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IEC Atlanta & GA Chapters 2025 National Awards

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2025 IEC Atlanta & GA Chapters National Awards
By: Marie Thornton, IEC Atlanta/GA Membership and Marketing Coordinator

 
 IEC Atlanta & Georgia Chapter is honored to be the recipient of multiple IEC National Awards during the 2025 SPARK conference.

Let’s take a look at what IEC Atlanta & Georgia Chapter and its members have accomplished this year!

 

 
 
Industrial Construction
Excel Electrical Technologies, Inc.

Category C: Electrical Contract Amounts Over $7,000,000.

Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility, Atlanta Chapter IEC

 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Grand Achievement Award
                                                                 Ace Electric,Inc. and Penco Electrical Contractors
Grand Achievement
Contractor Impact Award

 

 

 

                                                                                                                Individual Award
                                                                                                             Contractor Impact Award
                                                         Robbie Jones, Coastal Electric of Georgia, IEC Georgia

 

 

CHAPTER AWARDS

Apprenticeship Impact Award
Atlanta Chapter IEC
 

 

                                        Legislative Impact Award
Atlanta Chapter IEC 

 

                                                                                                                                                   Chapter of the Year Award
                                                                                                                                                                                            IEC Georgia                                               

 You Can Win in 2026!  Contact Jeff.Rogers@iecatlantaga.org 

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2nd Annual Georgia Clay Shoot on Target for IEC Networking

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2nd Annual Georgia Clay Shoot on Target for IEC Networking
By: Marie Thornton, IEC Atlanta/GA Membership and Marketing Coordinator

1ST Place: Team Ace

On Friday, October 3rd at the 17 South Rod and Gun Club in Fleming, GA; IEC Georgia held its second annual Sporting Clay Shoot. 13 teams of IEC contractors, partners and guests met in southeast Georgia for a continental breakfast, lunch, clay shooting and prizes.

An engaging sporting clay course with tactical bays, trap fields, skeet fields and more, created a competitive outdoor networking adventure!  Everyone vying for the prize, but only a few reached their goal.  Congratulations to the winners!

1st Place: Team Ace Statesboro division scoring 140!  Jonathan Taylor, Josh Pevey, Matt Purvis & Michael King

2nd Place: Team Gaskin Electric Company scoring 136.  Suttle Payne, David Dixon, & Chris Gaskin

3rd Place: Team Bob Cat scoring 128.  Brent Martin, Ashley Sittle, Chelsey Dixon and Ray Webb

High Shooter: Matt Purvis of Ace Statesboro Division.  His shooting accuracy gained Matt a high score of 42.

Dead Ass Last: Nikkie Kaufman walks away with this honor scoring a 7.

The event wrapped with raffle prizes, awards and lunch.  See pictures of shooters, winners and more below. 

Thank you to all the competitors for participating in an amazing event, and to our event Sponsors, because spectacular IEC events do not happen without you.  Our Gunslinger Sponsors are Coastal Electric of Georgia and Lowe Electric Supply, getting top billing during the clay shoot.  Thanks to CED/ Legrand for coming aboard as Drink Sponsors, and to SoleSource for the Station Sponsor.

August Golf (1st Place)

IEC’s 4th Annual Augusta Golf Tournament

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IEC’s 4th Annual Augusta Golf Tournament
By: Marie Thornton, IEC Atlanta/GA Membership and Marketing Coordinator

On Friday September 19th, IEC Georgia hosted its 4th annual Augusta Golf tournament at the Bartram Trail Golf Club; the only golf course in Columbia County open to the public.

It was a beautiful day for 64 players to embark in a competitive golf experience on a just as beautiful rolling golf course.  14 teams set out to bring home the coveted IEC trophies and cash prizes.

At the end of the day, team City Electric Supply with Will Rogers, Scott Burnett, JP Pitzer and Christopher Knecht took home 1st prize, scoring with 48 strokes.  Thanks for an impressive game!  Congratulations to all the winners;

  • 2nd place, team United Rentals with Chad Muns, Jeff Cason, Alec Watts and Chad Mims scoring with 50 strokes.
  • 3rd place, team CED with Christopher Ainsworth, Donald Cockerham, Donald J. Cockerham and Matt Erickson with 55 strokes.
  • Longest Drive Winner- Price Dodd of Sesco.
  • Closest to the Pin- Allen Baxley of GEXPRO

As always at an IEC golf tournament, the evening wraps up with a delicious meal, raffle prizes and some newly developed and reinforced friendships!  See pictures from this event below.

Thanks for coming out for an IEC networking experience and we hope to see you at some of our upcoming events!

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IEC Workforce Services Continue Throughout Summer

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IEC Workforce Services Continue Throughout Summer
By: Hance Joiner, IEC Georgia Workforce Recruiter

This summer, we had the privilege to watch IEC Apprentices be awarded their Journeyworker certificates. A few days later we joined high school students, college students, instructors, and industry professionals from all over the country at the National Skills USA Competition. IEC contractors and staff set up, administered, and judged the Residential Wiring competition, with 72 student competitors, and the Industrial Motor Controls competition, with 41 students. 

