The Distinguished Leadership Award is RMEL’s highest honor. This award recognizes an individual that has demonstrated significant contributions to the electric energy industry, their respective organization, and an advocate for the RMEL Mission.

Industry – candidate has been recognized by electric energy peers for significant dedication, service, and leadership to the electric utility industry. Recipients typically have/had a long-running career in the industry, serving in Senior Leadership roles, and as active participant in various industry associations and work groups. 

Organization – candidate has demonstrated sustained leadership performance serving their company in a senior leadership role.  The individual has exhibited exemplary dedication, service, and leadership within their organization.

RMEL – candidate has demonstrated a strong advocacy for RMEL within the industry.   Individual promotes the RMEL mission within their organization and professional network, consistently supporting RMEL educational programing. 

The 2022 Awards Nomination Deadline will be in July 2022. 

Past Recipients