Centranet recently won top honors in the Stillwater News Press “Best of Stillwater” contest. Every year, readers of the Stillwater News Press and followers of the newspaper’s social media profiles, websites and e-mail blasts celebrate the best businesses, organizations and people in a two-step process.

In June, they cast their nominations in the contest, revealing the top five nominees in each category. In July, voters select their top pick from each category, hoping their favorite will rise to the top. On July 29, the newspaper announced Centranet as the first place winner in the internet service provider category.

“We are excited that Centranet was chosen for this award,” said Mark Prather, President of Fiber and Technology of Central Rural Electric Cooperative and its fiber subsidiary, Centranet. “From the beginning, we’ve made subscriber satisfaction a pillar of all we do. We’re delighted the community recognizes this and chose Centranet as their provider of choice.”

Located in Stillwater, Okla., Centranet is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Rural Electric Cooperative that aims to bring members the fastest, most reliable internet through its fully fiber network.