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In acknowledgement of the hard work completed by the people within the companies on Solar Power World\u2019s<\/em> Top Solar Contractors list, the editorial team proudly recognizes three individuals for Top Solar Champions awards. These special awards highlight three individuals working at Top Solar Contractor companies who have gone the extra mile in their jobs and solar advocacy efforts.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to this year\u2019s winners! Read more about their accomplishments below.<\/p>\n

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\"\"2024 Top Solar Advocate<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Stephen Welsh, CEO of Standard Energy Solutions<\/p>\n

The Top Solar Advocate award is given to an individual who helped move the needle on local, state or national solar policy efforts.\u00a0Read more about Stephen’s winning advocacy efforts here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"2024 Top Solar Installer<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Jeffrey Wecks, solar installation foreman at Enterprise Electric<\/p>\n

The Top Solar Installer award is given to an individual who goes above and beyond to ensure superior customer satisfaction in physical installations.\u00a0Read more about Jeffrey’s installation expertise here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"2024 Top Solar Changemaker<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Lee Spruill, director of learning and development at Blue Ridge Power<\/p>\n

The Top Solar Changemaker award is given to an individual who worked to increase solar jobs and installation access to underrepresented populations and\/or made a significant difference in the local community in regards to solar education and acceptance.\u00a0Read more about how Lee is supporting solar careers here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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The\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Solar Power World<\/strong>\u00a0Top Solar Contractors awards program is part of our annual Top Solar Contractors List.<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In acknowledgement of the hard work completed by the people within the companies on Solar Power World\u2019s Top Solar Contractors list, the editorial team proudly recognizes three individuals for Top Solar Champions awards. 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