Leadership Springfield presents CU GM top award

Leadership Springfield yesterday presented City Utilities General Manager Scott Miller with its top leadership award.

Given during the organization’s annual meeting, Miller received the O. Franklin Kenworthy Award, according to a news release.

The award is given to Leadership Springfield alumni at every annual meeting based on commitment to the organization, involvement in community service, good citizenship, leadership qualities and moral standards. Miller graduated from Leadership Springfield Class 20.

CU hired Miller in 2002 as general manager of electric supply. He succeeded John Twitty as general manager in 2011. Miller serves on the board of the American Public Power Association, the Community Leadership Forum, the Good Community Committee, Sunrise Rotary, Springfield Innovation Board and the Mercy Hospital Springfield Board of Directors. He’s also chairman of the United Way leadership giving committee, according to the release.