Lou Villaire, sales manager at Atlasta Solar Center in Grand Junction, has received the Competent Communicator Award from Toastmaster International. Villaire completed the self-paced program designed to help individuals improve their speaking and leadership skills in a club environment.

Atlasta Solar offers a range of services to commercial and residential customers, including solar and wind power systems and remote irrigation and water pumping. For additional information, call 248-0057 or visit www.atlastasolar.com.