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The J.C. Brown CEO Communication Leadership Award recognizes an electric cooperative or public power district CEO/general manager who is committed to advancing communication at the cooperative and in the electric cooperative industry. Established in 2003, the award memorializes the late J.C. Brown and his unwavering dedication to the importance of communication as a vital link connecting electric cooperatives with each other and with their consumers, and to advancing the cooperative business model.
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2026 Winner
Congratulations to
Rachel Johnson, CEO of Cherryland Electric Cooperative, recipient of the 2026 J.C. Brown CEO Communication Leadership Award. Read more about Johnson in our
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If you have any questions, please reach out to the following individuals for assistance.
Interested in learning about the namesake for this award? Read about the legendary wit of J.C. Brown
here.
Visit the
Awards & Recognition page to learn about other communications awards programs sponsored by NRECA and the CREC.
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For any questions or concerns with your entry, please contact Alexis Woodhouse, Alexis.Woodhouse@nreca.coop, 703-907-5714.
The J.C. Brown CEO Communication Leadership Award is sponsored by the Council of Rural Electric Communicators (CREC) in conjunction with the Spotlight on Excellence Awards Program.
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