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Appalachian Electrice recently announced that Emily Walls, Appalachian Electric Cooperative’s Director of Communications, and Rob Beverly, Digital Media Specialist, achieved an extraordinary feat by capturing five prestigious national Spotlight on Excellence Awards from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

A press release issued by the cooperative says the ceremony, recently held in Jacksonville, Florida, recognized their exceptional talent, dedication and innovative contributions in the field of communications and marketing.

The accolades earned by Walls and Beverly at the event further solidify their position as top-tier professionals in the electric cooperative industry.

The awards they received are as follows:

1. Gold for AEC’s Communications and Marketing Plan: This recognition highlights Walls exceptional abilities in effectively conveying the co-op’s message to its members, fostering strong relationships and engagement.

2. Gold for Best Special Publication: Walls and Beverly showcased their expertise in crafting a special internal publication that captivated readers, delivering insightful content and reinforcing the co-op’s image.

3. Gold for Best Internal News Publication: This award acknowledges Walls and Beverly’s outstanding work in creating an internal news publication that effectively communicates important updates and fosters a sense of community among co-op employees.

4. Silver for Best Event: Walls, Beverly, and Mitch Cain, the Director of Member Services, demonstrated their exceptional event planning and execution skills, organizing a memorable and impactful event that successfully engaged the co-op’s members and left a lasting impression. This award is credited to the all co-op employees for their dedication and participation in making the event a huge success.

5. Silver for AEC’s Annual Meeting Promotional Bag: Walls and Beverly’s creativity shone through in the design and production of an appealing and functional promotional bag for the co-op’s annual meeting, leaving attendees with a lasting memento.