GAS SOUTH NAMED CORPORATION OF THE YEAR BY THE COUNCIL OF VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATORS

(Atlanta – June 19, 2013) - Gas South, Georgia’s fastest growing natural gas provider since 2008, received the Corporation of the Year award from the Council of Volunteer Administrators (COVA) Tuesday at the organization’s annual end of the year meeting.

COVA, a membership organization of volunteer administrators founded in 1972, grants this award to corporations who have expressed a sincere commitment towards promoting volunteerism within the workforce.

Gas South was nominated for the award for the impactful service of its’ Gas South Cares program by the Georgia chapter of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, a faith-based charitable organization. Gas South established Gas South Cares in 2010 as a company-wide initiative to give back to the communities it serves through educational partnerships, social service initiatives and community sponsorships.

“It is a true honor to represent an organization that has developed such a commitment to volunteerism in the Metropolitan Atlanta area,” said Kevin Greiner, CEO of Gas South. “This award is a representation of Gas South employees’ dedication to reinvesting in the hometown community of our company.”

Those that attended the annual meeting at Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse were able to enjoy lunch while John Berry, president and CEO of Saint Vincent de Paul Georgia, gave the keynote address. Guests were also able to participate in a silent auction, where all proceeds were given to COVA members in award scholarships for participation in conferences and professional development training.

About Gas South

Gas South is one of Georgia's leading natural gas providers. Based in Atlanta, the company currently serves more than 250,000 residential, business and governmental customers throughout Georgia. Gas South seeks to distinguish itself through competitively priced rate plans, locally provided customer service and active engagement with the communities it serves. Gas South has been Georgia's fastest growing natural gas provider since 2008. For more information, visit www.gas-south.com.

About The Council of Volunteer Administrators

COVA is a nonprofit organization that provides an accessible forum of networking, knowledge sharing, collaboration and leadership skill development opportunities. COVA membership is comprised of Volunteer Administrators (Managers, Coordinators, etc.), Executive Directors, volunteers who lead volunteers, students interested in the profession, consultants, trainers, job seekers and community leaders. For more information about COVA or to become a member, please visit www.atlantacova.org.