2019 – The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) named 17 exceptional contractors from around the U.S. for its 2019 NECA Project Excellence Awards to recognize electrical contractors across different market sectors who have done remarkable work in the previous calendar year.

O’Connell was chosen for the Substation Category for our Rochester Gas & Electric Station 122 project.

“The level of excellence demonstrated in this year’s entries is phenomenal.  Each year, our members’ passion shines through.” – David Long, NECA Chief Executive Officer

This year, 48 firms submitted projects to be considered for an award based on aesthetics, application, difficulty, innovation, and originality. The entries feature small and large projects ranging from hospitals, sports stadiums and commercial office buildings.

Honorees were recognized at the NECA 2019 Show in Las Vegas on September 16. Tim Ehmann, Manager of Substations, accepted the award.