Ben Lomand Connect was recently awarded the Trailblazer Award by NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association. The award is a tier of the Smart Rural Community initiative that recognizes companies which promote rural broadband networks and their broadband-enabled applications such as economic development, commerce, education, healthcare, government services, public safety and security, and more efficient energy distribution and use. The award was given for Ben Lomand Connect’s effective collaboration with its community leaders to incorporate broadband connectivity into a wide array of applications, which builds community strength, and conquers distance to import and export goods, services and knowledge.Ben Lomand CEO Ray Cantrell says, “I’m proud to accept this award on behalf of the board of directors, employees and members of Ben Lomand Connect.