The Industry Award of Merit will recognize an associate company that has been exceptionally active in promoting, supporting, and improving the electrical distribution channel.

This year's Industry Award of Merit went to RAB for its exceptional contributions to advancing the electrical distribution channel.

This award is based on cumulative contributions and was awarded at the discretion of the NAED Awards Committee. The award was presented to Ross Barna, CEO of RAB, during the Chair Awards Banquet at the NAED National Meeting on May 21, 2025. Watch his acceptance speech here.

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

View past winners here.