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# ACES Circle of Distinction 2026Â
## Honoring Excellence & Partnership
đź“… Date: February 17, 2026
đź“Ť Location: Embassy Suites, Concord, NC
### *Celebrating Our Partners & Achievements*
The 5th Annual ACES Circle of Distinction Dinner & Awards brought together our top suppliers, representatives, and partners to recognize outstanding performance in 2025. This evening was a tribute to those who consistently go above and beyond in supporting ACES and our customers.
## 🎉 **Congratulations to Our Award Recipients!** 🎉
**🏆 Supplier Best in Class Award Recipients for 2025**Â
SATCO – Branch SupportÂ
Siemens – Training and Development Â
Kraloy - MarketingÂ
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**🏆 Agency Best in Class Award Recipients for 2025**Â
E.F. Lombardi – Branch SupportÂ
KMS Sales – Inside Sales Support Â
United Electrical Sales – Training and Development Â
Bill Wade & Associates- MarketingÂ
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**🌟 Outstanding Overall Performance Awards for 2025**Â
Alan Wire and iTOOLco - Supplier of the YearÂ
 FRM Electrical – Agency of the Year Â
 Melissa Moretti (Harger) - Supplier Professional of the YearÂ
 Ron Williams (United Electrical Sales) – Agency Professional of the YearÂ
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# Recognizing Our Nominees
Being nominated for a Circle of Distinction Award is an incredible achievement. Each nominee has demonstrated excellence, commitment, and outstanding service in support of ACES. We thank all of our nominees for their hard work and dedication!
**Â Supplier Best in Class Nominees for 2025**Â
IDEAL Industries, Rack-A-Tiers, SATCO – Branch SupportÂ
Harger, Kraloy, nVent, Service Wire, Siemens – Training and Development Â
Kraloy, Milwaukee, Eaton Crouse-Hinds - MarketingÂ
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**Â Agency Best in Class Nominees for 2025**Â
Bill Wade & Associates, E.F. Lombardi, KMS Sales – Branch SupportÂ
Carter York Agency, KMS Sales, Spectrum Hulett Group – Inside Sales Support Â
FRM Electrical, KMS Sales, United Electrical Sales – Training and Development Â
Bill Wade & Associates, E.F. Lombardi, United Electrical Sales - MarketingÂ
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**Outstanding Overall Performance Nominees for 2025**Â
Alan Wire, Kraloy, RAB, Siemens, iTOOLco - Supplier of the YearÂ
FRM Electrical, KMS Sales, United Electrical Sales – Agency of the Year Â
Miles, Keohane, Todd Montgomery, Melissa Moretti, Andy Poole - Supplier Professional of the YearÂ
Andy Shook, Josh Benfield, Gavin Schaffer, Ron Williams – Agency Professional of the YearÂ
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📸 Relive the Night – View Event Photos!
[ Click here to view the full event gallery ](https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCLEJ8)
ACES Team
### Thank you to all who attended and to those who continue to make ACES a leader in the industry. Your commitment, partnership, and dedication fuel our success.
# đź’ˇ **See You at Circle of Distinction 2027!**
## Event Recap
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, we had the honor of hosting our fifth annual #ACES Circle of Distinction awards, recognizing the outstanding suppliers, agencies, and individuals who went above and beyond in 2025. Annually, this night is all about celebrating excellence, partnership, and performance, because our success is built on the dedication of those who continue to push the industry forward. Congratulations to all of our recipients! Your commitment to quality and service is what makes ACES stronger every year. đź’ˇ Stay tuned as we share more highlights and photos from the evening.
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## 🏆Agency Best in Class Award – 2025 🏆
We’re proud to share that FRM Electrical was named 2025 Best in Class Agency of the Year at Atlantic Coast Electric Supply's Circle of Distinction Awards Dinner. This recognition is a testament to the hard work, expertise, and dedication of our entire team. We’re grateful for our strong partnership with Atlantic Coast Electric Supply and the collaboration that continues to drive success. Congratulations to our Electrical team on this well-earned achievement! 👏
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## 🏆 Hammond Power Solutions
We’re proud to share that Hammond Power Solutions was awarded the 2025 ACES Circle of Distinction Member Award on February 17, 2026, in Charlotte. This recognition reflects the strong partnership we share with Atlantic Coast Electric Supply (ACES) and our shared commitment to collaboration, growth, and moving the electrical industry forward. Thank you to the ACES team for the recognition and for the work we continue to do together. We’re excited to build on this momentum in the year ahead.
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