for Entries: Ongoing
Deadline: Open. The award winner is recognized at the Connect Conference.
