NECA ACT 2008 Excellence and Apprentice Awards

In projects reflecting the importance of innovation both in new buildings and re-fits, five contracting companies were recognised at the 2008 NECA ACT Excellence Awards held on 5 September. On the same day, four apprentices were also recognised for their outstanding hard work and dedication at the Apprentice of the Year Awards.

“Our members find themselves at the cutting edge of technology in a rapidly changing world,” said NECA ACT president, Greg Kempton.

“These awards provide an opportunity for us to reflect on the work over the previous year, celebrate what has been achieved and learn from each other.”

“This year’s project entries were diverse,” added Lindsay Le Compte, NECA ACT chief executive. “This year I was particularly impressed at the level of innovation. It never ceases to amaze me how our members will do whatever it takes to get a job done successfully — all without compromising the industry’s high safety standards.”

The Excellence Awards winners were:

• Domestic:
  - Winner: Paul Archer Electrical for Residence in Forrest
• Small Contracting Business:
   - Winner: Casper Electrics
• Voice/Data large project:
  - Winner: Intravision for Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Canberra City
• Commercial medium project:
  - Winner: Stowe Australia for Australian War Memorial, Main Building Services Upgrade
• Commercial Large Project:
  - Winner: Multisystem Communications for voice/data network at Defence buildings, Fairbairn
  - Certificates of Commendation: Network Electrical Services for 18 Marcus Clarke Street; O’Donnell Griffin for Acton East building; Stowe Australia for Hume Joint Operations Centre, Department of Finance

The Apprentice winners and runners-up were:

• Industrial Automation and Communications:
  - Winner: Michael Griffiths employed by Stowe Australia
• Commercial/Domestic:
  1st: Sasha Smee — Network Electrical Services
  2nd: Andrew Knight — Electro Group
  3rd: Trent Harvey — Electro Group

The winners are eligible for the national awards to be announced in Sydney on 13 (Apprentice) and 14 (Excellence) November 2008.