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NECA Proudly Announces 2025 National Award Winners


Jun 20, 2025

Several leaders in the electrical construction industry have been named 2025 national award recipients by the National Electrical Contractors Association. Due to their outstanding contributions, the esteemed group will be honored during the Closing General Session of NECA 2025 Chicago on Monday, Sept. 15th. The annual convention and trade show will take place Sept. 12-15. The honorees include:

  • Coggeshall Award (technical and training service)
    John C. Kellamis, Lake Erie Electric, Inc., Akron, OH, North Central Ohio Chapter, NECA
  • Comstock Award (labor relations)
    Donald G. Laffoon, Electrical Corporation of America, Inc., Raytown, MO, Kansas City Chapter, NECA
  • James H. McGraw Award (industry contribution/exceptional performance)
    Matthew Turk, INTREN, Union, IL, American Line Builders Chapter, NECA
  • Abraham Lincoln Leadership Award (advocacy)
    Michael W. Quarles, North Kansas City Electric, Co., North Kansas City, MO, Kansas City Chapter, NECA
  • Robert L. Higgins Association Executive Distinguished Service Award (NECA service)
    Jules W. Weaver, Western Line Constructors Chapter, NECA, Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • Industry Partner Award
    National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (NEMRA), Carmel, IN