Each year, the key focus of the NISC Member Information Conference (MIC) is learning more about the topics and challenges facing our industries and how NISC solutions can help Members accomplish their goals. MIC sessions wouldn’t be nearly as successful without the help and participation of the Members who know and use our solutions every day.

At the 2026 MIC in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sept. 14-17,over 170 learning sessions were offered to attendees, and 42 of those sessions featured NISC Members sharing first-hand knowledge and best practices with fellow attendees. The Member Experience Awards recognize the top Member-presented sessions at the MIC each year.

Throughout the Member Information Conference, Members had a chance to rate  sessions to help select the Member Experience Award winners. This year’s winners were selected as the top sessions in their respective categories.

Energy

Demand Reporting with Meter Data Management

Lisa Thompson & Carly Bullock, Southside Electric

 

Communications

A Day in the Life of a Communications Field Tech

Daniel Hochstetler, Co-Mo Connect

 

All Industries

Build a Culture of Learning

Jamie Standridge, Sikeston Board of Municipal Utilities

 

Panel

Contact Tracking in Action

Lora Schiltz, Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative

Tara Lobato, Poudre Valley REA

 

Outstanding Achievement

Data That Delivers, Two-Way Conversations & Communications Industry Outlook

Bethany Chinadle, Triangle Communications

Special recognition for presenting two top-rated MIC sessions this year, speaking in the Communications Industry Outlook and consistently delivering Member Experience award-winning sessions.

Congratulations to this year’s winners and thank you to all NISC Members who presented at the 2026 MIC. We look forward to another great week of learning at the 2027 MIC in Indianapolis, Indiana!