Kissimmee Utility Authority

Kissimmee Utility Authority Chairman Manuel Ortega received the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official Award, which recognizes elected or appointed local officials who have contributed to APPA’s goals. (Photo/KUA)

Kissimmee Utility Authority Chairman Manuel Ortega received the Spence Vanderlinden Public Official Award, which recognizes elected or appointed local officials who have contributed to APPA’s goals. (Photo/KUA)

KUA chairman Manuel Ortega becomes 2nd local winner of national APPA award

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
A second local public utility official has been honored by the American Public Power Association (APPA) with a national award for their contributions and service to their communities and customers.
Kissimmee Utility Authority has released its annual Electrical Safety Calendar and announced its 12 elementary school winners. PHOTO/KUA

Kissimmee Utility Authority has released its annual Electrical Safety Calendar and announced its 12 elementary school winners. PHOTO/KUA

KUA releases Electrical Safety Calendar — was your student featured?

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Kissimmee Utility Authority announced it has released its 2025 Calendar of Electrical Safety, a bilingual calendar in English and Spanish, featuring the winning entries from its 31st annual elementary school student art contest.
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