Minster Electric Department receives recognition for safety practices and mutual aid

columbus, oh: The Village of Minster was honored for its achievements throughout the past year during the 2024 American Municipal Power (AMP) Annual Conference.

The Minster Electric Department received a Safety Award in the Transmission & Distribution category in recognition of no time lost due to reportable accidents.

“Safety is truly important in our industry, and we are always happy to commend the hard work and great safety practices of all those awarded,” said Michelle Palmer, AMP Vice President of Technical Services and Compliance.

Additionally, the Minster Electric Department was commended for its participation in AMP’s Mutual Aid Program in recognition of the mutual aid assistance it provided to the Village of Lakeview and City of St. Marys. Mutual aid is one of the most important aspects of AMP membership, as it ensures that assistance is available when it is needed most.

“Mutual aid is one of the most important aspects of our industry, and I am sincerely grateful to all the Members that took part in our response efforts this past year,” said Palmer.

The AMP Annual Conference took place Sept. 30–Oct. 2 in Columbus. The organization’s premier event featured presentations and panel discussions by industry experts and speakers from AMP partner organizations.