Pee Dee Electric Board President Richard Johnson and Board of Director Marcia Lambeth were presented with The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award for their extraordinary leadership and lifelong service. Their dedication has strengthened the communities we serve and embodies the cooperative spirit that defines Pee Dee Electric.

The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Governor of North Carolina, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated exemplary service, leadership, and dedication to the betterment of communities across the state. This prestigious distinction is reserved for those whose contributions have made an enduring impact and whose lives reflect a deep commitment to public service. Recipients are named honorary “Ambassadors” of North Carolina, and their achievements are permanently recorded on the official roster maintained by The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society.

As Pee Dee Electric honors these outstanding individuals, the cooperative reaffirms its dedication to supporting leadership, service, and community growth. The qualities demonstrated by The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award recipients reflect the cooperative principles that guide Pee Dee Electric: service, integrity, and commitment to the people we proudly serve.