The Distributor Distinguished Service Award recognizes a distributor for outstanding and dedicated service to the Association and the electrical distribution industry.

This year's Distributor Distinguished Service Award went to Andy Waring, Central Region President of Sonepar USA. 

The award is based on cumulative contributions and was awarded at the discretion of the NAED Award Committee. Waring was recognized during the Chair Awards Banquet at the NAED National Meeting on May 21, 2025. Stay tuned to tEDmag.com for coverage of his acceptance speech.

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

View past winners here.