The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), St. Louis, honored four industry leaders at its Annual Meeting in May.
David H. Crum, CEO of Crum Electric Supply Co. Inc., Casper, Wyo., received NAED’s highest honor, the 2005 NAED Arthur W. Hooper Award, which is presented to an individual who has lead an exceptional career in distribution spanning many years.
Stuart M. Irby, president of Stuart C. Irby Co., Jackson, Miss., was awarded the 2005 NAED Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes outstanding and dedicated service to the association and the electrical distribution industry.
Edwin Kanner, chairman emeritus of American Insulated Wire Corp./A Leviton Co., was presented the 2005 NAED Award of Merit, which recognizes an associate company or individual that has been exceptionally active in promoting and supporting the tenets and goals of NAED.
Francis Piscitelli, senior vice president of sales and service for Osram Sylvania, was presented the NAED Associates Award, which is granted to an individual in the electrical manufacturing business who has been exceptionally active in promoting wholesale distribution as the best channel of electrical products and services.