NECA announces national award winners
The nation’s best electrical and communications projects were recognised at the annual electrical and communications industry’s Excellence Awards, held on 26 November at the Hilton Brisbane.
State winners from across Australia attended this year’s event hosted by the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).
Victoria was a big winner on the night taking out three of the 11 categories, while two projects each from NSW, WA, Tasmania and Queensland won the remaining eight categories.
The top national awards were handed out in front of 350 industry representatives including contractors, educators and government representatives.
“These projects are the best and most innovative we have seen over the past 12 months,” said Suresh Manickam, CEO of NECA.
“They clearly enrich our industry and reinforce the strong reputation of our sector.”
Winning projects
- Domestic Residence: Argus Technologies Solutions, Vic for Private Residence Berwick
- Contracting Business: Elecorp Group, Vic for Mitcham Private Hospital – Mental Health Unit Victoria Court
- Energy Efficiency and Environment: Floyd Industries, Vic for Supply and Installation of Cogeneration Plant for the Wangaratta Aquatic Centre
- Lighting Project: Kerfoot Electrics, NSW for Dooleys Lidcombe Catholic Club
- Industrial – Small Project: Klimate Solutions, Tas for IMAS Taroona Research Facility, Mechanical Electrical and Control Upgrade
- Industrial – Medium Project: RBD Electrical & Instrumentation, Tas for Ta Ann Smithton Plywood Motive Installation
- Industrial – Large Project: Downer EC&M, WA for Shiploader Replacement Project
- Voice/Data: Programmed Electrical Technologies, Qld for Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital
- Commercial – Small Project: Barnwell Cambridge, NSW for Chief Entertainment
- Commercial – Medium Project: Fredon Pty Ltd, Qld for Aldi Distribution Centre – Brendale
- Commercial – Large Project: Downer EC&M, WA for Perth City Link Rail Project – Electrical and Communications
To view the commendation placements or the state winners for 2015, go to http://neca.asn.au.
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