U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (“WAPA” or “Authority”) is proud to announce its recent awards received this week from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for outstanding achievement in public power communications. The APPA's annual Excellence in Public Power Communications Awards honor public power electric utilities and utility organizations that demonstrate innovation and creativity in communication strategies across various media platforms. The entries were judged in three categories: Print & Digital, Web & Social Media, and Video. Awards were given to utilities that showed ingenuity and creativity in telling their stories through outstanding copy, design, financial data presentation, graphics, social media engagement, video editing, and web layout and interactivity.

Rated against public power utilities across the United States, the Authority had the honor of winning two prestigious awards: the Award of Excellence for Web and Social Media and the Award of Merit for Video. Both awards feature WAPA’s ongoing commitment and dedication to increasing open and honest communication, and engagement with the community.

"We are always striving to enhance our communication strategies to better serve our customers. The recognition received in both categories will only inspire us to innovate further and leverage new technologies and creative approaches to deliver relevant and impactful messaging,” noted Shanell Petersen, Director of Corporate Communications at the Authority. “We are immensely proud of this achievement.”

The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority Communication’s department is committed to reaching, informing, and connecting with the youngest members of the community to the eldest, through meaningful, transparent and effective communication.

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