Fayetteville Public Utilities’ Student Utility Board celebrates Awards Day

Fayetteville Public Utilities’ (FPU) Student Utility Board (SUB) celebrated their last meeting with an Awards Day on May 2. Students, parents and FPU employees gathered in FPU’s conference and community room to share a meal and to honor the student board.

FPU CEO/General Manager Britt Dye commended the students for their participation and dedication. He recognized the members of the student board with appreciation of service plaques. Appreciation awards were presented to India Bryson, Javon Fox and Eli Layne of Fayetteville High School and Saira Martinez, Avery Raby and Hayden Swinford of Lincoln County High School. Case Creson of Riverside Christian Academy was unable to attend the event.

Following the award presentations, Dye presented the FPU Student Utility Board Scholarship. The scholarship was awarded based on application and essay submissions as well as points earned throughout the year. This year’s scholarship recipient was Saira Martinez who plans to enroll at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Pulaski to earn her Dental Assistant certificate.

“It is an honor to get to share our knowledge and skills with the student board each year,” said Dye. “This year’s group participated and showed great interest in what we do at FPU. Not only did they learn from us, but we benefited from their innovative ideas and knowledge as well. As our student board nears graduation, it is an opportune time to remind them that success requires hard work, responsibility and accountability. No matter where they go in life, those three characteristics will serve them well. We wish the Student Utility Board and all 2024 graduates the best of luck in future endeavors.”