The Associate Distinguished Service Award is given to an individual associated with an electrical manufacturing company who has consistently been active in promoting and supporting the tenets and goals of NAED.

This year's Associate Distinguished Service Award went to Franklin "Sully" Sullivan, Senior Vice President, Industry Partnerships and Strategic Channel Accounts, ABB's U.S. Electrification Business.

The award is based on cumulative contributions and was awarded at the discretion of the NAED Award Committee. He will be recognized during the Chair Awards Banquet at the NAED National Meeting on May 21, 2025. 

Nominations were accepted November 15, 2024 – January 15, 2025.

View past winners here.