Cheered on by cheerleaders from the University of Texas at San Antonio, Sylvania was named Vendor of the Year at Summit Electric Supply's first vendor recognition and MVP (most valuable partner) awards ceremony. The event was held Jan. 5 at the Hyatt Hill Country Resort in San Antonio. In addition to taking the top prize, Sylvania was also honored as Technology MVP for its use of technology to increase efficiency, decrease costs and drive sales.

Pass & Seymour/Legrand, Syracuse, N.Y, took honors in three categories, including Best New Product of 2005 (Plug Tail), General and Administrative MVP, and Sales Support MVP.

Thomas & Betts, Memphis, Tenn., was named Purchasing and Logistics MVP for best handling incoming purchase orders and consistently having products available to pack and ship in a timely manner. Ideal Industries Inc., Sycamore, Ill., won the Marketing MVP Award for outstanding marketing programs and support. And, Texas Lighting Sales was named Rep of the Year for representing manufacturers and teaming with Summit on a local level to provide training, support and value to Summit's branch locations.

The ceremony was attended by 115 Summit associates, including account managers, the executive team and all 19 service center leaders. Summit was honored to have 100 of their key vendor partners and representatives in attendance as well.

In the photo above, winners of Summit Electric Supply's MVP Awards pose with their trophies and members of the University of Texas-San Antonio cheer leading squad. Top row, from left: Victor Jury Jr., Summit president and CEO; Greg Baker, Thomas & Betts (T&B); Mike Kreger, Pass & Seymour/Legrand (P&S); Kenneth Neill, T&B; Maurice Novak, T&B; Tony Coughlin, P&S; Greg Janes, P&S; and Joe Chesky, Summit regional vice president. Middle row, from left: Rod Gowen, Summit vice president-inventory and supplier relations; Mark Barthel, P&S; David DiDonato, Ideal Industries; Jim Ziegler, Sylvania; Jim Weathers, Texas Lighting; Kyle Stone, P&S; Garon Shuler, P&S; and John Marckstein, Allied Group Sales.

Founded in 1977, Summit Electric Supply is the third largest privately held wholesale/distribution company in New Mexico. It ranked No. 27 on Electrical Wholesaling's most recent Top 200.

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