Paris, Tenn.–Paris Board of Public Utilities has been named the 2020 TVA Energy Right Solutions Communicator of the Year. Receiving the award on behalf of the utility was Meagan Hart, Paris BPU Brand Solutions and Strategic Communications Manager.
“Meagan is to be congratulated for this well-deserved honor,” said Terry Wimberley, Paris BPU President & CEO. “She continues to help shed a positive light on Paris BPU within our own community as well as draw positive attention to us from across the Tennessee Valley. Meagan’s skills and abilities are a great asset to our utility.”
This is TVA’s first Communicator of the Year Award and honors the Local Power Company who has shown great success and enthusiasm in communicating the value of TVA EnergyRight programs and services to the Valley through one or more communication channels. These could include advertising, social media, public relations, community awareness and/or public events.
“Paris BPU is in the forefront of bridging the gap between the new social media age and utility sector,” said Shana Woods, TVA Program Manager-Commercial Energy Solutions. “With the leadership of Meagan Hart, Paris BPU has been very innovative in communicating all things electricity and knows how to have a little fun too.”
A small ceremony was held and TVA representatives in attendance were Mark Yates, TVA Regional Vice President – West Regional Relations; Brian Smith, Customer Service Manager – Customer Delivery; and Shana Woods, Program Manager – Commercial Energy Solutions.
While in town they had opportunity to see the East Alley Murals that were a collaborative effort between TVA, Paris BPU, Downtown Paris Association, and City of Paris, TN government. They also took some time to discuss current projects and happenings within the utility with Wimberley, and other Paris BPU representatives.
Officials said, “Paris BPU and TVA will continue to work together to meet the challenges that lie ahead and promote the right energy choices to make our Valley a better place to live, work, play and raise happy families.”
Photo: From left Wimberley, Hart, and Bethany Edwards, BPU Vice President in front of BPU/TVA mural next to BPU headquarters on E. Washington Street in downtown Paris. (BPU photo).