The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) honored John S. Allen, managing director, Sheppard Engineering Limited, with the 2024 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. “The EASA award recognizes those who have gone above and beyond in the electrical apparatus sales and service industry, providing exceptional service and demonstrating steadfast dedication,” said EASA President & CEO Linda Raynes “It is the highest honor an individual can receive from our association.”

In announcing the award, Past EASA Chairman Sid Seymour noted, “This year’s recipient is known as a legend in the industry. His role in the first EASA/AEMT Study of The Effect of Repair/Rewinding on Motor Efficiency was instrumental during a critical time for the electric motor repair industry. However, it’s not just this individual’s technical expertise that makes him worthy of this honor. His willingness to share knowledge, provide guidance and offer his insights has been invaluable to peers and newcomers alike.”

In nominating John Allen for this award, one letter from an EASA member firm read, “Many of our members’ employees have undergone training with him in several subjects, but it is in Ex Motor Repair where he has been most involved. This is not only in training and technical advice but also in designing and updating EASA’s Ex repair training course.”

Another read, “His dedication to technical perfection and steady improvement is legendary – and his knowledge is second to none. He has dedicated many days and weekends every year to work for our Association and to support our members in a wide field of technical topics. The spirit of dedication and the willingness to share and train other members is the real spirit of this Association.”

Yet another read, “Through the years, I’ve had multiple encounters with him where his expertise has been used to solve critical matters and develop solutions for keeping motors and generators running.”

And finally, “He has always been enthusiastic about the repair business, and he is always eager to help solve any problem that has occurred, which we could not solve by ourselves.”

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