ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 45 LEDInVdAuNsCtrEy News Sustainability, Training and Service Recognised at AEW Awards With representatives from across the electrical wholesale sector in attendance, presenter Des Cahill guided guests through an afternoon of awards and recognition celebrating outstanding performance, professional development and industry contribution. Opening the event, AEW Administrator Ken Legros acknowledged the contribution of the committee members, thanking them for support in advancing the association's objectives over recent years. WEEE Recycling Awards A key focus before the lunch was environmental responsibility, with WEEE Ireland once again partnering with AEW to present its recycling performance awards. Following an overview of current WEEE initiatives, CEO Leo Donovan presented awards to branches demonstrating outstanding results in collection, handling and recycling performance. Awards were presented across six AEW member categories, recognising both top-performing and most-improved branches. The Association of Electrical Wholesalers (AEW) welcomed members and industry partners to Dublin's Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley for its latest awards luncheon, celebrating achievements across sustainability, staff development and industry service. Additional honours went to CEF, which secured the award for Best Performing Group, while Euro Sales Glasnevin was recognised for excellence in WEEE handling and presentation standards. Attention then turned to the work of the Irish Electrical Benevolent Association (IEBA), with Paul Noonan and Dan Fisher providing an update on the organisation's activities and future plans. A moving video presentation highlighted several cases in which the IEBA provided support to individuals and families within the industry, including Sean Cox and the assistance given to his family following the life-changing injuries he sustained in 2018. Guests were also updated on the newly launched Ambassador Programme aimed at establishing dedicated points of contact within wholesale branches throughout the country. Staff Training Awards Professional development was the other major theme of the afternoon. Ei Electronics sponsored the Staff Training Awards for the second consecutive occasion, with CEO Leo Clancy joining Margaret Peadar Conlon, Lifetime Achievement Award. Cathy Keenaghan, Eastern Electrical Mullingar with Margaret Fitzsimons, EDA; Leo Clancy, Ei Electronics. Lauren Homan of EWL, Cork Tony Cullen, Eurosales receives award for WEEE Handling and Presentation from Leo Donovan, CEO WEEE Ireland.
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