Awards – Electro Federation Canada

EFC members are a dynamic community of electrical manufacturers, distributors and manufacturers’ reps who play an integral role in advancing the association’s initiatives—and powering a changing world through product and service innovation.

Annually, EFC recognizes leaders of the member community through its Industry Awards program. The annual awards include: CEMRA Person of the Year | IRA | Trailblazer | Corporate Engagement Excellence (Distributor, Manufacturer, and CEMRA).

EFC celebrates members’ commitment to innovation and excellence by presenting special recognition to leaders through the following annual awards:

EFC Corporate Engagement Excellence Award
This year, EFC is recognizing a member company in each CEMRA, Manufacturer and Distributor channels that demonstrates leadership in committee and event participation—and supports EFC’s sponsorship programs. The corporate award contenders and the final recipient is selected by the EFC Board of Directors, based on set criteria.
Winner from CEMRA Section: 2020 Award Recipient: Desdowd
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Winner from Manufacturer Section: 2020 Award Recipient: Ascot
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Winner from Distributor Section: 2020 Award Recipient: Electrozad
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Past Award Recipients:
- Rexel Canada Electrical Inc – 2019
EFC Industry Recognition Award
The Industry Recognition Award is our longest-standing award, presented annually, to an individual who has influenced the Canadian electrical industry, either as a current or retired industry delegate, or as an industry supporter. Award recipients demonstrate strong leadership through their personal and professional industry involvement and symbolize dedication, balance, and achievement in regional, national and/or community activities.
Winner: 2020 Award Recipient: Nathalie Pilon, Former President of ABB
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Past Award Recipients:
- Murray Chamney, Intralec – 2019
- John Sencich, Thomas & Betts Ltd., a Member of the ABB Group (Retired) – 2018
- William Smith, Electrozad Supply Company Limited – 2017
- Bob Shapiro, Franklin Empire – 2016
- Harald Henze, WESCO – 2015
- Charlie Cipolla, Rockwell Automation – 2014
- Doug Baldwin, Schneider Electric – 2013
- Wayne Donaldson, Rexel – 2012
- René Marineau, Past President, Canlyte Inc. – 2011
- Richard (Dick) Waterman, International Electric Supply Corp. – 2010
- Pat Costello, Toshiba of Canada Limited – 2010
- Michael Kenney, Thomas & Betts – 2009
- Bill Buckley, ShawCor Ltd. – 2008
- Ken Gerrie, Gerrie Electric Wholesale Limited – 2007
- William E. Saylor, Rexel Canada – 2006
- Reginald D. Gemmell, Whirlpool Canada LP – 2006
- John H. MacDonald, Ideal Supply Company Limited – 2005
- Gerald G. Dunnigan, Techspan Industries Inc. – 2004
- Robert T.E. Gillespie, General Electric Canada Inc. – 2003
- Jeannine Guillevin Wood, Guillevin International Inc. – 2002
- William Torrance, Rockwell Automation Canada Inc. – 2001
- George Horsman, E.B. Horsman & Son – 2000
- James G. Sinneave, EECOL Electric Ltd. – 2000
EFC Trailblazer Award
This award honours an individual who has been a significant driver for industry change. The Trailblazer Award recognizes exceptional leaders who have advanced the Canadian electrical industry over the past five years. This award is given to someone from an EFC member organization who has been a catalyst for change by bringing new ideas, processes or best practices to the forefront in the industry.
Winner: 2020 Award Recipient: Danny Buchanan, Rexel Canada
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Past Award Recipients:
- Salim Bhojani, Westburne – 2019
- Jason Prevost, Standard – 2018
EFC CEMRA Person of the Year Award
This recognition is given to an EFC member individual or company that makes a difference to CEMRA by demonstrating leadership, commitment and outstanding contribution.
Winner: 2020 Award Recipient: Tony Munden, Munden Enterprises
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Past Award Recipients:
- Ken Hooper -2019
- Peter Saccomano – 2018
- Tony DeCicco – 2017
- Irwin Beron – 2016
- Barry McGowan – 2015
- Bruce Dean – 2014
- Cindy Doherty – 2013
- Patrick Marion – 2012
- Murray Chamney – 2011
- Keith Maguire – 2010
- Tom Brockway – 2009
- Claudia Day – 2008
- D. Bruce Chamney – 2007
- Jeff Porter – 2006
- Pierre Dowd – 2005
- Mike Carrol – 2004
- Tom Arbanas – 2003
- Cindy Gibson – 2002
- Hank Bergson – 2001
- Dave Doherty – 2000
EFC Marketing Awards
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The Marketing Awards program is designed to recognize EFC member organizations that are demonstrating marketing excellence and innovation within the Canadian electrical manufacturing and distribution industry. Previous winners have received benefits in promoting products, recognizing internal talent, bringing value to partners, using as a sales tool, providing positive feedback to front-line team members and supporting customers.
This program includes five categories:
- Customer Event/ Trade Show (sponsored by Electrical Line)
- Digital Innovation (sponsored by EFC)
- Integrated Marketing (sponsored by Kerrwil)
- Merchandising & Display (sponsored by EFC)
- Social & Sustainability Award (sponsored by Product Care)