FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) Communications and Public Relations team has earned national acclaim, bringing home eight awards for their work in digital engagement, storytelling, and member communication.
The honors include five Silver Awards from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) 2025 Spotlight on Excellence Awards, which recognize the most effective and creative communications efforts by electric cooperatives nationwide. REC was recognized in a range of categories including best short-form video, digital engagement, and social media.
In addition, the Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) awarded REC three honors in its 2025 Communications Contest, which highlights excellence in storytelling, video, and project promotion across cooperative industries in North America.
NRECA Spotlight on Excellence Awards:
Most Innovative Use of Digital Engagement – Prime Day Email Best Social Media Campaign – Reliability Campaign Best Short-Form Video – Girl Power Best Photo – Pole Replacement Best Digital or Print Ad – Reliability Ad
CCA Communications Contest:
Featurette, 1st Place – The Light After the Storm Promotional Video, 2nd Place – Girl Power Programs and Projects, 3rd Place – Employees Support Hurricane Helene Victims
“These awards are a testament to the passion and talent of our team,” said Casey Hollins, Managing Director of Communications and Public Relations. “Every campaign, every video, every story is created to strengthen the connection between REC and the communities we serve.”
The team’s projects ranged from uplifting stories of storm recovery to creative digital content and outreach initiatives aimed at educating and engaging members.
REC serves approximately 182,000 electric connections across 22 counties in Virginia, maintaining over 18,000 miles of power lines from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay.
For more information about REC, visit www.myrec.coop. Follow REC on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
— Edited by Dan McDermott
