NECA NAMES TAUHIRA ALI AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRY INNOVATION.

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The Department of Defense (DoD) clearly has a new priority: Protect our warfighters and defense industrial base from cyber threats. While this has been a stated goal for a while now, the DoD is putting some teeth to this priority for, arguably, the first time.

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is proud to celebrate the sixth National Apprenticeship Week, held November 8–14, 2020. This U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) celebration gives businesses, communities, and educators the opportunity to highlight their apprenticeship programs and demonstrate the value of these programs to the workforce and U.S. economy.

PARK RIDGE, IL (Oct. 30, 2020) — The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding that brings the organizations together to advance workplace safety and health in the electrical construction industry.

As we continue to take precautions regarding COVID-19, it’s important to also protect ourselves from influenza (flu) virus.

Thank you for your work to assist communities in the path of Hurricane Delta. Conditions in Louisiana and Southeast Texas may become hazardous for workers who will be restoring power, and performing cleanup and recovery operations. OSHA wants you to stay safe while helping others. Responding to emergencies like this during a pandemic makes worker safety even more challenging.

Washington, D.C.—The National Electrical Contractors Association is proud to announce the success of NECA 2020 LIVE, sponsored by Powering Chicago, the association’s first ever virtual convention and trade show. From Oct. 6–8, NECA 2020 LIVE saw 5,104 live participants interact with nearly 100 exhibitors, experience 84 education sessions and product demos from 22 companies, and network virtually with the entire electrical construction industry.

The National Electrical Contractors Association has named William C. Orgill, Executive Director, Western Region the recipient of the 2020 Robert L. Higgins Association Executive Distinguished Service Award. Orgill was honored on Thursday, October 8, 2020, during NECA 2020 LIVE, the virtual convention and trade show.

The National Electrical Contractors Association has named Donald G. Laffoon, Electrical Corporation of America, Raytown, Mo., the recipient of the 2020 James H. McGraw Award. Laffoon was honored on Thursday, October 8, 2020, during NECA 2020 LIVE, the virtual convention and trade show.

The National Electrical Contractors Association has named Jerald L. Rounds, Ph.D., P.E., Litchfield Park, Ariz., the recipient of the 2020 NECA Industry Partner Award. Rounds was honored on Thursday, October 8, 2020, during NECA 2020 LIVE, the virtual convention and trade show.

The National Electrical Contractors Association has named Joseph H. Bodio, LAN-TEL Communications, Norwood, Mass., the recipient of the 2020 Coggeshall Award. Bodio was honored on Thursday, October 8, 2020, during NECA 2020 LIVE, the virtual convention and trade show.

The National Electrical Contractors Association has named Mark J. Mazur, MJM Electric Inc., Tampa, Fla., the recipient of the 2020 Abraham Lincoln Leadership Award. Mazur was honored on Thursday, October 8, 2020, during NECA 2020 LIVE, the virtual convention and trade show.

The National Electrical Contractors Association has named Shane Snyder, Cannon & Wendt Electric Company, Phoenix, Arizona, the recipient of the 2020 Comstock Award. Snyder was honored on Thursday, October 8, 2020, during NECA 2020 LIVE, the virtual convention and trade show.

ELECTRI International has named Sonja Rheaume, Christenson Electric Inc., Portland, Ore., the recipient of the 2020 Wendt Award. Rheaume was honored on Thursday, October 8, 2020, during NECA 2020 LIVE, the virtual convention and trade show.

The National Electrical Contractors Association has named 18 projects from around the United States as winners of the prestigious NECA 2020 Project Excellence Awards. Winners were announced on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, as part of NECA 2020 LIVE, the virtual convention and trade show.

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) launched the Student Chapter of the Year awards program in 2014 to recognize and reward outstanding NECA Student Chapters. The award was created to recognize and reward those students, faculty and NECA staff working hard year-round to run successful Student Chapters. It recognizes students for their impact on others in their community, and encourages them to continue participating in service that goes beyond themselves, while also promoting the electrical construction industry and growing the workforce.

The annual Showstopper Showcase at the NECA Convention and Trade Show highlights the newest products and services on the market. Open every day starting at 11:00 am, the Showcase gives attendees a chance to explore the newest products available, while a panel of anonymous, expert judges determine the winners on a variety of factors. The entries, from small manufacturers and large corporations, were diverse and innovative.

During a meeting of the NECA Board of Governors on Monday, October 5, Todd A. Mikec, CEO, Lighthouse Electric Company, Inc., was elected as NECA District 2 Vice President for a two-year term commencing January 1, 2021.

During a meeting of the NECA Board of Governors on Monday, October 5, Scott Bringmann, Director, Alcan Electrical & Engineering, Inc., was elected as NECA District 6 Vice President for a two-year term commencing January 1, 2021.