The Ohio Municipal Electric Association presented State Rep. Jim Hoops of Napoleon with the George V. Voinovich Award. The award was established by the OMEA Board of Directors to recognize state and federal lawmakers from Ohio who make contributions with a significant positive impact on public power systems. Hoops is currently serving his second full term in the Ohio House, after being appointed during the 132nd General Assembly. He represents Ohio’s 81st House District, which consists of Putnam, Henry and Williams counties, as well as part of Fulton County. Rep. Hoops and his wife, Deb, live in Napoleon.