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Good Neighbor Watch Award

Michigan Electric Cooperative

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Funding Amount

$100

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Good Neighbor Watch Award

Funder: Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA)

Purpose: Recognizes co-op employees who were involved with an emergency situation and provided assistance to people in the community during the course of their workday.

Geographic Scope: Michigan electric co-ops

Eligibility:

  • Michigan electric co-op employees

  • Involved in emergency situations

  • Provided community assistance during workday

    • Award Details:

  • Amount: $100 per recipient

  • Additional Recognition: Award plaque and recognition at MECA's annual meeting

    • Background: This program began as a partnership between electric co-ops and local sheriff's departments and other law enforcement and "helping" agencies. It has proven helpful in many situations, with co-op employees using first aid and other special training and skills to help people in the community by reporting suspicious activities, fires, accidents and other emergencies, and even saving lives.

    Contact:

  • MECA Office: 201 Townsend St., Suite 900, Lansing, MI 48933

  • Phone: 517-351-6322

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Nomination Process:

  • Nominations can be made by any Michigan electric co-op employee

  • Guidelines and applications are available online

  • Nomination Deadline: March 15 (annually)

    • Recognition Timeline:

  • Award winners honored during MECA's annual meeting (typically April)

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