Pasadena Water and Power Recognized for Excellence in Public Power Communications

PASADENA, Calif. – For the second consecutive year, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) has been awarded an Excellence in Public Power Communications Award from the American Public Power Association (APPA). PWP 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 was also one of three recipients of an Award of Merit for the animated video version of Kate’s Career Date.

“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 acknowledges 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.

To download the award-winning story book, or to view other family-friendly learning materials, visit our Youth Educational Programming page.