Sullivan County Rural Electric Cooperative (SCREC) is proud to announce that Kim Phillips has been presented with the 2025 Winston Donaldson Community Service Award during the Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association (PREA) and Alleghany Electric Cooperative annual meeting, held in Hershey, PA, October 29-31.

The Winston Donaldson Community Service Award was established in 1994 to recognize a Pennsylvania or New Jersey electric cooperative employee for their involvement as a volunteer in church, civic, school, and/or hospital activities; an act of heroism; and/or co-op related activities with the co-op’s community receiving the benefits. Winston Donaldson was a Central Electric director and a PREA director serving as chairman from 1980-81.

The award is not given every year, only when someone is deserving of it, which made its gifting even more meaningful.

Kim has been at SCREC since 2001. She originally began as a member service representative and recently moved to the position of billing clerk. She has also served on the co-op’s Safety Committee for nearly two decades.

Outside of work, Kim is dedicated to her community. She has been a member of the Sullivan County Agricultural Society for 13 years and has served as President of the Fair Board for four years. She’s also a 4-H Leader for the Livestock, Gardening, Poultry, Rabbits, and Cooking clubs and is a member of the Sullivan County 4-H Advisory Committee. Kim has also co-overseen and helped organized the annual Christmas Light Spectacular at the county fairgrounds in Forksville since 2019 and served on the Sullivan County School District Board for 22 years.

“Kim has the heart and dedication to help and support the community around her. We at Sullivan County REC are overjoyed with her accomplishments and we are proud to call her family,” Heidi Roupp, SCREC CFO commented.

Kim and her husband Randy live outside of Dushore. They have three sons, Bob, Jesse (Sam, and their children Emerson, Corbin, and Josie) and Noah. “I am so appreciative and thankful not only for this award but for my family, co-op family, and friends,” Kim said.

“I’m sure this came as a total surprise to Kim, but it didn’t come as a surprise to her Sullivan County REC co-workers. Her dedication to serving the greater good has made a real impact in Sullivan County. She is certainly deserved of recognition and the Winston Donaldson Community Service Award,” John Lykens, SCREC CEO commented.

    Cooperatives are governed by seven principles, one of which is “Concern for Community.” SCREC is proud that our employees emulate this principle not only in their careers, but in their daily lives as well. Congratulations, Kim!