The award, presented at the annual meeting in Atlanta, is conferred annually by the ACC executive director to a non-board member that has contributed most in the preceding year to the Association’s success and advancement.

"Kelly and Keith have demonstrated above and beyond support for the American Coal Council during the past year,” said ACC’s executive director Janet Gellici. “Both have worked diligently to establish active Western and Eastern Utility Coal Committees from the ground up.”

Cosgrove and Drohan were recognized for their contributions by the 175 senior utility-coal industry executives attending the ACC Annual Meeting and Coal Market Strategies Conference.