The Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA) has been recognized for its commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its team members by receiving two safety awards for its outstanding performance in 2024.
For the seventh consecutive year, SMMPA has been honored with the Minnesota Governor’s Workplace Safety Award, managed by the Minnesota Safety Council. This award acknowledges employers who demonstrate exceptional workplace safety standards by comparing their incident rates with state and national averages. SMMPA's dedication to maintaining a safe work environment has secured its position among the top employers in Minnesota.
Additionally, for the fourth consecutive year, SMMPA has received the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence. This national recognition underscores SMMPA's commitment to safety practices, highlighting its performance in incident prevention and overall safety program management.
Dave Geschwind, Executive Director and CEO of SMMPA, proudly highlighted the organization's safety record while reflecting on these awards. "These awards are a reflection of the dedication and commitment of the entire SMMPA team to maintaining our high safety standards," Geschwind remarked. "We take great pride in our safety record and strive to improve it every day."
