The best Victorian electrical and communications contractors were recognised at the annual electrical industry Excellence Awards hosted by NECA.

In the Excellence Awards, NECA VIC awarded ten major awards and six commendations across ten categories.

The president of NECA’s Victorian Chapter, John Cutler said he was proud of the depth and variety of this year’s nominations.

“It’s always wonderful to see the quality and excellence of projects that are delivered by Victoria’s electricians and electrical contractors. We continue to lead the country across many project areas and that speaks volumes for the strength of our sector.”

“The judging panel was privileged to view a wide variety of high quality projects and as always NECA members have contributed positively to some of the biggest construction jobs in this state.”

The winning companies and commendations are listed below:

Category 1 – Domestic Residence

Winner: Argus Technologies

Private Residence – Sandringham

Category 2 – Small Contracting Business

Winner: Recips

Box Hill Institute of TAFE – Lilydale Campus

Category 3 – Energy Efficiency and Environment

Winner: Deacam

Deacam/CPB Contracting RAPS

Category 4 – Lighting Project

Winner: Gordon McKay

Pakenham Racecourse Night Racing Lighting

Commendation: Steven Orr Electrical

Supply & Delivery of Light Towers & Fittings to Echuca Vic Park Recreation Reserve and Echuca South Oval

Category 5 – Industrial – Small Project

Winner: C.J.Pearce

Port of Melbourne Corporation

Category 6 – Industrial – Medium Project

Winner: Gordon McKay

Primary Electrical Distribution Replacement and Central Distribution Unit 3 High Voltage upgrade

Category 8 – Voice/Data

Winner: Programmed Electrical Technologies

Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Commendation: DESA Australia

Smart Stadium – Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC)

Commendation: Programmed Electrical Technologies

Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre – Audio Visual

Category 9 – Commercial – Small Project

Winner: BREC

Slack HQ

Commendation: DESA Australia

Jones Lang LaSalle, Melbourne Office Fit Out

Category 10 – Commercial – Medium Project

Winner: DESA Australia

Jemena Head Office Melbourne

Commendation: Laser Electrical Narre Warren North

DEECD Portable Buildings Supply and Relocation Project

Category 11 – Commercial – Large Project

Winner: Downer EDI Engineering Electrical

The Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Commendation: Downer EDI Engineering Electrical

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