Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative took home an award from the Cooperative Communicators Association’s (CCA) Excellence in Communications awards ceremony, held during the annual CCA educational Institute June 2-5 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Professional communicators representing cooperatives from across the United States and Canada submitted nearly 600 entries in the competition. The awards recognize the best in writing, photography, programs and projects, and publications. Carroll EMC won first place in the Miscellaneous Promotional category.

CCA, the only professional communications organization dedicated to serving those associated with Member-owned businesses, met at the Hilton Forth Worth where it drew more than 100 communicators from across the country.

The four-day educational program included a variety of professional development sessions ranging from effective social media tactics and video production, to photography tips and writing workshops.

Carroll EMC is a Member-owned cooperative providing electricity to approximately 50,000 homes and businesses. The co-op serves Members in Carroll, Haralson, Heard, Paulding, Polk and Troup counties. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. For more information visit the cooperative’s website at carrollemc.com or follow Carroll EMC on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram and LinkedIn. Carroll EMC: Community Built. Community Builder.