14 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • This year two new awards were handed out for Best Performing Group, which went to IEBG, and Best Performing Branch for ‘WEEE Handling and Presentation”, as selected by Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland’s recycling partner, Irish Lamps Recycling. “A big well done to all our winners whose recycling efforts are delivering a positive impact on the environment over the long term,” said Leo Donovan, CEO, WEEE Ireland, as he presented the awards. The winners are listed here. There was also two special recognition awards for individuals who have dedicated signi cant time and energy to the AEW and the electrical industry, serving as longstanding electrical wholesaler sector lighting recycling partners of WEEE Ireland. Tony Cullen of Euro Sales received the rst special recognition award for his 13year tenure as AEW Treasurer, his involvement in setting up the WEEE Recycling scheme, and his strong advocacy for the AEW Staff Training Programme. The second special recognition award was given to Noel Simpson of NJ Simpson Ltd, who has been a prominent gure in the AEW for many years, serving as both President and Chairman. AEW Awards Celebrates Fourteen Companies for Lighting Recycling A total of fourteen lighting recycling recognition awards were handed out across the six wholesale trade buying groups that form the AEW – CEF, EWL Electric , Fegime, IEBG, Kellihers and the Independents – with two awards presented per group for Best Performing Branch and Most Improved Branch. AEW Awards 2024 Leo Donovan said “We extend our heartfelt thanks to the AEW and its chair, Ken Legros, for their longstanding support of lighting recycling as well as Tony Cullen and Noel Simpson for their energy and commitment". The AEW awards not only celebrate individual and organisational achievements but also highlight the continuous efforts to enhance the electrical wholesale industry through education, quality assurance, and sustainable practices. Special Recognition Awards Noel Simpson receives a Special Recognition Award from Mark Keogh, EIFI President. Tony Cullen receives a Special Recognition Award from Mark Keogh, EIFI President. Leo Donovan presents the award for Best Performing Group to Peter Curran of IEBG Group. Best Performing Branch for WEEE Handling and Presentation goes to Adam Kiely, MCK Electrical. Ken Legros, Admin Sec of the AEW.
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