Celebrating Service

We’re recognized for our service to Alabama

“For the service of Alabama.” These were the words of Alabama Power founder William Patrick Lay. Service to our customers, neighbors, communities and those in need continues to guide all we do at Alabama Power. Our service has been recognized by environmental, energy efficiency, community, creative and industrial organizations. Below are some examples of the recognition Alabama Power has received.  

• 2020 Birmingham Business Journal Company of the Decade
• 2019 Alabama Wildlife Federation, Water Conservationist of the Year – Renew Our Rivers
• 2019 Alliance to Save Energy, Stars of Energy Efficiency Award
• 2019 Birmingham Business Journal Veteran Friendly Employer
• 2019 Edison Electric Institute Emergency Assistance Award
• 2019 Edison Electric Institute Emergency Recovery Award
• 2019 Fortnightly Smartest Communities Award – Smart Neighborhood
• 2019 Site Selection Magazines Top Utilities for Economic Development
• 2019 Partners for Environmental Progress Environmental Stewardship Award 
• 2019 International Association of Business Communicators Silver Quill Awards, Best in Show – Powergrams
• 2019 International Association of Business Communicators Silver Quill Awards, Excellence for Publications – Powergrams
• 2019 International Association of Business Communicators Silver Quill Awards, Best of the Communications Skills Division – Powergrams
• 2019 International Association of Business Communicators Silver Quill Awards, Excellence for Communication for the Web – Alabama NewsCenter
• 2019 Gold Hermes Awards for journalism and video – Alabama NewsCenter
• 2019 Platinum Hermes Award – Powergrams
• 2019 Gold Hermes Award – Shorelines 
• 2018 Association of Edison Illuminating Companies Achievement Award
• 2018 Birmingham Urban League President’s Award
• 2018 Edison Electric Institute Emergency Assistance Award for Puerto Rico Power Restoration 
• 2018 Essense Partners Top 40 Utility PowerBrands for U.S. investor-owned utilities 
• 2018 J.D. Power Utility Digital Experience Study, first place in customer satisfaction
• 2018 Kanthal Award finalist for energy efficiency efforts with industrial customers
• 2018 International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Silver Quill Awards – Powergrams
• 2018 S&P Global Platts, Global Energy Awards, Award of Excellence – Power
• 2018 Global Energy Institute and the U.S. Chamber’s Energy Innovates Tour – Smart Neighborhood
• 2017 J.D. Power Electric Business Customer Satisfaction Study, first place in South Large Segment
• 2017 Essense Partners Top 40 Utility PowerBrands for U.S. investor-owned utilities 
• 2017 Edison Electric Institute Emergency Assistance Award
• 2017 Gold Hermes Award – Alabama NewsCenter