In 2019, NCEP initiated an award in memory of Jeannette "Jan" Brinch, who energetically facilitated the National Council on Electricity Policy (NCEP) from 2014 to 2018 and passed away in 2018. Jan's career was marked by progress on energy and environmental issues from a wide range of public service positions. One of the hallmarks of her success in each of these roles was her desire to collaborate with others with diverse perspectives, positions, and organizations. This award honors other public servants who similarly view their positions as opportunities to bring people together to accomplish public interest goals in the electricity sector.
The National Council on Electricity Policy named Tonola Brown-Bland as the recipient of the 2024 Jan Brinch Award for Collaboration in the Public Interest at the NCEP Annual Meeting. Please see the press release for more information.
The National Council on Electricity Policy named Paul Kjellander as the recipient of the 2023 Jan Brinch Award for Collaboration in the Public Interest at the NCEP Annual Meeting. Please see the press release for more information.
The National Council on Electricity Policy named Tony Reames as the recipient of the 2022 Jan Brinch Award for Collaboration in the Public Interest at the NCEP Annual Meeting. Please see the press release for more information.
In 2021, NCEP congratulated former Representative Tom Sloan on receiving the Brinch Award. Please see the press release for more information.
The National Council on Electricity Policy named Larry Mansueti as the recipient of the 2020 Jan Brinch Award for Collaboration in the Public Interest at the NCEP Annual Meeting. Please see the press release for more information.
Outgoing Federal Energy Regulatory Commission commissioner Cheryl LaFleur was awarded the Inaugural Jan Brinch Award for Collaboration in Public Service in 2018. Please see the press release for more information.