The Richard Buzun Award

Be recognized as an eBusiness Leader.

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The Richard Buzun Award is named after the late Richard C. Buzun, former President and CEO, Siemens Energy & Automation and second IDEA Chairman. The award was created to honor one manufacturer and one distributor company for reaching the highest standards in eBusiness and promoting eCommerce best practices in the electrical supply chain.

Past winners include: Crescent Electric Supply, ERICO, Graybar, Leviton Manufacturing, OSRAM SYLVANIA, Rockwell Automation, Van Meter Industrial and Viking Electric Supply.

Winner Takes All

Winning the Richard Buzun Award will help your company:

  • Boost Sales – winning this award positions your company as "easy to do business with" which is attractive to buyers and suppliers. Expand and improve business relationships through acknowledgement that you are a reliable business partner.
  • Receive Complimentary Publicity – the winners be announced on stage at the Forum, and the announcement will be sent to influential media contacts throughout the industry. Winners will receive a speaking opportunity at the 2012 Forum.
  • Reinforce Corporate Direction – remind your staff that improving B2B eCommerce processes and trading partner relationships are top priorities at your company.
  • Gain & Retain Talented Employees – give potential and existing employees the confidence that they are working for a company dedicated to staying ahead of competition.

Nominations are accepted until Friday, August 19th.

Submit your nomination and view the award process>