Mediacom Communications named Fort Dodge resident Logan Heckman as its Area Operations Employee of the Year during recent ceremonies held with corporate leaders.

Heckman was recognized for excellence in customer service and for earning high performance marks as a high-level broadband specialist. He works with area residential and business customers connected to Mediacom’s high-speed internet service. He is on his third year as a Mediacom employee.

Companywide, Mediacom employs 4,000 people, including 1,300 Iowans. Heckman was among 120 employees recognized for performance achievements over the past year. Award recipients receive a monetary bonus and other employee recognition.