DIVERSITY IN BUSINESS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Electric Distribution System Manager

Henry Mason was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 Diversity of Business Awards celebrating the individuals and organizations committed to advancing minority business enterprise.

The Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates high standards of excellence, dedication and accomplishment over one’s lifetime and is awarded to an individual who has played an integral role in the creative, technical or professional progress of business development

With a 42-year track record in Conway’s power industry, Henry Mason is the first AfricanAmerican to be named manager of Conway Corporation’s Electric Distribution System, a position he held for two years before retiring at the end of 2022

His dedication to providing essential services to our community has been critical, but especially during Winter Storm Uri in February of 2021 To his colleagues, he is known for his calm composure in even the most challenging environments, and to his crew, his leadership style is recognized as quiet confidence

When mutual aid is needed in other communities or states related to storm restoration, the personnel under Henry’s authority were in high demand because of their abilities and work ethic which was largely attributable to his leadership In April 2022, Henry sent a crew of line workers to Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico to work with the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority to build an electric distribution system so that power could be delivered to members of the Navajo Nation who were not previously connected to the electric grid

The Conway Area Chamber of Commerce holds this annual event to elevate and honor underrepresented business enterprises that are owned or led by the following person(s) or group of persons: African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, Native American, Pacific Islander; Veteran, LGBTQ+ and individuals with disabilities