The Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) recognized top professionals and organizations in the electrical industry at the 2025 IEC Business Summit in San Antonio, Texas. Due to the cancellation of SPARK: The Electrician's Expo, the summit became the platform to celebrate these achievements.
Recognizing Excellence
The IEC’s National Awards honors individuals and organizations that have raised the bar in excellence across various categories, including individual achievements, chapter performance, community service, and emerging leadership in the electrical industry. A panel of esteemed industry professionals carefully reviewed nominations, ensuring the winners represent the highest level of excellence.
2024 Award Winners
Individual Awards
Contractor Impact: Ian Marriott, IGM Commercial Fire and Electrical Systems (IEC Chesapeake)
Alumni Impact: Jake Jackson, Juniper Mountain Electric (IEC Rocky Mountain)
Future Impact: Zackary Jarmon (IEC Dallas), Paul Lingo (IEC Rocky Mountain), Chris Shipp (IEC Rocky Mountain)
Chapter & Safety Awards
Chapter of the Year: Greater Charlotte IEC (1-30 members), IEC Greater Cincinnati (31-59), IEC Central Ohio (60+)
Executive Director of the Year: Marilyn Akers Stansbury (IEC Rocky Mountain)
Safety Professional of the Year: Harvey Lincoln Hammock, Jr. (IEC Texas Gulf Coast)
Safety Award Winners: M.R. Electricians (1-15 employees), Kevco Electrical Construction (16-50), Benchmark Electrical Solutions (51-125), Excel Services (126-300), Prism Electric (301+)
Achievement Awards
Industry Impact: Steve Killius, Legrand (IEC Rocky Mountain)
Community Impact: Kori Hemans (IEC Rocky Mountain)
Lifetime Achievement: Gene Mini, All Service Electric Inc. (New Jersey IEC)
Honoring Gene Mini's Legacy
Sadly, Gene Mini passed away before he could accept his Lifetime Achievement Award. In his honor, Bruce Kohan from the New Jersey IEC accepted the award on his behalf, ensuring Gene's contributions were recognized and his legacy honored.
Gene Mini was not only the Vice Chairman of the IEC Foundation but also a founding member. IEC meant the world to Gene, and he meant the world to the organization. His friendship, leadership, passion, and unwavering dedication to the IECs mission will forever be celebrated.
In honor of Gene’s heart for service, the IEC’s annual community service project will be named The Gene Mini IEC Foundation Community Service Project.
Celebrating Those Who Make an Impact
The IEC thrives because of the dedication and passion of individuals like Gene Mini and all those who commit their time and talent to advancing the electrical industry. Their leadership, mentorship, and unwavering support shape the future of our profession and inspire generations to come. We celebrate their contributions and the lasting mark they leave on our community.
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