REMC Wins Gold in Spotlight on Excellence Awards!

We’re thrilled to announce that REMC has been awarded the Gold Award for Best Social Media Post in the prestigious Spotlight on Excellence Awards, presented by the Council of Rural Electric Communicators and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).

The Spotlight on Excellence Awards program recognizes exceptional work produced by electric cooperative communication and marketing professionals across the country. The recognition falls under Classification 2: Distribution Co-op (23,000–64,999 meters) — a competitive category that includes electric cooperatives of similar size and scope. Taking Gold in this class makes the award especially meaningful, as it highlights REMC's work as a standout among our peers nationwide.

Our winning post paid tribute to former CEO Dale Lambert on his final day with REMC — a moment filled with gratitude, admiration, and a touch of nostalgia. The heartfelt message, which celebrated Dale’s leadership, vision, and decades of service, resonated deeply with our community and the broader cooperative network.

This recognition is more than just a social media win — it’s a reflection of the values we hold dear at REMC: connection, community, and celebrating the people who make a difference.

The recognition also shines a well-deserved light on our talented REMC Communications Department: Michael Trent, Nicole Arnold, Terry Locke, and Emely Noesi — whose creativity, storytelling, and commitment to excellence made this moment unforgettable. Their work captured the emotion, respect, and legacy of Dale’s career in a way that truly inspired.

But this award isn’t just for us — it’s for you, our member-owners. Your engagement, support, and shared sense of pride helped this post reach far beyond our cooperative. Whether you liked, shared, or simply paused to reflect on Dale’s impact, you played a vital role in making this recognition possible.

To everyone who liked, shared, and commented on the post, thank you for helping us honor Dale in such a meaningful way.