MALVERN, Pa., June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Prelude Solutions is proud to announce that it has been named the 2024 Corporate Services Supplier of the Year by American Water, the largest publicly traded water and wastewater utility company in the U.S. This prestigious recognition honors one supplier across the American Water network for exceptional service, value, and partnership.
The award, presented at American Water’s annual Supplier Recognition event, celebrates suppliers that have gone above and beyond in their support, commitment, and delivery of quality services. During the presentation, the American Water team shared that Prelude Solutions was “top of mind the moment the award came up,” reinforcing the strength of the partnership and the impact Prelude has made over the past three years.
“This award is a true reflection of our team’s dedication, consistency, and heart,” said Cate Heaman, CEO of Prelude Solutions. “To be recognized by an organization of American Water’s stature is truly an honor. It affirms our belief that when you lead with purpose, results follow.”
Lawrence B. Wooten, Director, National Supplier Diversity at American Water, added:
“We didn’t award Prelude a diversity award, even though they are a women-owned business. Prelude earned the overall Corporate Service Supplier of the Year award from American Water’s procurement team based on their merit and years of technology savings and services.”
Prelude’s relationship with American Water began with a comprehensive technology audit to identify inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities across their technology infrastructure. What started as a single project quickly evolved into a trusted, long-term partnership. Over the years, Prelude has consistently delivered measurable savings and provided strategic guidance to help American Water optimize their technology environment and support future growth.
With a focus on uncovering hidden cost efficiencies and aligning technology with business goals, Prelude became more than a service provider, they became an extension of the American Water team. Their proactive approach, ongoing support, and dedication to delivering results have been key drivers of the partnership’s success.
“It has been a privilege to support American Water, and the Prelude team is determined to continue to drive the technology savings while bringing new solutions to the table,” said Mike Batdorf, COO at Prelude Solutions, who spearheads the relationship. “This award is not only a proud moment, but a reminder of what’s possible when there’s alignment, trust, and collaboration.”
About Prelude Solutions
Prelude Solutions is a woman-owned technology consulting firm specializing in technology cost optimization for clients. With a purpose-driven approach, Prelude uncovers significant savings opportunities while aligning technology with business goals. A portion of every client engagement also gives back to nonprofits through the Prelude Cares Network.
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