Insights > August, Calvin and Jones Honored with SGA Humanitarian Award

August, Calvin and Jones Honored with SGA Humanitarian Award
By: Lee Sabatini • Manager, Entergy New Orleans Communications

08/26/2019

Three Entergy gas servicemen in Louisiana went above and beyond to help a blighted community while in the neighborhood for a service call. Now, they are being honored by their industry peers in the Southern Gas Association for their efforts to help better the quality of life in the communities we serve.

Servicemen Kevin August, Derek Calvin and Jamison Jones, were recently presented plaques for their willingness to promote community responsibility by David Ellis, Entergy New Orleans president and CEO; Phillip May, Entergy Louisiana president and CEO; and Tad Patella, Entergy gas distribution business director. They were nominated for the award by David Peterson, manager, gas operations

Last summer, the three employees encountered families in need of assistance such as food and basic school supplies. Pooling their own resources, the servicemen volunteered their time by hosting a cookout and neighborhood party as well as purchased much needed school supplies for the kids.

“It would have been easy for Kevin, Derek and Jamison to get back in to their trucks and drive away,” said Patella. “Instead, they answered the call for help. We are very proud to say they are part of our team.”

Tags
Louisiana 
Lee Sabatini
Manager, Entergy New Orleans Communications
Related articles
’24 in retrospect
As we reminisce about the highlights of ’24, it’s only fitting that we spotlight some of the best and brightest moments for Entergy’s nuclear fleet.  
Read more
Entergy launches task force to help make energy more affordable for its customers
As a leader in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is committed to keeping our customers' bills affordable, especially for our customers struggling to pay their bills. That’s why earlier this year, we launched our new task force, Leading Energy Affordability for All, or LEAF.
Read more
Clean air vacuum breaker installed in Jennings as part of achieving company sustainability goals
In early November, Entergy Louisiana’s specialized substation technicians installed and energized a high-voltage clean-air vacuum breaker at the Jennings substation. This new equipment is part of the first few installations for Entergy’s four-state service area and the first installment of this size in the country for the manufacturing partner.
Read more