Staff Report
JOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is accepting nominations through Sept. 19 for a new award that honors high school athletes who are committed to serving their communities on and off the field.
The Power Player Award seeks to recognize students who exemplify sportsmanship and the cooperative difference by exhibiting traits of leadership, dedication to their craft and concern for their community.
“From balancing practices, homework, volunteering and fundraising, these athletes are busy and driven,” said Mikayla Herron, PEC community outreach specialist. “They lead and inspire in the classroom and on the field and bring out the best in their peers and their community. We want to recognize their efforts, sportsmanship and achievements.”
Cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities. As the nation’s largest member owned electric cooperative, PEC is member-focused and places a high priority on community giving through grants, scholarships, youth programs, appreciation events and more, according to a PEC news release.
PEC’s Power Player Award is one of several the cooperative gives out each year through its community engagement programs. Other awards include PEC’s Teacher Spotlight and the Community Transformer awards; collectively, these awards highlight the importance of PEC’s values and celebrate members who give back and strengthen their communities.
To be eligible for the Power Play Award, nominees must attend high school within or surrounded by PEC’s service area. PEC will announce winners and publicly recognize them this fall.
