The National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (NRECA) recently announced the winners of its 2024 Spotlight on Excellence Awards, and for the fifth year in a row, CHELCO was among the winners. In fact, this year, the co-op brings in two Silver awards: one in the category of “Best Annual Report” and the other in the “Best Wild Card” category.

Spotlight on Excellence is the NRECA’s national awards program that recognizes the exceptional work produced by electric cooperative communication and marketing professionals across the country.

CHELCO’s winning submissions highlight two standout campaigns worthy of recognition among cooperatives. The “Best Annual Report” category recognizes an exceptional Annual Report to members in both design and content. The “Best Wild Card” category is for items that don’t necessarily fit into any of the other established categories. CHELCO’s “Best Wild Card” recognition was awarded for our “CHELCO Chiller” ice cream cart, which debuted in 2024 and has been used at employee appreciation events and large group meetings.

“It is truly an honor for CHELCO to receive a Spotlight on Excellence Award for the fifth consecutive year,” said Emily Cowan, Vice President of Member Services and External Affairs. “To win two awards in one year is a tremendous honor, and I’m very proud of our team for making it happen.”

Five Years of Excellence
2020: Best Communication Campaign
2021: Best Photo
2022: Best Video
2023: Best Social Media Campaign
2024: Best Annual Report, Wild Card