Author Archive for: KMEA

We are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2020/2021 Gilbert E. Hanson Jr. Outstanding Service Award, Mike Muirhead, Director of Public Utilities for the City of Garden City.  This award, named in honor of KMEA’s first General Manager, Gil Hanson, is presented by KMEA to a recipient who has, over a period of years, made significant contributions to municipal joint action and is recognized for contributions to his or her community, the electric utility industry, or public power.

We are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2020/2021 Max Embree Distinguished Service Award, Lindsborg City Administrator, Greg DuMars.  KMEA established this award in honor of Max Embree, of the City of Colby, Kansas who played a leading role in the early years of KMEA.  The award honors his memory and is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and devoted service to both KMEA and Public Power.

We are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2020/2021 Dedicated Commitment to Service Award, John Wagerle, Electric Distribution Superintendent for the City of Sterling.  The Dedicated Commitment to Service Award, established in 2016, is presented by KMEA to recognize an employee of a KMEA member city who has, over a period of years, demonstrated outstanding performance and made significant local contributions to their municipal utility.

We are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2020/2021 Mike Gilliland Honor Award, Terry Jantzen, former Utility Superintendent, City of Moundridge.

We are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2020/2021 Mike Gilliland Honor Award, Brad Ewy, former Fire Chief & Maintenance Superintendent, City of Cheney.