AMP and Members Receive National Recognition for Excellence in Safety

COLUMBUS, OH: American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) and several Member utilities were recognized for excellence in safety at the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) annual Engineering & Operations Conference, which took place March 29 through April 1 in Huntsville, Ala.

“In our industry, safety is a top priority, and utilities that receive an APPA Safety Award have demonstrated that they have made the health and safety of their employees a core value of their organizations,” said Jolene Thompson, AMP President/CEO. “Congratulations to these members and our staff who have demonstrated their commitment in earning this recognition. You all deserve to be celebrated.”

The APPA Safety Award of Excellence recognizes utilities for their safety practices (demonstrated by having the lowest safety incident rate within groups), determined by worker-hours of exposure. The following AMP and Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) Members received awards:

• Bowling Green Electric Division: Diamond in Group C (30,000 to 59,999 worker-hours of exposure)
• Chambersburg Electric Department: Diamond in Group D (60,000 to 109,999 worker-hours of exposure)
• Clyde Light & Power: Platinum in Group B (15,000 to 29,999 worker-hours of exposure)
• Coldwater Board of Public Utilities: Diamond in Group D (60,000 to 109,999 worker-hours of exposure)
• Cuyahoga Falls Electric System: Platinum in Group D (60,000 to 109,999 worker-hours of exposure)
• Danville Utilities: Platinum in Group D (60,000 to 109,999 worker-hours of exposure)
• Town of Front Royal Energy Services Department: Diamond in Group B (15,000 to 29,999 worker-hours of exposure)
• Hamilton Department of Infrastructure: Diamond in Group F (250,000 to 999,999 worker-hours of exposure)
• Hillsdale Board of Public Utilities: Platinum in Group C (30,000 to 59,999 worker-hours of exposure)
• Hudson Public Power: Diamond in Group C (30,000 to 59,999 worker-hours of exposure)
• City of Marshall Electric Department: Diamond in Group C (30,000 to 59,999 worker-hours of exposure)
• Minster Electric Department: Diamond in Group A (less than 15,000 worker-hours of exposure)
• Montpelier Municipal Utilities: Diamond in Group A (less than 15,000 worker-hours of exposure)
• Oak Harbor Public Power: Platinum in Group A (less than 15,000 worker-hours of exposure)
• Orrville Utilities: Diamond in Group D (60,000 to 109,999 worker-hours of exposure)
• Paducah Power System: Diamond in Group E (110,000 to 249,999 worker-hours of exposure)
• Perkasie Borough Electric Department: Diamond in Group A (less than 15,000 worker-hours of exposure)
• Princeton Electric Plant Board: Platinum in Group B (15,000 to 29,999 worker-hours of exposure)
• Shelby Division of Electricity & Communication: Diamond in Group B (15,000 to 29,999 worker-hours of exposure)
• Town of Smyrna (DEMEC): Diamond in Group B (15,000 to 29,999 worker-hours of exposure)
• Village of Versailles Utilities: Diamond in Group B (15,000 to 29,999 worker-hours of exposure)
• Wadsworth Electric Department: Diamond in Group C (30,000 to 59,999 worker-hours of exposure)
• Village of Yellow Springs Electric Distribution: Diamond in Group A (less than 15,000 worker-hours of exposure)

In addition, AMP received a Diamond Safety Award of Excellence in Group F, which recognizes the hydroelectric operations staff, AMP Fremont Energy Center staff, generation operations staff and other field staff.

“Safety is a priority at AMP, and it is encouraging to see so many AMP and DEMEC Members prioritizing it as well,” said Michelle Palmer, AMP Vice President of Technical Services and Compliance. “We commend the efforts of our Members and our staff and congratulate all those who were recognized for their safe work practices.”

According to APPA, 240 of the more than 2,000 municipal electric utilities from across the country earned the Safety Award of Excellence. Entrants were placed in categories according to their number of worker-hours and ranked based on the most incident-free records and overall state of their safety programs and culture during 2025. The incidence rate, used to judge entries, is based on the number of work-related reportable injuries or illnesses and the number of worker-hours during 2025, as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

APPA has conducted the Safety Awards annually for more than 68 years. For a full list of utilities honored with an Excellence in Safety Award, visit: www.publicpower.org/about/members/safety/safety-award-winners.