Riviera Utilities Receives National System Operational Achievement Recognition Award

FOLEY – Foley’s Riviera Utilities has again received national recognition for excellence in operating its natural gas utility.

The American Public Gas Association presented its System Operational Achievement Recognition, known as SOAR, to Riviera Utilities.

Out of approximately 750 APGA members, Riviera Utilities was selected for this honor by its peers on the APGA Operations and Safety Committee. The selection was based on demonstrated excellence in four key areas: system integrity, system improvement, employee safety, and workforce development.

The SOAR Award highlights natural gas utilities that uphold the highest standards of safety and reliability while investing in continuous improvement for their communities. The American Public Gas Association represents more than 700 public natural gas utilities serving more than 5 million customers across the nation.

The 2025 SOAR awards were announced at the APGA Annual Conference in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

A utility provider can hold SOAR status for three years. After three years, a utility may apply again to maintain recognition. Riviera also achieved SOAR status in 2022.

Riviera Utilities provides natural gas, electric and wastewater services in areas of Baldwin County. The public utility provider is governed by a board of directors elected by the city of Foley.