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.
EFC celebrates members’ commitment to innovation and excellence by presenting special recognition to leaders through the following annual awards:
2019 Award Recipient: Rexel Canada Electrical Inc. (caption: EFC’s Carol McGlogan presents award to Rexel’s leadership (left-right): Dave Syer, Roger Little and Adrian Trotman)
This recognition is given to an EFC member company 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.
Call for Nominations: EFC 2020 Industry Recognition Award – CLOSED
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.
2019 Award Recipient: Murray Chamney, Intralec Electrical Products (Ed Tuggle, D.A.D. Sales (left) and Patrick Marion, Desdowd (right) present award to Murray Chamney (middle))
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.
Past Award Recipients:
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
Call for Nominations: EFC 2020 Trailblazer Award – CLOSED
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.
(Pictured below: Salim Bhojani (right), Westburne accepts award from EFC’s 2018 award recipient Jason Prevost (left), Leviton Canada)
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.
2019 Award Recipient: Ken Hooper, NEMRA (Pictured below: Cindy Doherty, Intralec Electrical Products presents award to Ken Hooper)
This recognition is given to an EFC member individual or company that makes a difference to CEMRA by demonstrating leadership, commitment and outstanding contribution.
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)
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This recognition is given to an EFC member company 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.
