It’s been called ‘The Brownlow of the Electrical Industry’ and the 2017 NECA Victoria Excellence Awards has lived up to its name and high expectations.

Taking place last Friday the 4^th of August, the event was hosted by the National Electrical & Communications Association (NECA) which brought together over 800 contractors, suppliers, educators, government representatives, family and friends at the opulent Crown Palladium in Southbank, Melbourne.

Winners trophies and certificates in each of the 14 categories (12 excellence awards projects and 2 apprentice award winners) were presented by Victorian NECA Council members and Sponsors of the event.

James Keegan, Executive Director of NECA Victoria, expressed appreciation to the finalist and winners of the excellence awards for their outstanding achievements that “set the benchmark for all electrical contractors and apprentices moving forward”.

“The future of our industry is extremely bright for Victoria. The projects we have seen presented this year have amazed the judging panel and selecting a winner from each category has been a very difficult task. The apprentices have a great knowledge of their trade and we are delighted by their eagerness to excel and grow in our industry. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists for your outstanding achievements”, said Mr Keegan.

2017 NECA Apprentice of the Year Awards Winners

Each Apprentice of the Year Award winner was not only recognised as the best 4^th year or recently completed apprentice in Victoria but they also walked away with $5,000 thanks to Protect -‘Australia’s leading industry severance scheme provider'. Second and third place didn’t walk away empty handed either, they each received $2,500 & $1,000 respectively, bringing the total award prize money to $17,000.

Commercial/Domestic Category:

Winner- Jason Dupont, Employer: Lanec Services

Second Place- Mitchell Price, Employer: Tesch Electrics

Third Place- Antony Accary, Employer: Laser Electrical Narre Warren North

Industrial Category:

Winner- Tim Stanway, Employer: Schneider Electric

Second Place- Jake Eccleston, Employer: NECA Education & Careers

Third Place- Clark Reilly, Employer: NECA Education & Careers

2017 NECA Excellence Awards Winners

Category - Domestic Residence

Company: Advanced Lifestyle Solutions Pty Ltd

Project: Modern Melbourne Residence

Category - Industrial Small Project

Company: CJ Pearce Pty Ltd

Project: ABB AVR Upgrade

Category - Industrial Medium Project

Company: Scarlett Contracting Pty Ltd

Project: Ampacet Australia Pty Ltd  

Category - Industrial Large Project

Company: Nilsen (Vic) Pty Ltd

Project: Webb Dock International Container Terminal

Category - Commercial Small Project

Company: DESA Australia   

Project: Legoland Discovery Centre   

Category - Commercial Medium Project

Company: Nilsen (Vic) Pty Ltd

Project: Northland Switchboard Changeover Project

Category - Commercial Large Project

Company: Nilsen (Vic) Pty Ltd

Project: New Bendigo Hospital 

Category - Voice/Data Communications & Audio Visual Project

Company: Nilsen (Vic) Pty Ltd

Project: Webb Dock Fast Track Communications Infrastructure (VIC)

Category – Lighting

Company: Laser Electrical Narre Warren North

Project: External Facade Lighting Upgrade for the Drum Theatre, Dandenong

Category - Work Health Safety Management System – Project

Company: CJ Pearce Pty Ltd - Rob Fry

Project: Crombie Lane HV Switchgear Upgrade

Category - Work Health Safety Management System – Company

Company: Programmed Electrical Technologies

Category - Small Contracting Business

Company: ATS - Australian Technical Services Pty Ltd

Project: MGS - Main Switchboard Upgrade and Sub-Main Installation  

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Notes for editors

1. NECA is the peak industry body representing the interests of electrical and communications contractors Australia-wide.
2. NECA is run by electrical contractors, for electrical contractors.
3. We have 5,000 contracting companies as members – and they in turn employ over 100,000 people Australia-wide.
4. NECA employs almost 350 people across its seven chapters (Queensland, New South Wales, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia).
5. The chapters provide NECA members with a range of services including: Industrial Relations, Health & Safety, Legal, Technical, Training, business-support services, product discounts and advocacy representation in Canberra with Government, Industry bodies and Training bodies.
6. NECA wholly-owns its Legal firm, Group Training and the NECA Colleges (in WA) and EcoSmart Electricians – and has joint ventures with a superannuation company (NSW) and one of the national cabling registrars (ACRS).
7. NECA also employ around 2,000 apprentice electricians and provides training to a further 2,000.
8. For further information go to www.neca.asn.au.