ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is pleased to announce that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has formally recognized multiple senior NEMA staff and member company executives for their invaluable contributions to the electroindustry. The following professionals are honored for their expertise, leadership, and integrity in service to the electrification of the economy: 
 

• Hae Choe, NEMA Managing Director, International Standards & Technical Services, has been chosen as the 2025 recipient of the Elihu Thomson Electrotechnology Medal, an honor bestowed annually upon an individual who has contributed in an exceptional, dedicated way to the field of electrotechnology standardization, conformity assessment and related activities at the national and international levels. 
   

• Mike Leibowitz, NEMA Technical Fellow, will receive a 2025 Meritorious Service Award, which is presented to individuals or groups who have a record of significant contribution to voluntary standardization and who have demonstrated outstanding service in enabling ANSI to attain the objectives for which it was founded. 
   

• Alan Manche, Vice President of External Affairs at NEMA member company Schneider Electric, and Wallie Zoller, Senior Manager of Technology Standards and Compliance at NEMA member company Rockwell Automation, will each receive a 2025 Meritorious Service Award. 
   

“As electrification of the building, transportation, and industrial sectors becomes more widespread, this is a welcome recognition of the individuals who are dedicated to leadership in standardization, consensus building, and compliance,” said Patrick Hughes, NEMA Senior Vice President, Strategy, Technical, and Industry Affairs. “None of this would be possible without either the standards for electrical systems and equipment that NEMA develops, or the expertise and dedication of people like Hae, Mike, Alan, and Wallie.” 

Choe is a proven expert in the development and promulgation of international and national standards, policies, and processes, as well as regulatory compliance, for technical industries. She has distinguished herself as a leader in the mobilization of volunteers and leaders toward development of consensus-driven standards that move the electroindustry industry forward in the grid infrastructure, transportation, buildings, and industrial sectors. 

“To be a part of Elihu Thomson’s legacy – joining the roster of award recipients who came before me – is a tremendous honor,” said Choe. “Consensus standards are what enables our industry to power safe and thriving economies and communities. And at this critical moment for the electric future, I couldn’t be more confident in the ability of NEMA and our partners to continue delivering results.” 

NEMA congratulates all of ANSI’s Leadership and Service Award winners.