Pasadena Water and Power Earns National Recognition for Creative Outreach

asadena Water and Power (PWP) has continued its winning streak with additional accolades this fall (Booklet Photo – PWP)

After being recognized in April for three prestigious honors from the American Public Power Association (APPA), Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) has continued its winning streak with additional accolades this fall.

By John Boucher

For the second consecutive year, PWP received the Excellence in Public Power Communications Award from APPA. The utility was the sole recipient of the Award of Excellence in the Print/Digital category for its “Outtawatta Family” storybook, Kate’s Career Date, which introduces students to the wide variety of careers in the utility industry. PWP also earned an Award of Merit for the animated video version of Kate’s Career Date, one of only three utilities nationwide to be recognized in that category.

“We are incredibly proud to be recognized once again by the American Public Power Association for our creative outreach efforts,” said David Reyes, PWP General Manager. “The ‘Outtawatta Family’ storybook and animated video are part of our commitment to inspiring the next generation and making utility careers more accessible and engaging for young minds.”

According to APPA, its annual communications awards program highlights utilities that demonstrate ingenuity and creativity in storytelling through outstanding copy, design, graphics, video editing, and web interactivity. The awards were presented last month in Salt Lake City, Utah.

PWP provides electricity to more than 65,000 customers within Pasadena and delivers water to nearly 38,000 households and businesses in Pasadena and adjacent communities in the San Gabriel Valley. As a community-owned utility, PWP operates as a not-for-profit public service owned by the City of Pasadena, dedicated to serving its customers and the community.