Lompoc Recognized With Excellence In Public Power Communications Award From American Public Power Association

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LOMPOC, CA, November 21, 2023 – The City of Lompoc is proud to have been recognized with the Excellence in Public Power Communications Award for 2023 from the American Public Power Association (APPA).

Lompoc received the honor in the category of web and social media for its communications related to Lompoc Electric’s 100th birthday celebration this year. As part of this outreach, the City of Lompoc organized a birthday celebration that also recognized the City of Lompoc’s 135th anniversary since inception. Throwback social media posts highlighted the city and Lompoc Electric’s history, and Free Stuff Friday social media giveaways were themed to the birthdays. In addition, short videos highlighted some of the city’s public power employees. The city website’s homepage carousel includes a slide dedicated to Lompoc Electric’s centennial birthday.