NECA is proud to announce the success of NECA 2020 LIVE, sponsored by Powering Chicago. We 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.
In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness month and reaching over 5,000 participants, CEO David Long dyed his hair pink and the NECA Team donated $1 for every NECA 2020 LIVE participant to Susan G. Komen!
All NECA 2020 LIVE content will be available for registrants through November 15, providing an opportunity to explore every second of education and entertainment for the first time in NECA Convention history.
The NECA team has begun adding online content and will finalize this over the next several days. The virtual Exhibit Hall will also be available until November 15, with exhibitors monitoring chats.
In the next two weeks, expect an email on how to obtain certificates for the sessions you attended. Check out the video below to get an idea of what you missed.
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The 2020 NECA Safety Summit will be an immersive experience where participants are able to explore a rich digital space, and engage with NECA Premier Partners as well as industry experts in safety. Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with NECA’s leadership and network with one another.
NECA’s 2020 Safety Summit is Oct. 27–29. Register now for this incredible event that will keep you engaged with safety without having to leave the office!
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.
While 88 products were submitted to the Showcase, hoping to be awarded a Showstopper honor, only 17 could actually win. These winners are listed in alphabetical order below and will be featured in the January 2021 issue of ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. You can also view the 2019 Showstopper Showcase winners.
Penn State University Named 2020 NECA Student Chapter of the Year
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.
On October 6, 2020, the NECA Student Chapter at Pennsylvania State University was named the 2020 NECA Student Chapter of the Year. The award was presented as part of NECA 2020 LIVE, the association’s virtual convention and trade show.
In second place was the NECA Student Chapter at Ball State University. In third place was Wayne State University.
NECA’s 38 Student Chapters are built to encourage students to pursue a career in the electrical contracting industry. Any college or university that currently has a construction management or related program and that encourages students to pursue a career in the electrical contracting industry is eligible to apply for affiliation as a NECA Student Chapter. NECA’s goal is to establish and nurture successful, productive NECA Student Chapters.
Iowa State Wins 2020 Green Energy Challenge
Iowa State University took home first place at the 2020 Green Energy Challenge (GEC). The GEC, sponsored by ELECTRI International and NECA, is an opportunity for NECA Student Chapters to design an energy upgrade for a facility that provides community services to others in their communities.
Community Electric Inc. is a National Electrical Contractors Association member from Staten Island, New York, and local member of the New York City Chapter, NECA. Community Electric has participated in the NECA Safety Awards and Recognition of Achievement programs for many years, and has received the NECA Recognition of Achievement in Safety Excellence and NECA Recognition of Zero Injury honors on numerous occasions.
In 2019, NECA developed the NECA Safety Ambassadors Medal to recognize a NECA member that has exemplified superior safety performance in the Recognition of Achievement Programs. In 2020, this prestigious honor is presented to James Tizio and Community Electric for their commitment and dedication to leading NECA and the electrical industry in safety. The 2020 NECA Safety Ambassadors Medal is sponsored by Milwaukee Tool.
Academy of Electrical Contracting Installs 17 New Fellows During NECA 2020 LIVE
The following individuals were installed into the Academy of Electrical Contracting on Tuesday, October 6, as part of NECA 2020 LIVE, the virtual convention and trade show. These fellows were installed by Academy Chairman David Hardt.
Fellowship in the Academy is one of the highest honors bestowed upon an individual in the industry. The Academy honors outstanding leaders in the electrical contracting industry, as it preserves and utilizes their wealth of experience and knowledge for the benefit of the industry.
As part of NECA 2020 LIVE, the National Electrical Contractors Association presented this year’s national award winners for their remarkable work in areas such as labor relations, advocacy, technical expertise and training, as well as service to the industry, ELECTRI International, and NECA.
During a meeting of the NECA Board of Governors on Monday, October 5, the National Electrical Contractors Association elected five individuals to serve as Vice Presidents of the association for two-year terms.
Winners of 2020 Project Excellence Awards Announced
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 NECA Project Excellence Awards were created by the National Electrical Contractors Association to recognize electrical contractors who have done remarkable work during the previous calendar year. NECA honors contractors performing work across 12 different market sectors for their commitment, professionalism and ingenuity in delivering an electrical project.
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