Virginia American Water Employee, Terry Stanley, Named Utility Employee of the Year by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
Virginia American Water (NYSE:AWK) employee Terry Stanley was named Utility Employee of the Year by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce on May 4, 2026.
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Virginia American Water (NYSE:AWK) employee Terry Stanley was named Utility Employee of the Year by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce on May 4, 2026.
The award is part of the Chamber's Community Champions Honors Initiative and recognizes Stanley's seven years at Virginia American Water, leadership during a transition, and community volunteer work.
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News Market Reaction – AWK
On May 4, the day this news came out, AWK closed 0.42% below the previous close.
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Key Figures
- Employee tenure
- 7 years
- Time Terry Stanley has worked for Virginia American Water
- Event date
- May 21
- Community Champions Honors recognition event
- Event time
- 8:00 a.m.
- Scheduled time for Community Champions Honors ceremony
- Utility operations
- 24/7
- Describes continuous operations environment of the utility
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Community Champion Honors Initiative recognizes the above-and-beyond performance of
"The Community Champions Honors program was created to shine a light on the people who keep
Terry has worked for Virginia American Water for seven years, starting off in the meter shop. He is a dedicated and dependable leader who stepped into his current position during an unexpected transition and successfully navigated the shift from peer to supervisor, strengthening his team in the process. Known for his reliability and professionalism, he consistently goes above and beyond in his role.
Terry is also an active presence in the
"Terry is a stellar example of homegrown talent and brings energy and professionalism to every interaction," said Laura Runkle, President of Virginia American Water. "He is dedicated to his team and the community he serves, routinely volunteering his time at
"His supervisors and those who work with him consistently praise his ability to be agile," Runkle continued. "He empowers his team to be flexible in an environment that can change quickly due to emergencies, weather, and other dynamics of a 24/7 utility, and he always leads with the safety of our team members as his top priority and providing excellent service to our customers as a core value."
Recipients of the Community Champions Honors will be honored on Thursday, May 21, at 8:00 a.m. To learn more about Chamber ALX and the Community Champions Honors List, click here.
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About Virginia American Water
Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water company in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 384,000 people. For more information, visit www.virginiaamwater.com and join Virginia American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.
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