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We Power the Future When We’re Powered by Diversity

This is an exciting and pivotal time in our industry. To be ready for the opportunities and challenges ahead, we must build the workforce of the future.

Has your organization made strides toward advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) this year? Gain recognition for your program, and nominate your utility for the S&C Powered by Diversity Award today!

The award winner is honored for its dedication to DE&I at DISTRIBUTECH International 2025. Apply today for a chance to win.

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Application Criteria

  • This award recognizes electric utilities that best show achievement in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All utilities – domestic and international – are encouraged to apply.
  • The specific diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts described in the application must have taken place between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024.
  • Submissions will be anonymized, then scored by a panel of industry professionals. The submission that receives the most points will be selected as the award winner.
  • Applications are due January 17, 2025.

Judging Panel

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Laura Schepis

Executive Director, Regulatory and Industry Affairs, The Grid
NEMA

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Patricia Hatcher

Managing Director – Human Resources & Organizational Development
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

Anders Sjoelin

Anders Sjoelin

President and CEO
S&C Electric Company

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Nicole Colen

Chief Human Resources Officer
S&C Electric Company

Winner’s Package

  • Trophy/plaque
  • Recognition at the S&C Powered by Diversity Event at DISTRIBUTECH International 2025
  • Up to two complimentary tickets to the 2025 Powered by Diversity event
  • Up to two complimentary registrations to DISTRIBUTECH 2025
  • One invitation for an individual from your organization to be a speaker or panelist at the 2025 S&C Powered by Diversity event
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Past Winners

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Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

2024 Award Winner

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Dominion Electric

2023 Award Winner