11/07/2025
The Electric Association (EA) Awards Program - 11/6/25
Frank Gurtz, Gurtz Electric Co. inducted into EA Hall of Fame!
The Electric Association (EA) Awards Dinner
Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Carlisle Banquets in Lombard, IL.
The Electric Association (EA) Awards Dinner was held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at The Carlisle Banquets in Lombard, IL. The Electric Association Awards program recognizes leadership and excellence in the Chicagoland Electrical Industry. The dinner program was highlighted by the EA “Hall of Fame” inductions and the EA Gold Medal Award ceremony.
Congratulations goes to ECA member, Frank Gurtz, Gurtz Electric Co., as he was inducted into the EA Hall of Fame! Frank has truly met the criteria for the EA Hall of Fame: 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.
The Hall of Fame inductees were: Frank Gurtz, Gurtz Electric Co., Michael Mahoney, Chicago Sales Agency, and Andrew F. Ondik, Steiner Electric. The Gold Medal Award winner was David Rosenstein, Connexion.
Again, the ECA congratulates Frank on his induction into the EA Hall of Fame!
Also, keep on the look-out for upcoming information about the Electric Association’s 100th Year!
Pictured above from left to right are:
Blue Kelly, EA President and Frank Gurtz, Gurtz Electric Co.
Pictured above is Frank Gurtz, Gurtz Electric Co. during his remarks.
Pictured are the attendees for the event.
Pictured from left to right are:
Frank Gurtz, Gurtz Electric Co. and
Tim Taylor, ECA Assistant Manager
Above are are a number of key Gurtz Electric Co. employees and family members.
Pictured from left to right are:
Steve Horton, Brian Karlow, Tim Moylan, Mallory Gurtz,
Gayle & Frank Gurtz,
Justin Gurtz, Morgan Gurtz,
Pat Thornton, and Mike Contikes.