While AEP's commitment to the environment is fundamentally rooted in a sense of social responsibility to our stakeholders, the company is pleased when it receives recognition for environmental activities and achievements. External validation helps spread information about best practices throughout the private, public, and non-profit sectors, and to set standards for environmental commitment that will raise the level of environmental performance across society.

• "Good Neighbor" award: AEP Kentucky Coal, by the federal Office of Surface Mining - 2006
• Ceres report: "Corporate Governance and Climate Change: Making the Connection." Top score among utilities. - 2006
• Reclamation award: AEP Kentucky Coal, by the Kentucky Department of Mining Reclamation and Enforcement - 2006
• Up With Trees Corporate Award winner: Public Service Company of Oklahoma, 30th annual Arbor Day banquet - 2006
• EEI Advocacy Excellence Award - 2005, 2004, 2003
• EPA Climate Protection Award: SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride) reductions from 1999 to 2005 - 2005
• National Wild Turkey Federation for Wheelin' Sportsmen: Corporate Achievement Award - 2005
• Conservation Fund: Corporate Environmental Leadership Award - 2004
• Muskingum County Soil and Water Conservation District : Environmental Stewardship - 2004
• Ohio Energy Project Recognition - 2004
• American Wind Energy Association: Outstanding Contribution to the Wind Industry Award - 2003
• Arkansas Wildlife Federation : Corporate Conservationist of the Year - 2003
• Harvard University: Roy Family Award for Noel Kempff Mercado Climate Action Project in Bolivia - 2003
• American Wind Energy Association: Outstanding Commercial Achievement Award - 2002
• Arkansas Environmental Federation: Diamond Award for Excellence in Environmental Achievement for the Flint Creek Power Station Eagle Watch and Nature Trail - 2002
• Texas Mining and Reclamation Association: Best Entry Unique Products; Coal, for the Sabine Mining Company - 2002
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Southeast Regional Director's Conservation Award - 2002, 2001
• Buckeye Trail Association: "Landowner's Award" - 2001
• Central Ohio Mountain Biking Organization (COMBO): Certificate of Appreciation - 2001
• Interstate Renewable Energy Council: Innovation Awards (Learning from Light!) - 2001
• Ohio Department of Natural Resources: Cardinal Award for ReCreation Land - 2001
• West Virginia Business Environmental Leadership Award - 2001
• Wildlife Habitat Council: Recertification of Matt Funk Station Site, new certification of Gavin Plant's 1,000-acre grounds as a national wildlife habitat - 2001, 2000
• Environmental Education Council of Ohio: Outstanding Environmental Education Program Award - 2000
• Morgan County's Chamber of Commerce: Economic Activism Award - 2000
• National Land Management Award: ReCreation Land - 2000
• Ohio Tree Farm Committee: Tree Farmer of the Year - 2000
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: Bird Conservation Recognition Award - 2000, 1999
• West Muskingum Vocational Agricultural Program: Blue and Gold Award for outstanding chapter and community support - 2000
• City of Abilene: Beautification Award - 1999
• Department of Interior: Conservation Service Award - 1999
• Project Habitat Award: SWEPCO's right-of-way management - 1999
• The Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma: Chairman's Council Award - 1999