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Touchstone Energy Community Award

TOUCHSTONE ENERGY® COMMUNITY AWARD

Each year, Beltrami Electric celebrates volunteerism and community service with the Touchstone® Energy Community Award, which recognizes businesses, non-profit and community groups that have shown a strong commitment to the community.

 

Great River Rescue wins local Touchstone Energy Community Award

Beltrami Electric Cooperative named Great River Rescue, of Bemidji, as the winner of the local 2022 Touchstone Energy® Community Award.

Great River Rescue Brandon Mustful“Great River Rescue clearly demonstrates a strong commitment to community that we at Beltrami Electric value highly”, Communications Specialist Angela Lyseng said. “We are very pleased to recognize Great River Rescue’s contributions to our local communities.”

Great River Rescue is a community-funded and supported nonprofit organization that is committed to finding stable homes for animals in Northern Minnesota. They are a no-kill animal shelter that operates in Bemidji and provides numerous services in Bemidji and surrounding areas, as well as collaborating with other animal welfare organizations across the state. Great River Rescue uses its resources to provide care and service to more than 350 stray and surrendered animals each year that are brought to the shelter by members of the public, the City of Bemidji and Beltrami County.

About the Touchstone Energy Community Award

The Touchstone Energy® Community Award acknowledges the efforts of those who have impacted numerous people, addressed unmet community needs or provided necessary services.

One winning organization will receive a $500 cash prize and will compete with winners from other electric cooperatives for statewide recognition and an additional $2,000 cash prize.

Any civic organization or non-profit in our service area is eligible to compete for the award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to our local communities.

Organizations are eligible to apply for the award themselves, or community members may apply on behalf of a deserving organization.

The application will require a description of the project, program or event and the positive impact it brought to the community. 

Each October, community members may nominate an organization, association, or business by completing the application form, available at Beltrami Electric Cooperative, 4111 Technology Drive NW, Bemidji, or downloaded below. Questions may be directed to Angela Lyseng at 218-444-3689 or alyseng@beltramielectric.com. 

Recipient History

2022 - Great River Rescue

2021 - Blackduck Community Library Board

2020 - Hope House *

2019 - Village of Hope

2018 - Ruby's Pantry of Bemidji

2017 - Bemidji Area Cross Country Ski Club

2016 - Northland Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol

2015 - Jack Pine Stables

2014 - Bemidji Area Reading Canines (BARC) *

2013 - Blackduck Area Toys for Kids

2012 - Bemidji Area Take A Kid Fishing *

2011 - Kelliher Resource Center Committee

2010 - Bemidji Skate and Bike Association

2009 - Northwoods Garden Club of the Bemidji Area

2008 - The Radiothon to End Child Abuse

2007 - The Sexual Assault Program of Beltrami, Cass & Hubbard Counties

2006 - Healthy Community, Healthy Kids

2005 - Bemidji Area Task Force on Underage Drinking, Drugs and Gang Activity

2004 - Blackduck Tri Sigma General Federated Women's Club

 

*  Indicates winner of statewide award

Touchstone Energy Cooperative stacked logo with three amigos

Minnesota Touchstone Energy® cooperatives are part of a national alliance of more than 700 local, consumer-owned electric cooperatives in 46 states dedicated to the values of integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community. Nearly all of Minnesota's 44 distribution cooperatives in Minnesota are part of the national brand, Touchstone Energy®.

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      • Understanding My Bill
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        • Update My Information
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      • Member Privacy
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        • GenerLink
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        • Steffes Electric Thermal Storage Heaters
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      • Load Management
    • REBATES AND ENERGY SAVINGS
      • Rebates and Incentives
      • Manage My Energy Usage
        • Home Energy Assessment
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    • RENEWABLE ENERGY
      • Infinity Renewable Energy
      • Member-Owned Renewable Energy Systems
      • Northern Solar
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    • About Your Cooperative
      • What is an Electric Co-op?
        • History of Beltrami Electric Cooperative
      • Annual & District Meetings
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      • Employment Opportunities
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        • Community Room Calendar & Reservation Request Form
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