Terry Barnich Award for Promoting International Cooperation

The Terry Barnich Award for Promoting International Cooperation Among Utility Regulators and Development of Professional Regulation is the highest honor bestowed by the NARUC Committee on International Relations. Presented annually, the award recognizes a commissioner or staff member from a state regulatory body or affiliated organization for outstanding contributions to NARUC’s international efforts.

The award honors the memory of the former Chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission (1989 to 1992), Terrence “Terry” Barnich, who was killed on Memorial Day, May 25, 2009, while working as the Deputy Director of the State Department office overseeing U.S. reconstruction projects in Iraq. He was a dedicated public servant and an active NARUC member.

Previous Years’ Recipients

Ray Baum Memorial Leadership Award

This annual NARUC award was initiated to honor the memory of Ray Baum, who passed away in 2018. Ray was a long-time member of the National Association of Regulatory Commissioners, the go-to Staffer on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and a nationally recognized expert on utility law. This award is given to a Staff member of the NARUC Staff Subcommittee on Telecommunications that best reflects his initiative and drive towards public service.

Overview of the Ray Baum Award

2023 Ray Baum Award Recipient — Rebecca Beaton, Infrastructure Manager, Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission

Mary Kilmarx Award for Good Governance, Clean Energy and the Environment

Since a NARUC resolution passed July 31, 2002, ERE has recognized individuals who have gone above and beyond in the name of good governance, clean energy, and the environment. The award was initiated in memory of Mary Kilmarx, who passed away in 2002 and had been a commissioner and long-time staff member of the Rhode Island PUC, and was a three-term representative in the Rhode Island legislature. Those who remember Mary remember a fun, positive, feisty woman.

Previous Years’ Recipients

Podcast

Tune in to the NARUC Power Walk to learn more about the revamped awards program from Hon. Jehmal Hudson (Virginia), who is leading this effort.