The Wire & Cable Manufacturers Alliance (WCMA) will celebrate the WCMA 2025 Distinguished Career Award recipients at the 39th Annual Awards Dinner and Investiture Ceremony on March 29, 2025, at the Downtown Hartford Marriott Hotel in Hartford, Connecticut.
Recognizing Excellence in the Wire and Cable Industry
Each year, WCMA honors leaders who have dedicated at least 25 years of service to the wire and cable industry. The Distinguished Career Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional professional achievement, leadership, and personal integrity throughout their careers.
The award was named after Charles D. Scott (1915–1983), founder and president of Northeast Wire Co., whose legacy continues to inspire the industry.
2025 Distinguished Career Award Honorees
This year’s award recipients represent decades of innovation and leadership across all segments of the wire and cable industry:
- Bob Allen, Engineering Manager, James Monroe Wire & Cable
- Lenny Argentine, VP Sales & Marketing, International Wire
- Mike Canterino, VP Engineering, Fluoropolymer Resources
- John Gross, Publisher, Copper Journal
- Hamid Haophsy, VP Manufacturing, Fisk Alloy Wire
- Trent Hayes, Engineering Manager, CommScope
- Joe Iamartino, VP of Technology, Marmon Electrical
- David Kiddoo, CEO, IWCS/CCCA
These professionals have each contributed to the advancement of the wire and cable community through innovation, leadership, and mentorship.
Event Details and Reservations
The prestigious event will bring together executives, engineers, and industry members to celebrate the accomplishments of these distinguished leaders. To learn more about the WCMA Distinguished Career Award or to make a reservation for the 2025 Awards Dinner, visit the official WCMA website and click on Premier Events.
You may also contact WCMA Executive Director Ed Fenton at 860-331-7074 or via email at ed@wcmainc.org.