May 3, 2023

IECRM Announces the Winners of the 2023 Summit Awards – A Celebration of Excellence in the Electrical and Renewable Energy Industry

Denver, CO – On Thursday, April 20, 2023, the Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) held its 17th Annual Summit Awards, a celebration of excellence in the electrical and renewable energy industry. It was a resounding success, bringing together a record-breaking number of more than 300 leaders and professionals in the electrical industry to celebrate excellence and network in a fun and memorable atmosphere. The event took place at Empower Field at Mile High.

The evening began with lively networking, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres in the West United Club of the Broncos’ stadium, where guests could taste the finest cigars in an outdoor lounge overlooking the football field. IECRM Alumnus and Master Electrician Chris Hoag hosted special safety tours taking guests behind the scenes to see the inner workings of what powers the state-of-the-art stadium. Afterward, guests enjoyed a gourmet-plated dinner with John Elway’s 7Cellars wine. They were able to visit with those at their table while awaiting the commencement of the much-anticipated awards ceremony.

The Emcee for the evening was Dan Hardee, the Regional Brand Manager and Afternoon Drive Host for 99.5 The Mountain – KQMT. David Scott, IECRM Board President and Human Resources Director with Encore Electric, Inc., joined IECRM CEO Marilyn Akers Stansbury on the stage to present the awards to the winners of the 2023 Summit Awards, which had 67 nominations.

Superstar Support Services Staff

Jamie Lewis – Administrative Coordinator, Prizm Electrical Solutions, Inc.
Dora Harrell – Project Cost Administrative Manager, Weifield Group Electrical Contracting
Ray Meng – Chief Financial Officer, Carlton Electric, Inc.

Superstar Superintendents & Project Managers

Superintendent Jason Erbes, Integrity Electrical Solutions, LLC
Superintendent Jessie Caldera, LEI Companies, Inc.
Superintendent Nick Gritt, Weifield Group Electrical Contracting

Emerging Leader Alumnus of the Year – Matt Flinn, Weifield Group Electrical Contracting

Legacy Award – Jeff Thompson, Encore Electric, Inc.

Executive Strategic Initiative Award – Colorado Solar and Storage Association (COSSA)

Community Service Award – Brothers Plumbing Heating & Electric

Workforce Development Award – Ludvik Electric Co.

Veteran Powering the Industry Award – Sam Gluck, APCO Electric, Inc.

Contractor Member & Industry Partner Collaboration Award – APCO Electric, Inc. & Frontier Controls Corporation

Industry Partner of the Year – Allan Matsuo, Matsuo Engineering, LLC

Energy Efficiency: Solar Award – Namaste Solar – Colorado State University Project

Energy Efficiency: EV Award – APCO Electric, Inc. – EV Motor Rotor and Stator Lines for EV Propulsion Manufacturing

Low-Voltage / Limited Energy Systems Construction Award – Encore Electric, Inc. – Colorado State University Moby Arena, Men’s and Women’s Locker Room Revitalization

CLEAResult Energy Efficiency “Rebate Excellence” Award

MAC Electric Company

Education Awards

Instructor of the Year – Luke Morrissette

Alumnus of the Year – Joe Henshaw, Heritage Builders Electric, Inc.

Safety Excellence Awards

Employees 1-50 – Prizm Electrical Solutions, Inc.

Employees 51-100 – Accent Electric Services

Employees 100+ – 1st Electric Contractors, Inc.

Excellence in Electrical Construction Awards

Residential Project Awards

Single-Family – Juniper Mountain Electric – Sarvestani Ranch

Multi-Family – 1st Electric Contractors, Inc. – Apex Meridian South

Electrical Service Award – Integrity Electrical Solutions, LLC

Historic Preservation and Renovation – APCO Electric, Inc. – Colorado Capitol Senate Chambers Renovation

Commercial Project Awards

$250K – $500K – Carlton Electric, Inc. – Dillon Marina Fuel System and Frisco Bay Marina Fuel System

$500K – $2M – Weifield Group Electrical Contracting – Colorado Avalanche Locker Room Renovation

$2M – $6M – Weifield Group Electrical Contracting – Verizon Mobile Switch Center Expansion

