ATLANTA, Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power
has announced the recipient of the second annual Preston Arkwright Award for service –
Matt Goff, forestry and right of way
supervisor for Georgia Power. The company created the award to
spotlight and recognize the exceptional commitment to service
demonstrated by thousands of employees working every day in
communities across the state. Danna
Clary, sales training consultant in Atlanta, was also selected as a runner up for
the award during a special ceremony held recently at the annual
Citizens of Georgia Power statewide meeting. The Citizens of
Georgia Power is the company's statewide, employee-driven community
service organization.
"Enriching our neighborhoods and improving the lives of those
around us is a passion shared by all Georgia Power employees – not
just today, but since the very beginning of our company," said
Paul Bowers, chairman, president and
CEO of Georgia Power. "As our employees continue to fulfill our
mission to be a citizen wherever we serve, I am proud of Matt and
Danna's dedication to their communities and recognize the impact
they have made for so many."
Goff has worked with Georgia Power for more than 15 years and
has embraced the company's service philosophy in tandem with his
personal dedication to the community. He organized and ran the
Citizens of Georgia Power - Metro South Chapter's Power Clays
Shoot, the largest single fundraising event for Electric Kids,
a nonprofit organization which provides assistance to children of
deceased or disabled Georgia Power or Southern Company employees
based in Georgia. Goff also
assists with homeless shelters, battered and abused women shelters,
as well as Relay for Life in Fayette
County.
The Preston Arkwright Award was
created in honor of Preston
Arkwright, the company's first president who coined the
phrase "A Citizen Wherever We Serve" more than 100 years ago.
Employees were nominated by their colleagues for the award, with
finalists selected by a panel and winners chosen by employee
voting. As part of the award, Goff will receive a $5,000 donation to a nonprofit of his choice.
Clary will receive a $1,500 donation
to a nonprofit of her choice.
A commitment to citizenship is at the heart of Georgia Power's
culture. In 2016, the company's total community impact totaled
$22 million with Georgia Power and
the Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. investing more than $16.6 million in communities and nonprofit
organizations across the state. Additionally, Georgia Power
employees and retirees donated over 150,000 hours in volunteer
services – valued at more than $3.6
million. To learn more about how Georgia Power is working to
make Georgia an even better place
to live and work, visit www.georgiapower.com/community.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy
company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are
the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.5 million customers
in all but four of Georgia's 159
counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and
affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia
Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes
nuclear, 21st century coal and natural gas, as well as renewables
such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses
on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and
the company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates
as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more
information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the
company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) and Twitter
(Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).
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