IEC staff/contractors attended and provided hands-on training at Camp T&I in Brunswick (6/3) and Calhoun (7/16). Camp T&I is a yearly summer camp for high school construction instructors where they hear from industry stakeholders and learn various hands-on construction skills. 

In addition to supporting Camp T&I, IEC staff/contractors spoke at and hosted a field trip for Georgia Tech’s “Electrical Systems and Sustainability” summer camp (7/17). IEC Atlanta also hosted a parent’s night, to provide valuable information to candidate stakeholders, like the use of the 529 Plan to cover apprenticeship costs. 

With high school students returning to classes soon, Marcus Benson and Hance Joiner are making plans for fall visits, Skills Challenge competition support, and more! Make sure you stay connected with your local Workforce Coordinator to stay tapped into IEC’s workforce services!

Georgia Chapter contractors, please take a minute to respond to the 2025 Wage Survey. Responses are due by July 31 and will assist the IEC in setting an accurate minimum wage scale, as is required by the DoL. The responses also help your Workforce Coordinator when providing accurate and up to date data for candidates and stakeholders.

National Skills Wire Off Competitiion
IEC Booth



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IEC Atlanta Congratulates the 2025 Apprentice of the Year, Miguel Lara Mejia

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IEC Atlanta Congratulates the 2025 Apprentice of the Year, Miguel Lara Mejia

By: Marie Thornton, IEC Atlanta/GA Marketing and Communications Coordinator/ Todd Hawkins, VP of Membership

IEC announced the winner of its 2025 Apprentice of the Year on June 21st, during its 55th IEC Apprenticeship graduation.  Congratulations to Miguel Lara Mejia of Wiring Solutions! 

There was a total of 11 Apprentice of the Year competitors. These 4th year apprentices competed in the annual IEC Wire- Off competition during the 2025 Power Show in April.  The competitors demonstrated their IEC acquired skills in the following areas:

  • Precision Pipe Bending
    • A Motor Control Project
    • A rigorous written exam

The winner isn’t announced until graduation and the 2025 IEC Apprenticeship Graduation revealed the long-awaited winner of the 2025 Apprentice of the Year!

All competitors received prizes from Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt, Southwire, and other IEC Partner Members in recognition of their achievement and professionalism.

Thank you to Milwaukee Tool for providing tools and tool pouches to the winners.

Winners:
•  1st Place and our 2025 Apprentice of the Year: Miguel Lara Mejia, Wiring Solutions
•  2nd Place: Gabriel Hernandez, TH Mize Electric Company

  • 3rd Place: Jonathan Hanson, Pat Murphy Electric, Inc.

Great job competitors!  IEC and your contractors are extremely proud of you! 

Federated Insurance awarded the Apprentice of the Year a $500 cash prize, Southwire awarded him with the Top Gun award and he will represent the IEC Atlanta Chapter at the IEC National SPARK Conference in Phoenix, AZ in September! Good Luck Miguel! IEC Atlanta will be cheering for you!

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IEC Celebrates Its Largest Graduating Class

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IEC Celebrates Its Largest Graduating Class

By: Marie Thornton, IEC Atlanta/GA Marketing and Communications Coordinator/ Todd Hawkins, VP of Membership

IEC hosted its 55th Apprenticeship Graduation on June 21st at the Crowne Plaza in Norcross, Georgia.  With a total of 137 graduates classifying as either 4-year IEC Apprenticeship Program or the Professional Electricians Program (PEP) graduates, not only is this the largest graduating class yet, but a total of 623 family, friends, contractors, partner members and IEC staff were in attendance for this momentous event!

Graduates and guests were welcomed by IEC’s Executive Director, Niel Dawson. Congratulatory and inspiring messages were delivered throughout the ceremony.  Recorded messages from Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner, Rivera Holmes and IEC National President, Troy Corrigan, to the onstage presence of the author of newly passed IEC Bill 180 and President of Southern Electric Company, Mahsa Poorak; who introduced the keynote speaker for the evening, Georgia State Representative of District 99, Matt Reeves.  Mr. Reeves emphasized the importance of the electrical industry and the important work that each graduate completed to become part of it.  Congratulations on doing the important part first!

In this graduating class is another first; a special group that began their IEC journey with IEC Atlanta and Georgia chapters Pre-Apprenticeship Program (PAP).  8 graduates without any experience, first completed the PAP and were hired by IEC contractors who took a chance on them.  On this day, they are the first from the PAP to graduate from the IEC 4- year apprenticeship program. More are expected to follow in their footsteps soon!  IEC Atlanta and Georgia Deputy Director, Jeff Rogers had the honor of recognizing this trailblazing group of graduates.

24 graduates received an Academic Achievement award for maintaining a 90% or higher GPA throughout the program. 5 graduates were presented with the Academic Excellence Award (Top Graduate in each program.)  

