PWC Earns Four Public Power Awards of Excellence
October 29, 2026
PWC has been recognized with four 2026 Public Power Awards of Excellence from ElectriCities of North Carolina, continuing a tradition of recognition dating back to 2015.
PWC received awards in four categories: Strengthen Public Power, Provide Superior Power, Customer-Centered Innovation, and People. The honors recognize PWC’s continued commitment to reliable utility services, customer-focused solutions, employee development, and the public power model.
“These awards reflect the dedication of PWC employees and a commitment to serving customers and the community,” said Timothy Bryant, P.E., PWC CEO/General Manager. “As a community-owned utility, PWC takes pride in delivering safe, reliable, and affordable utility services, finding innovative ways to meet customer needs, and investing in the employees who make that work possible. This recognition is an honor and reflects the dedication demonstrated across PWC every day.”
The four award categories highlight important areas of PWC’s operations and commitment to public service:
- Strengthen Public Power: Supporting the value of community-owned utilities through leadership, partnerships, and community engagement.
- Provide Superior Power: Demonstrating a commitment to reliable electric service, operational excellence, and infrastructure improvements.
- Customer-Centered Innovation: Advancing programs, technologies, and solutions that enhance the customer experience.
- People: Recognizing the importance of employee development, workforce engagement, and a culture of service.
The 2026 recognition continues PWC’s streak of receiving Public Power Awards of Excellence honors dating back to 2015, reflecting the utility’s longstanding commitment to serving the Fayetteville community.
PWC is a community-owned utility providing electric, water, and wastewater services to customers in Fayetteville and the surrounding area. Through continued investments in infrastructure, innovation, and its workforce, PWC remains focused on delivering safe, reliable, and affordable utility services. charging an electrical vehicle.
Media Contact:
Lamont Hinson
Community Relations Specialist
Lamont.Hinson@FayPWC.com
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PWC is proud to be Fayetteville’s Hometown utility providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, water, and wastewater services with rates that are among the lowest in the state. PWC’s 650+ employees’ commitment to customers and the community is recognized across the state and nation. PWC has received the American Public Power Association’s RP3 (Reliable Public Power Provider) Diamond Designation 7-times and was the first NC utility to receive the Partnership for Safe Water Director’s Award for outstanding commitment to quality drinking water and has received the award 25 years in a row and counting. PWC has been recognized with the 2024 Gold Award for Exceptional Utility Performance by the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) and two awards from NC One Water for water and wastewater services. These recognitions are a few of the many ways PWC is helping showcase Fayetteville and supporting economic development efforts.