$10M+ – Encore Electric, Inc. – Hydro Building at Colorado State University SPUR

Industrial Project Awards

$500K – $2M – Weifield Group Electrical Contracting – Rueter-Hess Well House Filtration Project

$2M – $6M – Weifield Group Electrical Contracting – Cherokee Metropolitan District Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) TDS Reduction Project

$6M – $10M – Ludvik Electric Co. – Apache Water Campus

$10M+ – Ludvik Electric Co. – The Denver International Airport TSA Consolidated – Checked Bag Resolution Area – CBRA

Highest Peak Award – Weifield Group Electrical Contracting – Cherokee Metropolitan District Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) TDS Reduction Project

The award nominees included 1st Electric Contractors, Inc., Accent Electrical Services, APCO Electric, Inc., BLS Electrical Inc., Brothers Plumbing Heating & Electric, Carlton Electric, Inc, Courtesy Electric, Denver Metro Electric, Inc., Eckstine Electric Co., Encore Electric, Exceed Electrical Contracting, Heritage Builders Electric Inc, Hometown Electrical Services, Inc., Integrity Electrical Solutions, LLC., Juniper Mountain Electric, LEI Companies, Inc., LionHeart Electrical LLC, Ludvik Electric Co., Magee Electric Inc., Mile High Electric Service, Namaste Solar, Prizm Electrical Solutions, Inc., Pro Systems Professional Electrical Systems Inc., RK Electrical, LLC, Stanmark Electric, Titan Solar Power, and Weifield Group Electrical Contracting.

“We are extremely grateful for the hard work of all the nominees and the award winners. They have all made exceptional contributions to the electrical and renewable energy industry and have set a high standard of excellence,” said Marilyn Akers Stansbury, CEO of IECRM.

“We were thrilled to invite our guests to a new venue and incorporate new elements into our annual Summit Awards Celebration. Special thanks to all those who participated in our first-ever silent auction, which included an autographed Terrell Davis jersey, football, and photo. The funds raised will benefit IECRM’s workforce development initiatives – a vital component to the future success of our industry,” continued Stansbury.

IECRM would like to thank the special guests who joined us for the occasion. RaeShawn Crosson from IEC National, Helene Webster and Brian Townsend from the IEC Texas Gulf Coast Chapter in Houston, and Steve Killius from Legrand traveled nationwide to attend.

Jason Jones, Founder and Principal of Legacy Electrical Solutions, was honored to present Jeff Thompson with the Legacy Award for lifetime achievement in the electrical industry on behalf of IECRM. Jason met Jeff through the IECRM Emerging Leaders Program and later coached Jeff’s grandson’s baseball team. Jeff announced that he’d be retiring this October, so IECRM connected with Jeff’s colleagues to plan a special tribute to his achievements and successes throughout the years with a special video and a custom-made t-shirt that outlines a timeline of his milestones and achievements. “As a fellow IEC Member, father, and coach, I appreciate our shared love for family, baseball, and the electrical industry. I wish you all the success in your next chapter as you have achieved in your career,” said Jason.

Thank you to Network Insurance Services for sponsoring the program and for this video reminding us of the powerful impact that coaches play in our lives: video

We are grateful for all of our member sponsors who made this event possible, including Eckstine Electric, Lionheart Electric, QED Supply, Bret’s Electric, Federated Insurance, Ludvik Electric, Carlton Electric, 1st Electric Contractors, Network Insurance Services, Matsuo Engineering, Milwaukee Electric Tool, Office Sensei, Frontier Controls, Corey Electrical Engineering, and Colorado Construction & Design Magazine.

A special thank you goes out to Colorado Construction & Design Magazine (CCD Mag) and Erica Faith, Photographer for CCD Mag, for assisting with photography for the evening. IECRM partners with CCD mag to provide its members discounted advertising rates in its magazine that reaches more than 50,000 A/E/C leaders and professionals twice-quarterly. Visit ccdmag.com and click on “Media Kit” for information about advertising your company (ask about the discounted IECRM member rates).

About IECRM: The Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) is a non-profit trade association that educates, advocates, and connects electrical and renewable energy professionals throughout Colorado and Wyoming. IECRM is dedicated to promoting excellence in the industry through its apprenticeship and continuing education programs, as well as its events and networking opportunities. For more information, visit iecrm.org.

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