Dairyland Directors, Boettcher and Stewart Recognized with Cooperative Builder Award

Source: Cooperative Network

Congratulations to Eau Claire Energy and Dairyland Director Butch Boettcher and Clark Electric Cooperative CEO & General Manager Tim Stewart for receiving the 2026 Cooperative Builder Award. The recognition is the highest award bestowed by the Cooperative Network, the largest statewide cooperative trade association in the U.S. Curt Larson was the third award recipient, nominated by the Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association.

The annual Cooperative Builder Award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions at the local, state and/or national level to advance cooperative philosophy and ideals. Honorees will be celebrated at an evening banquet during the Cooperative Network Summit and Annual Meeting on Dec. 1, in Eau Claire, Wis. Dairyland EVP & Chief Administrative Officer Amanda Hoefling serves on Cooperative Network's Board of Directors.