The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) honored Doug Moore of HECO Kentucky Service Company as the 2021 recipient of the EASA Exceptional Achievement Service Award.

Established in 1997, this annual award recognizes individuals who have provided exceptional service to the electrical apparatus sales and service industry over a lifetime. “It is the highest honor an individual can receive from our association,” said Linda Raynes, EASA president and CEO. “We view it as our Nobel Prize for achievement and service.”

In announcing the award, Past EASA Chairman Gary Byars noted, “The EASA award recognizes those who have gone above and beyond, providing exceptional service and demonstrating steadfast dedication to the electrical apparatus sales and service industry. This prestigious distinction is bestowed only to the extraordinary in our community.”

“This year’s recipient has been active in EASA for many years. He served on the international board of directors from 2009 to 2016 and was chairman of the board in 2014-15. He served for nearly twenty years on EASA’s Technical Education Committee and chaired it for several years. His commitment to our industry is evident in the nominating letters we received.”

In nominating Moore for this award, one letter from a repair firm member read, “Through his foresight, insight and proactive approach, he was instrumental in assisting in the development of many of the top-notch educational materials that benefit our members today.”

Another member wrote, “He is one of the giants in the industry and deserves the recognition this award would bestow, for all of EASA has been able to benefit from this great leader and communicator.” 

Yet another said, “When I think of my friend and EASA leader, three words come to mind: committed, passionate and proficient.”

One final letter noted, “Beside his dedication for EASA for more than 30 years, he is a real inspiring person with an open mind.”