Kevin Lippert, Codes and Standards Senior Manager at Eaton, and George Straniero, Former Codes and Standards Manager of Atkore International received the Kite & Key Award for their strategic work to advance the interests of the electroindustry through steadfast and active involvement in NEMA.

For more than 35 years, Mr. Lippert has advanced the electrical sector's overall codes and standards in domestic and international strategic direction. He is heavily involved in NEMA committees and Sections and serves as president of the U.S. national committee of the International Electrotechnical Commission.

Mr. Straniero worked at Atkore for more than 25 years, during which time he was active and influential in NEMA, serving as both Chair and Vice-Chair of the Codes and Standards Committee for five years. He supported Standard harmonization by actively participating in outside organizations like UL, CSA Group, and the National Fire Protection Association.