Rhonda Haskins, CPA,
Chief Financial Officer
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American Public Power Association (APPA) Awards and Recognitions
In 2022, the American Public Power Association (APPA) again recognized PWC as a Diamond Level Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) for the sixth time. The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes APPA member utilities that achieve excellence in the areas of reliability, safety, training, and system improvement.
The goal of the RP3 award is to recognize those leading utilities that demonstrate sound business practices and recognized industry best practices. The APPA is the national organization representing more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community- and state- owned electric utilities.
During its first year of eligibility in 2007, PWC was awarded its first RP3 award and has received the Diamond Level designation each time it has applied. Although more than 275 public power utilities nationwide hold the RP3 designation, only PWC earned the award’s highest designation- Diamond Level- for the sixth time in the award’s history. PWC also has the distinction of being one of only two utilities that have earned the Diamond Level designation six or more times.
Benefits of RP3 Designation
Along with increased community support and customer appreciation, RP3-designated utilities report many benefits, including national and local recognition as a safe, reliable utility, national and local media attention, and improved teamwork as employees fully understand their role in supporting the utility’s mission. Utilities also experience financial benefits from their RP3 designation – improved bond ratings, savings on workers compensation and insurance, and increased economic development opportunities as commercial and industrial prospects learn about the utility’s success.
PWC has also been awarded the APPA’s Certificate of Excellence in Reliability Award.
GFOA Awards
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
- PWC has received this award 29 consecutive years.
The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is the highest form of recognition given for governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, a government has to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. The government unit must publish a budget document that meets program criteria as a policy document, as an operations guide, as a financial plan, and as a communication device.
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (COA) Program
- PWC has received this award 17 consecutive years.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The GFOA established the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program in 1945 to encourage state and local government entities to prepare comprehensive annual financial reports that evidence the spirit of transparency and full disclosure.