03/16/2025

69th Annual Paddy’s Day Luncheon -- Friday, March 14, 2025

The program was held at the Chicago Hilton & Towers.

69th Annual Paddy’s Day Luncheon
Friday, March 14, 2025
Chicago Hilton & Towers

The 69^th Annual Paddy’s Day Luncheon was held on Friday, March 14, 2025 at the Chicago Hilton & Towers.  The International Ballroom was filled with nearly 800 attendees representing all facets of the Chicagoland Electrical Industry.  The program began with a visit from the Shannon Rovers Bagpipers and an Invocation from Deacon John Donahue, former IBEW-NECA Technical Institute Director.  David Witz, Continental Electrical Construction Company was the 2025 Big Shillelagh.  Kevin O’Shea, Shamrock Electric Company, Inc. presented the Francis P. Cummins Award posthumously to Joseph Connelly, Connelly Electric, Inc.  A loving tribute was then given by Joseph’s brother, Kevin Connelly. The Big Shillelagh for 2026 is Mark P. Gibson, The Agency: Sales Thru Solutions.  We thank all that were able to participate with this unique industry event!

The Shannon Rovers Bagpipers began the event.

Deacon John Donahue gave an Invocation.

David Witz, Continental Electrical Construction Company was the 2025 Big Shillelagh.

Kevin O'Shea, Shamrock Electric Company, Inc. presented the Francis P. Cummins Award.

Pictured from left to right are:
Brian Connelly, Brooke Connelly, Joe Connelly and Kevin Connelly, Connelly Electric, Inc., 
as the Francis P. Cummins Award was presented.

Pictured above are the past Big Shillelaghs.