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Independent Electrical Contractors Honors Excellence in Electrical Construction at SPARK 2025

Nashville, TN, October 6, 2025 – The Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 IEC National Excellence in Electrical Construction Awards. These prestigious awards were presented during SPARK: The Electrician’s Expo in Phoenix, Arizona. 

The awards honor IEC contractor member companies that have demonstrated superior quality, innovation, and craftsmanship in their electrical or systems construction projects. Winners were selected from projects completed between July 16, 2024, and July 15, 2025, regardless of the start date. 

“We are incredibly proud to honor these award-winning projects and the contractors behind them,” said Amy Biedenharn, IEC Executive Director. “Their dedication, innovation, and commitment to the merit shop philosophy showcase the very best of our industry. These companies prove every day that hard work and craftsmanship drive excellence in electrical construction.” 

An esteemed panel of electrical industry leaders, including Allan Matsuo, Jim MacMurdo, David Hittinger, Lowell Reith, Tyler Hughes, Warren Clemons, and Ryan Steed, carefully evaluated the submissions, ensuring that each project was judged on its merits, craftsmanship, and impact on the community. 

2025 IEC National Excellence in Electrical Construction Award Winners: 

 

Residential Construction  

(Single-Family and Multi-Family Residences) 

Category A: Single family residences (including new construction or renovation) 

Branch Haven of Serenity, Corrigan Electric Company, IEC Kentuckiana 

Category B: Multi-family residences with contract amounts up to $5,000,000 

550 at Lytle Park Apartments, Ohio Valley Electrical Services, Inc., IEC of Greater Cincinnati 

Category C: Multi-family residences with contract amounts over $5,000,000 

The Lindley, Helix Electric, Inc., IEC Chesapeake 

 

Commercial Construction  

(Office Buildings, Retail, Churches, Outdoor Lighting, etc.) 

Category A: Electrical contract amounts up to $500,000 

Tavern 242, Magee Electric, Inc., IEC Rocky Mountain 

Category B: Electrical contract amounts from $500,001 to $2,000,000 

Leanin Tree, Bret’s Electric, IEC Rocky Mountain 

Category C: Electrical contract amounts from $2,000,001 to $5,000,000 

Cincinnati Public Radio, Denier Electric Co., Inc., IEC of Greater Cincinnati 

Category D: Electrical contract amounts from $5,000,001 to $7,000,000 

Lindon Utah Temple, Wilkinson Electric, Inc., IEC of Utah 

Category E: Electrical contract amounts over $7,000,000 

Project Granite, Weifield Group Contracting, IEC Rocky Mountain 

 

Industrial Construction  

(Manufacturing, Utilities, Transportation, etc.) 

Category A: Electrical contract amounts up to $3,000,000 

Nitto Avecia, Ohio Valley Electrical Services, Inc., IEC of Greater Cincinnati 

Category B: Electrical contract amounts from $3,000,001 to $7,000,000 

Wellington Water Treatment Plant Expansion, Weifield Group Contracting, IEC Rocky Mountain 

Category C: Electrical contract amounts over $7,000,000. 

Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility, Excel Electrical Technologies, Inc., Atlanta Chapter IEC 

 

Low-Voltage/Limited Energy Green Construction 

Category A: Power Generation/Solar & Wind 

Claymont Schools Solar Energy System, TMI Energy Solutions, IEC of Greater Cincinnati 

Category B: LEED/Green Building 

United Flight Training Center, Encore Electric, Inc., IEC Rocky Mountain 

 

Excellence in Construction Service Award 

Allied Electric Services, Inc., CenTex IEC 

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