Congratulations to the following Top Graduates:

  • Justin Barton, Jordan Electric Co – 4-Year In-Person, Georgia Chapter
    • Nathan Ellington, LMI Systems – PEP Online
    • Miguel Lara Mejia, Wiring Solutions – 4-Year In-Person
    • Richard Medrano Gonzalez, Meer Electrical Contractors – PEP In-Person
    • Nickolas Wallace, Wallace Electric Company – 4-Year Online

IEC recognized a special IEC Instructor, Melissa Slate on receiving the Mike Gunter Achievement Award for her dedication to teaching and mentoring at the IEC.  Great teachers are a key part to making the apprenticeship program successful.

The anticipated announcement of the 2025 Apprentice of the Year recognized Miguel Lara Meija of Wiring Solutions!  Miguel will represent the Atlanta chapter at the National Spark conference in Arizona in September as he competes nationally for the Apprentice of the Year!

Finally, congratulations to all of the graduates who walked across the stage to receive their certificates and earn the title of Electrician in all 50 states from the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship and IEC.

Thank you to Milwaukee Tool and DeWalt for providing gifts to all the 2025 graduates!

If you missed this program, or you want to re-live the moment, the video will be posted on IEC’s YouTube account.  Thank you for joining the celebration of the graduating IEC Apprenticeship Class of 2025!

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IEC Columbus Golf Tournament Connects GA Chapter Members and Guests

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IEC Columbus Golf Tournament Connects GA Chapter Members and Guests

By: Marie Thornton, IEC Atlanta/ GA Marketing and Communications Coordinator

On Friday, June 13th, IEC Georgia chapter hosted its 2025 Columbus Golf Tournament at the Maple Ridge Golf Club in Columbus, Georgia.  15 teams assembled of Contractor members, partner members and guests, joined in a competitive and fun networking opportunity at this 18-hole championship golf course!  They came to play hard, and that’s exactly what the IEC Columbus golfers did!

Congratulations to those who would rise to the occasion and leave this event with their well-deserved trophies.

  • 1st Place- Team Interstate with Andy Robbins, Justin Gordon, Tracey Hurst and Brandon Summers
  • 2nd Place- Team Smith Gray Electric with Trip Reynolds, Troy Davis, Eddie Mitja, and Joey Barfield
  • 3rd Place- Team Brasfield and Gorrie with Sean Meguiness of Dewalt, Tyler Martindill, Blake Riley and Kyle Henry
  • Closest to the Pin- Ashley Bell of Interstate Electrical
  • Longest Drive- Chaz Willbon

Thank you for coming out and being a part of an IEC event!  See pictures from this event here.

Special thanks to the sponsors that make IEC golf tournaments next level!  Tournament and hole sponsors, Lowe Electric Supply Company, SM Ellis Company, Smith Gray Electric Company, Interstate Electrical NetPlanner Systems, Inc., McNaughton-McKay Electric Company and Marsh McLennan Agency, IEC appreciates your partnership and support!  Longest Drive award was sponsored by BenSource, and Closest to the Pin award was sponsored by Interstate Electrical!  See full list of sponsors here.

Please check our event page or social media pages for upcoming events.  We would love to have you join us at the Augusta or Macon Golf tournaments, and our monthly luncheon meeting on August 6th!

 

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IEC Georgia Savannah Golf Tournament Hits at the Savannah Harbor Westin

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IEC Georgia Savannah Golf Tournament Hits at the Savannah Harbor Westin

By: Marie Thornton, IEC Atlanta/ GA Marketing and Communications Coordinator

1st Place

IEC Georgia hosted its annual Savannah Golf Tournament on Friday, May 2nd at the Club at Savannah Harbor Westin.  22 teams converged on these luxurious grounds ready for a day of networking and competitive golf.

As attendees made their rounds, there were a few who left a trail of “follow me to victory” in their wake.  Congratulations to the tournament winners!

  • 1st Place goes to team City of Savannah with Shawn Johnson, Brad Kirby, Danny Roberson and Tyler Wilson, earning a score of 58.
  • 2nd place goes to team BobCat with Andy Atkins, JD Hoft, Daniel Hudson and Brent Martin scoring 60.
  • 3rd place goes to team Southway Crane with Shan Crosby, Trey King, David Koneman and Lyn Leebern scoring 60 as well.
  • Tommy Rushing of Rushing Electric wins Closest to the Pin.
  • Tyler Wilson of City of Savannah- Southwire wins Longest Drive.

What a fabulous day of winning!  See pictures of these winners and more here.

With every IEC event there are dedicated sponsors who team up with IEC to make sure events are top tier.  Thanks so much to the Master Level Sponsor, Coastal Electric of Georgia!  We appreciate your support!  Additional thank you goes to the Electrician Level Sponsor, CED and Apprentice Level Sponsor Eaton.   There are so many that show up and make the Golf tournament the best!

  • Copperweld-Coastal Electric – Longest Drive Sponsor
  • Ace Electric- Drink Cart
  • Hole Sponsors- Gexpro, Coastal Electric, CED-Legrand, ESSE, City Electric Supply- Legrand, Eaton, SESCO, Southwire, BobCat
  • Table and Tent- Bensource, On Electric Services, LLC., Aerotek

Our next networking events are Columbus Golf on June 13th at Maple Ridge Golf Club and our IEC graduation happens livestream and in person on June 21st.  Watch for details!

 

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