Recognizing industry leaders, veterans, and career achievements since 1985.

On March 29, 2025, WCMA celebrated its 39th Annual Distinguished Career Awards Ceremony and Dinner at the Hartford Marriott Downtown, Hartford, Conn.  

Bottom (L to R):  Kiddoo, Allen, Hayes, Iamartino Top (L to R):  Gross, Haopshy, Argentine, Canterino

Bob Allen, Engineering Manager, James Monroe Wire & Cable Lenny Argentine, VP Sales & Marketing, International Wire Mike Canterino, VP Engineering, Fluoropolymer Resources John Gross, Publisher, Copper Journal  Trent Hayes, Engineering Manager, CommScope  Hamid Haopshy, VP Manufacturing, Fisk Alloy Wire Joe Iamartino, VP Technology, Marmom Electrical David Kiddoo, CEO, IWCS/CCCA

 

 

 

 

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About the WCMA Distinguished Career Award

Attended by industry leaders, executives, representatives, and guests from the electrical and electronic wire and cable industry, the WCMA Annual Distinguished Career Award Ceremony recognizes individuals in wire and cable who have served the industry for a minimum of 25 years and have demonstrated outstanding professional acumen and exceptional personal attributes during that time.

The Award was originally named for the late Charles D. Scott (1915-1983), founder and president of Northeast Wire Co., Holyoke, Mass., who, as an outstanding businessman, upstanding citizen, and kind and helpful mentor and friend, personified the qualities of Career, Contribution, and Character, which are the basis for the Award.

Members may Nominate a Candidate using the form provided:     Nomination Form

To learn more about the award and its selection process, please review this video:

Video - Distinguished Career Award History and Selection Process

WCMA thanks Mattingly Graphix for producing this video.

 

 

Ceremony Schedule of Events

4:00 - 5:30 PM - Registration

5:30 - 7:00 PM - Networking Reception

7:15 - 9:00 PM - Awards Presentation & Dinner

 

2025 Table and Seat Reservation Pricing 

Table Reservation (10 seats) - $2,200 per table

• Full tables will include a company name placard

Partial Group/Individual Reservations - $220 per person

• Individuals and partial groups will be contacted to review seating options to fill partial tables

2025 Sponsorship Level Pricing

SUPPORTING SPONSORSHIP: $700/Members, $950 Non-Members (Program Listing)

PREMIER SPONSORSHIP: $850/Member, $1,000 Non-Members (Program Listing, Sign Listing, Multi-Locations allowed)

MAJOR SPONSORSHIP: Contact Ed Fenton for more details - ed@wcmainc.org

*Proceeds generated from sponsorships help support our annual donations.

 

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