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West Texas native Aaron Chavarria was honored with a Texas State Technical College Trailblazer Award for his commitment to helping students prepare for careers in the energy industry. 

Julius Fletcher set a world record at the International Powerlifting League World Championships, lifting more than 1,800 pounds in his first international meet.

Whether guiding energy policy or a Scout troop, David Bobzien’s compass points toward service—building connections across the communities and landscapes of the West.

Inspired by local heroes, Cody Rasmussen built a life of service — from volunteering as a firefighter to supporting safe, reliable operations as an energy technician.

Early-stage developer Matt Johnson draws on his Wisconsin roots to help rural communities thrive through new energy projects across his home state.

Project manager Chris Evans brings firsthand experience to his role, helping rural communities thrive through energy projects across the Midwest.

Russ Lloyd’s 20+ year energy career has always been driven by the commitment to put people first.

From a fishing trip to saving a sea turtle, IT colleagues Manuel Capiendo and Klark Balay turned quick action into a powerful act of conservation.

After being wounded in combat in Afghanistan, veteran Kain Schilling brings his values of service, trust and teamwork to his role at NextEra Energy.

Former Army civil affairs officer Billy Wilkins now builds bridges of another kind—leading energy projects for NextEra Energy Resources across the Midwest.

Josh Daubenspeck, Coast Guard Reserve Commander and NextEra project director, merges military service and energy leadership to protect lives and power America’s future with purpose.

Olga Meador and her family, known as “Team Meador,” were honored by Special Olympics for decades of volunteerism and advocacy, inspired by daughter Sabrina’s journey.

Megan Murphy’s Salyer’s journey mirrors that of Cedar Rapids. It’s a tale of resilience, community spirit and the power of turning adversity into opportunity.

Chet Dysart's quick thinking and safety training helped get a family to safety following a vehicle rollover accident on a rural Oklahoma road.

Inspired by her grandmother’s generosity, Sophia Eccleston built a life of service, from the U.S. Army to NextEra Energy, where she continues making an impact on the communities where she lives and works.

Technical services leader David Smith transforms his lifelong passion for problem-solving into innovative training tools that prepare the next generation of energy technicians.

From Navy pilot to powering America’s future, Aimee Brenner brings a mission-first mindset to integrating solar and battery storage projects into the electricity grid.

NextEra Energy nuclear fleet employee Julius Fletcher is pivoting his celebrations to preparations for his first international competition this fall.

Maine native and solar technician Bradley Greenleaf brings a passion for homegrown energy and strong local roots to his work—helping power progress while staying connected to the communities he serves.

For nearly a century, FPL’s Dania Beach Clean Energy Center has driven innovation and efficiency, benefiting South Florida communities with reliable power and community support.

Engineering manager Josh Adams visits communities across the U.S. to help guide battery energy storage projects through the local approval process.

Responsible for NextEra Energy Resources’ community engagement in Oklahoma, Tanner Roberts embodies the intersection of his family's proud past and the state's burgeoning energy future.

Kansas wind operations manager Annie Paskavitch brings decades of hands-on experience to the energy industry, driving safe, reliable operations across the Heartland.

Farmer and hunting guide Aaron Assmus leads a wind energy center in Jerauld County.

Baton Rouge solar developer Allison Bernard loves LSU, Mardi Gras and the sun's ability to fuel the grid and the economy.