In 2004 Central Electric received the Silver Switch Award from the Rural Electricity Resource Council, formerly National Food and Energy Council, for its demonstrated commitment to education and electrical safety.  Working as a team with its eight member cooperatives, Central and its members have developed an effective education program that brings the message of electricity’s value and safe use to schools, youth groups, adult audiences and community organizations.  Every year the program reaches out to over 25,000 students and adults through the various programs offered. (2004)