Western Australia’s Electrical Industry’s night of nights – the annual NECA WA Excellence and Apprentice Awards – was held on Friday 24 August 2018 at Crown Perth.
Sponsored by international electrical powerhouse Clipsal and Schneider Electric, the Awards celebrate the achievements of the industry's most innovative projects and best performing apprentices.
Finalists and winners were announced in front of 550 attendees from across the industry, including government representatives the Hon. Samantha Rowe MLC, representing the Minister for Education and Training, the Hon. Sue Ellery MLC, and Ms Emily Hamilton MLA, Member for Joondalup.
NECA WA President Jack Grego said “The entire electrical and communications industry can be proud of the innovation and excellence it brings to projects big and small, such as Perth Stadium, Wheatstone and the Intercontinental Hotel, which are genuinely world class. I thank everyone for the time and effort they put into preparing and submitting their nominations".
Congratulations to all of the winners and good luck at the National Awards in November.
Category | Company | Project | |
1. Domestic Residence | J GROUP Electrical | Unit 8 Overton Terraces | Winner |
2. Energy Efficiency | Lynx Integrated Systems | Intercontinental Hotel Perth | Winner |
2. Energy Efficiency | Active Electrical WA | Zen Energy and Ahrens Group | Commendation |
3. Industrial Small | Peak Industrial Electrical | CSBP Blending Plant DL7 (Kwinana) | Winner |
4. Industrial Medium | Bon Electrics Pty Ltd | Santrev Mogumber Project | Winner |
5. Industrial Large | Downer | Wheatstone Project LNG Plant - Electrical and Instrumentation Installation | Winner |
6. Commercial Small | Insight Electrical Technology | Perth Concert Hall | Winner |
6. Commercial Small | Bon Electrics | Moora Citrus Packing Facility | Commendation |
7. Commercial Medium | Mizco Pty Ltd | Optus Stadium | Winner |
8. Commercial Large | Nilsen (WA) Pty Ltd | Perth Stadium | Winner |
9. Voice / Data Communications & Audio Visual | Insight Electrical Technology | Mirrabooka Government Offices | Winner |
11. Work Health Safety Project | Downer | Wheatstone Project LNG Plant - Electrical and Instrumentation Installation | Winner |
12. Work Health Safety Company | Fredon (WA) Electrical Pty Ltd | Fredon | Winner |
Year | Winner | Employer |
1st Year Apprentice | Bretterson Beckett | Wattnow Electrical |
2nd Year Apprentice | Ebony-Rose Antonio | Programmed Electrical Technologies |
3rd Year Apprentice | Dale Patton | Electrical Group Training, hosted by Peak Electrical |
4th Year Apprentice (Commercial/Domestic) | Jesse Paternoster | Elite Electrical and Pumps |
4th Year Apprentice (Industrial) | Grant Lawther | Electrical Group Training, hosted by Mak Industrial Water Solutions |
4th Year Apprentice (Communications) | Rhys Solly | Electrical Group Training, hosted by Compuroom Services |