Norwich — A three-man team of Norwich Public Utilities lineworkers has won the Lineworkers Rodeo for the third consecutive year.

The annual event, hosted by the New England Public Power Association, was held Sept. 20-21 in Littleton, Mass. The three NPU participants were Grahm Andruskiewicz, Will Bowman and Jim Rogers.

“Time and time again, our lineworkers demonstrate their abilities for the benefit of our community and for those in need through our regular mutual aid efforts,” NPU General Manager John Bilda said in a news release. “But last week, our employees showed what they can do in competition with their peers and came out on top — again. Our entire organization is proud of last week’s performance by Grahm, Will and Jim during the NEPPA Rodeo.”

NEPPA’s annual Lineworkers Rodeo features three-person teams competing in six different events. The purpose of each event is to promote safe work practices. The events are: cutout changeout, hurt man rescue, obstacle course, rope toss with guy wire installation, speed climb and transformer changeout.

The rodeo is designed to enhance skills and job knowledge, foster strong working relationships between public utilities, encourage teamwork and provide a better understanding of utility work for the public.