From Alltricity Network Executive Director, Ken Wilmot

As 2024 begins to wind down, it’s the perfect time to reflect on all that this year has brought us and what we’re thankful for. As the new Executive Director, I’m thrilled to have joined this wonderful community of Alltricity Network members, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have connected with so many of you through our workshops, conferences, and training sessions. I’m also grateful to the many organizations that have opened their doors to host these impactful events.

While the year is coming to a close, we still have exciting activities on the horizon as we prepare for a successful transition into 2025. Please take a moment to read through the November update below for all the final highlights of 2024. In the meantime, we are thankful for you and wish you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season. Have a fantastic Thanksgiving!

THE ALLTRICITY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION 2025 SCHOLARSHIP IS NOW OPEN!

Applications Due Friday, February 7, 2025 | $1,500-$3,000+ Scholarship Awards!

We highly encourage you to spread the word and share within your respective organizations and professional network. The deadline for students to apply is Friday, February 7, 2025. View the 2025 Scholarship Flyer or Access the scholarship application to learn more! 

If your company has built relationships with local universities and craft training colleges, the Alltricity Scholarship Foundation wants to complement those relationships with Alltricity Scholarship Foundation Scholarships! We are here to help engage young talent in your area and connect them to your company. Forward this email to your college/trade school/university academic contacts or send us their contact information - we'll do the rest!

The Alltricity Scholarship Foundation Auction is pleased to share that over $24,000 was raised at the 2024 Fall Convention in support of scholarships for the next generation of electric energy industry professionals. Thank you to our members for the corporate and individual cash donations that go directly toward the scholarship fund through the Named Scholarship program! Learn more about Named Scholarship Sponsor opportunities for your company.

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING 2025 EMERGING LEADER AWARD NOMINATIONS!

Nominations Due Friday, January 31, 2025

Alltricity Network’s Emerging Leader Award recognizes and honors individual members who have made significant contributions within their organization and have demonstrated the potential for leadership and outstanding service for the electric utility industry. The nominee must have no less than 5 years of experience, and no more than 10 years’ experience within the industry. The 2025 award will be conferred at the 2025 Alltricity Network Management, Engineering & Operations Conference taking place May 5-7, 2025 in Dallas, TX. To learn more, submit a nomination form, and view the past recipient, visit the Emerging Leader Award webpage.  

THERE’S STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR OUR FINAL EVENTS OF 2024

These are great opportunities to earn any needed 2024 continuing education credits!  

NOVEMBER SAFETY ROUNDTABLE November 6 | 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. CST | Austin, TX. Roundtables offer a unique forum for peer-to-peer sharing of current safety topics, experiences, critical issues, and expertise. The November featured topic is Blood is Thicker Than Water: The Biology of Proper Hydration.

GENERATION RENEWABLES CONFERENCE November 13 | 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CST | Kansas City, MO. Gain insights on renewable energy source issues and trends that are relevant throughout the industry, including presentations on the latest environmental regulatory trends, technology developments, and real projects.

PLANNING SESSION: 2025 ALLTRICITY NETWORK FALL CONVENTION November 20 | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MST | Englewood, CO or Virtually via Teams. Make your voice heard and join us to share ideas and brainstorm topics for the 2025 Alltricity Network Fall Convention, ensuring the topics most vital to you, your organization, and your employees are being addressed and pursued.

LOOKING AHEAD TO ALLTRICITY NETWORK’S 2025 CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS

Mark your calendars! We are already looking ahead to next year and are pleased to share that the dates and locations have been finalized for both of Alltricity Network’s signature events:

• 2025 Spring Management, Engineering, & Operations Conference: May 5-7, 2025 | Dallas Thompson Hotel | Dallas, TX
• 2025 Fall Convention: September 29-October 1, 2025 | Loews Kansas City Hotel | Kansas City, MO

Additional event information including the preliminary topics, registration, and hotel block details will be shared soon!

Please visit the Alltricity Network Events and Education Calendar webpage for the most up-to-date list of offerings, including many newly added 2025 conferences and workshops. Our Education Committees, made up of Alltricity Network Members, strives to organize timely, relevant, and thoughtful educational and networking events, and we are looking forward to a full year of these opportunities curated by our members, for our members. We hope to see you soon at an upcoming event!  

ALLTRICITY NETWORK AS YOUR RESOURCE

As always, please consider Alltricity Network a resource for you and your organization. Please share those development opportunities with your peers, workgroups, and your professional network! Also, do not hesitate to reach out to us with topics or workshops you would deem beneficial to our industry.