11/06/2026
Electric Association Awards Dinner - Nov. 5, 2026
The event was held at The Carlisle Banquets in Lombard, IL.
Electric Association Awards Dinner
Thursday, November 5, 2026
The Carlisle Banquets
Lombard, IL 60148
The 2026 Electric Association (EA) Awards program recognizes leadership and excellence in the Chicagoland Electrical Industry. This evening dinner program was held on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at The Carlisle Banquets in Lombard, IL. The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) wishes to congratulate Eric Nixon, Maron Electric Company for being the Gold Medal Award Winner for 2026! The ECA also wishes to congratulate Srgian Paitich, Kelso-Burnett Co. for being inducted into the EA Hall of Fame.
Mr. Nixon has truly met the Gold Medal Award Criteria: Has ably and unselfishly devoted his energy, imagination and qualities of leadership in the electrical industry; Has shown keen insight into the opportunities of our great electrical industry, and has demonstrated great devotion to purpose; Has, under his dynamic direction, furthered the industry’s goals of promotion and education, and; Has won the respect and admiration of our entire industry.
Mr. Paitich has also exemplified the Hall of Fame Criteria: Hall of Fame inductions are designed to honor outstanding individuals who have played a key role in the development and nurturing of the electrical industry and who have played a creative role in Chicagoland. This award recognizes individuals whose innovation, hard work, dedication, and vision have fostered industrial growth and social progress
Congratulations to all the winners!
Gold Medal Award Winner:
ECA Member: Eric Nixon, Maron Electric Company
Hall of Fame Inductions:
ECA Member: Srgian Paitich, Kelso-Burnett Co.
Ken Gallagher, Paramont EO
Al Rzeczkowski, Integrated Circuit Solutions
Pictured from left to right are:
Eric Nixon, Maron Electric Company and Srgian Paitich, Kelso-Burnett Co.
Pictured above is Srgian Paitich, Kelso-Burnett Co.
Pictured is Mark Thomas, ECA, as he introduced Eric Nixon.
Pictured is Eric Nixon, Maron Electric Company.
Pictured are the attendees for the event.
Pictured from left to right are:
Al Rzeczkowski, Integrated Circuit Solutions,
Ken Gallagher, Paramount EO,
Eric Nixon, Maron Electric Company, and
Srgian Paititch, Kelso Burnett Co.