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Recognition of Services

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WECA's annual awards program celebrates the people who exemplify the values and spirit of the cooperative movement. From volunteer directors and cooperative employees to industry partners and advocates, these awards recognize individuals whose efforts have strengthened Wisconsin's electric cooperatives and advanced the interests of their members. Through these recognitions, WECA highlights the remarkable achievements and enduring legacy of those who help power rural Wisconsin.

Congratulations to Our 2026 Award Winners

2026 Ally of Cooperative Electrification (ACE) Award

Roger Wiff

Roger Wiff
Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services

2026 Cooperative Hero Award

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Trevin Jensen
Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative

2026 Cooperative Hero Award

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Quintin Muska
Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative

2026 Herman C. Potthast Award

Ryan Kenealy 2026

Ryan Kenealy
Dairyland Power Cooperative

2026 N.F. Leifer Memorial Journalism Award

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Brandi Shramek
Jackson Electric Cooperative