NECA Recognises Excellence in the Victorian Electrical and Communication Industry

The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has recognised the industry’s best at the 2025 NECA VIC Awards.

On Friday, 29 August, the Palladium at Crown hosted the annual gala, drawing 600 attendees to celebrate Victoria's finest electrical and communications projects. Master of Ceremonies Anthony (Lehmo) Lehmann led the evening, which featured a high-energy live band, and an Elvis-themed showgirl performance in homage to NECA Australia’s upcoming participation in the NECA USA Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas next year.

NECA VIC Executive Director, John Sofarnos said “The sold-out 2025 NECA VIC Awards were a true reflection of the strength and passion within our industry. This year’s winners have showcased not only exceptional technical expertise but also the innovation and leadership that will drive the future of electrical and communications work in Victoria. I am incredibly proud to celebrate their achievements and share their stories to inspire others across the sector. A sincere thank you to our partners: AWM, Schneider Electric, Fuseco, NECA Education & Careers, Protect, Business Solutions Hub, Constructive Legal Solutions, Rapid-Tech, Energy Safe Victoria and BP. Their support has been instrumental in making this celebration of possible.” 

Congratulations to 2025 NECA VIC Award winners:

•    LNP Electrical – Small Contracting Business of the Year

•    Positive Electrical Services – Small Business Project of the Year

•    Laura Pollard – Women in Energy

•    Fredon (VIC) Electrical – Leaders in Diversity 

•    Gangi Germicidal Systems (GGS) – Innovation

•    Fredon (VIC) Electrical – Work Health & Safety – Excellence in Action

•    O'Brien Electrical and Plumbing Rowville – Green Energy

•    Fredon (VIC) Electrical – Voice/Data Communications & Audio Visual

•    Scarlett Contracting – Lighting Design & Construct

•    RACE Services – Industrial Small

•    Stowe Australia – Industrial Large

•    Design & Build Electrical– Commercial X-Small

•    O'Brien Electrical and Plumbing Rowville – Commercial Small

•    Butler Electrical Victoria – Commerical Medium

•    Fredon (VIC) Electrical – Commercial Large

•    Stowe Australia – Commercial X-Large

•    Bonnie Saunders (Nilsen/NECA Education and Careers) – Commerical/Domestic Apprentice of the Year 

•    Lucas Rumberg (Stowe Australia/NECA Education and Careers) – ELV/Communication Apprentice of the Year