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RaeShawn Crosson, Editor-in-Chief
rcrosson@ieci.org 2021 Hindsight: A Great New
ADVERTISING Year is on the Horizon
Pon Sengbouttarath
Business Development &
Industry Partnerships Associate In this moment, small things can seem so important. But taking the time to truly reflect
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psengbouttarath@IECI.org can allow you to see them in the scheme of the larger picture. Looking in hindsight
at 2021, so much has evolved in the world. The one thing that I continue to be proud
DESIGN/ART DIRECTION of is the work of our members. This year’s inaugural virtual convention was second
Think Baseline to none and the recipients of this year’s IEC National Awards are true role models.
PRINTING Every project completed was unique from the last and stands on its own as a work of
Mount Royal Printing art. However, there are always certain projects and members that stand out above the
rest and create a new bar that everyone will aim to surpass in the coming year. It is for
2020 IEC NATIONAL OFFICERS this reason that we continue to grow our IEC National Awards Program and recognize the
President best of the best.
Janet Martin, Frederick, Colorado
Treasurer We recognized over 40 contractors, projects, and individuals with awards for their standout
Troy Corrigan, Louisville, Kentucky designs, implementation, and performance.
Secretary
Steve Humphrey, Jr., Richland Hills, Texas The Excellence in Electrical Contracting awards recognize the most remarkable projects and
Vice President companies in the industry. The winning projects have all been completed within the past
Cecil Leedy, Tampa, Florida year and fall under one of these five unique categories: Residential, Commercial, Industrial,
Immediate Past President Limited Energy, Green, and Service. You can learn all about the projects and service
Candy Branham, Saint Charles, Missouri contractors beginning on page 18.

Insights is published in January/February, The IEC National Individual/Chapter awards are presented to groups and individuals
March/April, May/June, July/August, who have made an incredible impact on IEC. These awards cover everything from
September/October, and November/
December by the Independent Electrical the Apprentice of the Year to Chapters of the Year, to the National Member of the
Contractors, Inc. Year, to the IEC Legacy Award. All of these individuals and chapters have gone above
and beyond the call of duty to support our industry and help IEC achieve all of the
impressive goals we’ve met this year. Without everyone that received these awards
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Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc. – as well as those that did not – we would not be the strong, cohesive association
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Arlington, VA 22206 supported IEC, the industry, and their local communities beginning on page 33.
Tel: (703) 549-7351
Fax: (703) 549-7448 I know how many exceptional electrical and systems contractors we are blessed to have
www.ieci.org as members of IEC. I also know that you are all more than capable of receiving one of
these esteemed awards with the great work that you do. I challenge you to take a risk,
put yourself out there, and submit your company or yourself for one or more of these
awards. You are one of the best contractors in the country; now let’s prove it to the world!

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