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The Spotlight on Excellence Awards program recognizes exceptional work produced by electric cooperative communication and marketing professionals across the country. In 2023, we introduced a revamped program including 20 revised and new categories reflecting the wide scope and valuable contributions of today's co-op communicators. In 2024, we rolled out more exciting changes based on member feedback.
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The Call for Entries period has now closed.
Notification of Entry Status: Week of Feb. 24, 2025.
Award Recognition: Connect Conference, May 13-15, 2025, Kansas City, Missouri.
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Learn from previous years' winners and find inspiration for your next project by exploring our Library of Leading Practices.
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Winners of the Spotlight on Excellence Awards represent leading practices across all communication platforms as the best in the field. Their outstanding accomplishments deliver exceptional results and leave a lasting impact that strengthens our entire network.
2024 Awards
See the 
full list of 2024 Spotlight on Excellence Awards winners.
Congratulations to Appalachian Electric Cooperative, the winner of the 2024 Edgar F. Chesnutt Award.
See photos from the 2024 Spotlight festivities at Connect in Baltimore.
View Spotlight on Excellence Award winners and photo galleries from previous years:
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Established in 1987, the Spotlight on Excellence Award program is an initiative of NRECA and the Council of Rural Electric Communicators. Other NRECA/CREC initiatives include:
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