09/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/30/2024 07:28
NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association Chief Executive Officer Shirley Bloomfield today announced the winners of the 2024 Smart Rural Community Showcase Awards, presented annually to rural broadband providers who not only provide high-quality, reliable connectivity, but who also have led the way on collaborative and innovative projects that advance the communities they serve.<_o3a_p>
The Smart Rural Community program is a network of more than 280 communities supported by NTCA member providers who are committed to driving growth through robust broadband service. The Showcase Awards are presented to providers in recognition of their extraordinary achievements in promoting rural broadband networks and innovative applications that create opportunities for the educators, health care providers, farmers, small business owners, public safety professionals and others who help their communities thrive. <_o3a_p>
The following providers were recognized:
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"Every year, I look forward to seeing the exciting ways our Smart Rural Community providers continue to innovate and drive their communities to succeed,"said NTCA CEO Shirley Bloomfield."This year's winners continue to show what is possible when trusted, proven providers work with local partners to address community needs and improve their neighbors' quality of life. These community-driven efforts to connect more rural Americans - and to keep them connected to life-changing technologies - offer stories of success that can be repeated. I would like to congratulate Adams Fiber, Highline, Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company, SCTelcom, SRT Communications and Whidbey Telecom on this accomplishment!"
The 2024 Showcase Award winners were announced at the 2024 Fall Conference. Watch the announcement video here.