APGA Next Generation Employee Achievement Award

Recognizes up to two recipients each year – a field worker and a professional – who are 35 years and younger from APGA member companies that have made substantial contributions toward the goals of their utility, APGA, and the natural gas industry. 



Enter a Submission for the APGA Next Generation Employee Achievement Award 

The nomination period will open next spring. This award will recognize an individual 35 years or younger in each of the two categories: 1) a utility field worker; and 2) a utility professional (manager, communications, etc.). 

Award Winners

  • 2025 - Hannah Smith, York County Natural Gas Authority, SC
  • 2024 - Ben Carey, Knoxville Utilities Board, TN
  • 2023 - Amanda Gallagher, York County Natural Gas Authority, Rock Hill, SC