The NECA Project Excellence Awards showcase the remarkable work NECA members have performed throughout the year. Every year, members are welcome to submit projects they accomplished in the last year and receive recognition for their work and ingenuity.
This year, there were 17 winners. The competition considers 13 categories based on the type of project and its dollar value. These awards represent the best of the electrical contracting industry, highlighting the dedication, innovation and exceptional craftsmanship of NECA contractors who completed complex and impactful projects last year.
The projects were judged on the following criteria: originality in construction techniques and scope of work, quality of workmanship, difficulty of installation, application of technology to aid construction and use of preconstruction or prefabrication.
The awarded projects were completed in 2024 and were recognized at NECA 2025 Chicago during the General Session on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. Visit the 2025 winners gallery for project details and more photos.
Commercial/Institutional—Over $1 Million
Wind Creek Casino
Sharlen Electric Co.
Chicago & Cook County Chapter NECA
Commercial/Institutional—Under $1 Million
SCB Headquarters
Continental Electrical Construction Co.
Chicago & Cook County Chapter NECA
Design Build—Over $1 Million
1000M Luxury Residential High-Rise
Gurtz Electric Co.
Chicago & Cook County Chapter NECA
Design Build—Under $1 Million
Leawood 75th Anniversary Reaching Sculpture
Max Electric Inc.
Kansas City Chapter NECA
Educational—Over $1 Million
Northeastern University EXP
McDonald Electrical Corp.
Boston Chapter NECA
Educational—Under $1 Million
Junior Achievement of the Heartland Inspiration Center
Tri-City Electric Co. of Iowa
Quad Cities Chapter NECA
Electric Vehicle (EV)
Watt EV Electric Truck Charging Depot
Collins Electrical Co. Inc.
East Central California Chapter NECA
Energy Solutions/Green Buildings—Over $1 Million
Intuit Dome
Baker Electric
San Diego Chapter NECA
Healthcare—Over $1 Million
Ascension St. Vincent Women’s and Infants Hospital
ERMCO Inc.
Central Indiana Chapter NECA
Healthcare—Under $1 Million
Northside Conyers Imaging
Mayberry Electric
Atlanta Chapter NECA
Industrial
Salitrillo WWTP
Alterman Inc.
South Texas Chapter NECA
Low Voltage/Limited Energy Technology Installations
May Lee State Office Complex
T&R Communications Inc.
Greater Sacramento Chapter NECA
Overhead Transmission
Energize Eastside
Wilson Construction Co.
Northwest Line Constructors Chapter NECA
Residential/Mixed Use
4600 Marine Drive
Gurtz Electric Co.
Chicago & Cook County Chapter NECA
Streetlighting/Traffic Signals—Over $1 Million
Kansas City Streetcar Main Street Extension
Capital Electric Line Builders
Missouri Valley Line Constructors Chapter NECA
Substation/Interconnection
Eland 1 Battery Energy Storage System
Rosendin Electric
Kern County Chapter NECA
Transportation and Infrastructure
PDXNext Terminal Core Redevelopment Phase 1
OEG Inc.
Oregon-Columbia Chapter NECA
About The Author
Colleen Beaty
Managing EditorColleen Beaty is managing editor at ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Magazine, where she has worked since 2020. She has been writing about topics such as outside line work, wildlife and habitat conservation for two decades. In her role with ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, she primarily works with the editorial team to fine-tune stories for the magazines and curate content for ECmag.com. She can also be found hosting ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR's webinars. She holds a BS in wildlife conservation from the University of Delaware.
Colleen is fueled by tea (especially chai), and can often be found cross-stitching or birding in her spare time (but not both at once).
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