Awards Program
Bernard H. Falk Award
The Bernard H. Falk Award, established in 1991, is given each year in recognition of outstanding achievement in technology, management, marketing, international trade, education, public affairs, or any other field important to the electroindustry.
Congratulations to our 2025 recipient, John Selldorff, former CEO, Legrand North and Central America. With 22 years of leadership both at Legrand and on the NEMA Board of Directors, Selldorff is known for his strategic insight, tenacity, and dedication to excellence in the electrical industry.
NEMA 2025 Falk Award
Previous Falk Award Winners
Annette Clayton
2024
Wes Smith
2023
Mike Pessina
2022
Donald J.Hendler
2021
Timothy H.Powers
2019
Illuminations Award for Business Innovation
The Illuminations Award for business Innovation is presented to a small to medium NEMA Member company that has demonstrated success through entrepreneurial growth and advanced technology or pioneered innovation.
2025
2024
2023
Kite & Key Award
The Kite and Key Award recognizes individuals who have advanced the interests of the electrical industry through active and sustained involvement in the affairs of NEMA.
Steve Campolo
2025
Michael O’Boyle
2025
Paul Orr
2025
Harold Jepsen
2024
Alexis Bernard
2023
Bruce Desmond
2023
Steve Nikrant
2023
Andy Kriegmany
2022
Emerging Leader Award
The Emerging Leader Award had its inaugural year in 2023 and recognizes an individual with less than 10 years of experience in the industry who has distinguished himself or herself through impactful work in their company and with NEMA.
Nick D’Angelo
2025
Allison Maginot
2024
Jeannie Salo
2023