Danny Orbin, a retired employee of Macon Electric Cooperative, Macon, was honored with the A.C. Burrows Award by the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives (AMEC) at that organization’s annual meeting Oct. 2 in Branson.

The purpose of the award is to recognize directors and employees of electric cooperatives for outstanding service to their cooperative, community and service areas. Those who received the award were selected because of their leadership above and beyond the call of duty to strengthen and improve the economic and social conditions in their areas.

Danny joined Macon Electric Cooperative in 1983 as an equipment repairman and operator. He held several positions at the co-op, but his true passion was serving as the operations manager where he provided leadership and knowledge daily. During his tenure, Danny served on several committees and volunteer groups within the organization including the local Rotary chapter, internal safety committees and employee engagement committees.

Outside of his professional career, Danny was and continues to be an active member of the Macon First Baptist Church where he and his wife, Jan, serve wherever needed. He has also served on the board of the local Ray of Hope Pregnancy Care Center for many years. Danny enjoys spending time with his kids, grandkids and working on his retirement gift — a 1929 Ford Model A Roadster.

            The award is named for the late Audrian Cleon Burrows of Van Buren, Mo., who rose through the ranks to become general manager of the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives, which is the statewide service organization for Missouri’s 48 electric cooperatives. Burrows served in this position from 1968 to 1976. He was recognized as an outstanding leader in rural electrification and as a distinguished individual who dedicated his life to helping others.

            The Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives, Jefferson City, is the statewide service organization for Missouri’s electric cooperatives.