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 celebrate members’ commitment to innovation and excellence by presenting special recognition through the following annual awards: CEMRA Person of the Year | IRA | Trailblazer | Corporate Engagement Excellence (Distributor, Manufacturer, and CEMRA), and the Business Sections Award of Excellence.
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.
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.
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: 2024 Award Recipient: Lori Bagazzoli, LEDVANCE
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: 2024 Award Recipient: Patrick Marion, Desdowd Inc.
Past Award Recipients:
Denis Dumouchel, Desdowd Inc. – 2023
John Richardson, Anamet Canada – 2022
Tony Munden, Munden Enterprises Ltd. – 2020
Ken Hooper, NEMRA – 2019
Peter Saccomano, Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. – 2018
To view the 2022 Marketing Award Winners, click here
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 it as a sales tool, providing positive feedback to front-line team members and supporting customers.
This program includes five categories:
Event Trade Show (sponsored by EFC)
Digital Innovation (sponsored by Electrical Line)
Integrated Marketing (sponsored by Kerrwil)
Social & Sustainability Award (sponsored by Product Care)
This recognition is given to a member of EFC, retired or current, who has made an outstanding contribution to the industry in standards & regulations.
2023 Award Recipient: Pierre Desilets, Leviton Canada Our dear friend & colleague, Pierre Desilets, passed suddenly on September 22, 2023. Receiving the award on his behalf is his beloved wife Karen & brother Charles, Jason Prevost & Dip Patel of Leviton. Photo: Carol McGlogan, Karen Desilets, Jason Prevost, Dip Patel, Gurvinder Chopra, Charles Desilets, Cherith Sinasac
