Awards

2026

2026 School of Security and Global Studies Pinnacle Award (Dave Ruiz)
North Carolina City & County Communicators (NC3C) 2026 Excellence in Communications Awards
Greater Fayetteville Chamber Industry of the Year Award

American Public Power Association Reliable Public Power Award – Diamond Designee
American Public Power Association Safety Award of Excellence
Partnership for Safe Water 25-Year Directors Award (P.O. Hoffer Water Treatment Facility)
Partnership for Safe Water 25-Year Directors Award (Glenville Lake Water Treatment Facility)
National Association of Fleet Administrators Top 100 Fleets in America Award (8th)
Corporate CIO ORBIE Award (Mark Lawler)
Information Systems Security Association International Security Professional of the Year (David Ruiz)
NC One Water Water Distribution System of the Year – Overall Winner
NC One Water Wastewater Collections System of the Year – Large System Award
ElectriCities of North Carolina Public Power Award of Excellence: Strengthen Public Power
ElectriCities of North Carolina Public Power Award of Excellence: Provide Superior Power
ElectriCities of North Carolina Public Power Award of Excellence: Customer-Centered Innovation
ElectriCities of North Carolina Public Power Award of Excellence: People
North Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing Sustained Professional Purchasing Award (Procurement and Economic Inclusion)
United Way of North Carolina Spirit of North Carolina Award – Leaders in Volunteering

Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies Gold Award for Exceptional Utility Performance
Order of the Long Leaf Pine (Mick Noland)
ElectriCities of North Carolina Public Power Award of Excellence: Strengthen Public Power
ElectriCities of North Carolina Public Power Award of Excellence: Provide Superior Power
ElectriCities of North Carolina Public Power Award of Excellence: Customer-Centered Innovation
ElectriCities of North Carolina Public Power Award of Excellence: People
Key to the City of Fayetteville (Mick Noland)