NECA Introduces a Project Excellence Award

NECA Introduces a Project Excellence Award

December 9, 2016

To showcase the exceptional work of member-contractors, the National Electrical Contractors Association has launched the Project Excellence Award, a new award program that will recognize companies for their outstanding commitment, professionalism and ingenuity in delivering an electrical project.

NECA will begin accepting submissions for the 2017 Project Excellence Award on January 1, 2017.

Awards will be based on whether the electrical/technology portion of the project is valued under or over US$1 million for each market sector, except for overhead transmission and substation/interconnection and must be based on projects completed in 2016.

Projects from these 11 categories are eligible for the award:

  • commercial/institutional
  • design build
  • educational
  • energy solutions/green building
  • health care
  • industrial
  • international
  • overhead transmission
  • residential
  • street lighting/traffic signal
  • substation/interconnection

Completed entry forms must be received by March 31, 2017.

Find out more: www.necanet.org/project-excellence.

Related Articles


Latest Articles


Changing Scene

  • ABB Chosen to Supply Technology for BC Ferries’ New Major Vessels

    ABB Chosen to Supply Technology for BC Ferries’ New Major Vessels

    January 12, 2026 ABB will supply a complete package of power, propulsion and control technology for four new double-ended passenger and car ferries operated by British Columbia Ferry Services (BC Ferries). One of the largest ferry operators in the world, BC Ferries provides year-round vehicle and passenger service on 25 routes to 47 terminals, carrying Read More…

  • Federal Government Invests in Four Ontario Steel Companies

    Federal Government Invests in Four Ontario Steel Companies

    January 12, 2026 Through targeted investments, the Government of Canada is committed to providing support to help businesses in all sectors, including steel and automotive, to respond, adapt and compete amid shifting market conditions. Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Read More…

  • Craftsman V20 150W Power Inverter Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

    Craftsman V20 150W Power Inverter Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

    January 12, 2026 This recall involves the Craftsman V20 150W Power Inverter (Model number: CMCB1150B). The product has a rectangular prism shape with dimensions of 8.13 x 7.62 x 11.68 cm. It is red and black and weighs 320 grams. It has three charging ports for Type-C, Type-A, and AC connections. It contains an LED Read More…

  • 2025 National Model Codes Now Available

    2025 National Model Codes Now Available

    January 12, 2026 New model codes introduce updates that advance the harmonization of building design and construction requirements across Canada, expand the range of compliance options available to code users, incorporate forward-looking climatic data in building design to help prepare buildings for future climate conditions while reducing the construction sector’s contribution to climate change, and Read More…