UNSUNGHEROAWARD JOHNBLAKE - DESIGNERGROUP
John Blake from Designer Group was awarded with an Unsung Hero Award at Ireland’s Electrical Awards 2020 in recognition of his mental health mentoring and charity fundraising efforts. When not performing his day job as Site Manager at Designer Group, John is a mental health first-aider for his work colleagues and recently completed a gruelling Ironman Tour Challenge to raise funds for a local charity in South Dublin, Suicide or Survive (SOS). John is often the first point of contact for fellow employees who are struggling with their mental health. He provides a listening ear and steers them to the relevant support. “Gambling, drinking, drugs - you just never know how many lads or girls in canteens are struggling in silence with these kind of issues,” explains John.
John Blake, Designer Group
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He is also coaching and mentoring SOS members keen to raise funds for the charity through physical challenges. Some are suicide survivors and some are from the construction industry. Our judges agreed John has been
a phenomenal ambassador for our nation’s electrical industry and a fitting winner of this year’s award.
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UNSUNGHEROAWARD
NOEL J. SIMPSON - NOEL J. SIMPSONCO. LTD.
In a category which recognises individuals who have made a substantive contribution to their company, industry, local community or charity, Noel J Simpson was awarded with an Unsung Hero Award at Ireland’s Electrical Awards 2020. Celebrating 50 years in business last year, N.J. Simpson is a small independent electrical wholesaler located in Dublin. After beginning his career on the 1st of April 1970, Noel has grown to be regarded as one of the Irish electrical industry’s most stalwart ambassadors and trusted experts. Noel was recognised for an Unsung Hero Award for his many, many years of voluntary service to the Association of Electrical Wholesalers, the EIFI and Ireland’s Electrical Benevolent Association. He was also the organiser of the Southern contingent of a yearly golf
Noel Simpson Sr, pictured with sons Noel Simpson Jr and Mark Simpson of N.J. Simpson
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event known as the ‘Us and Them’, which took place between members of the electrical industry north and south. Noel was commended by our judging panel for the positive impact he has made to the nation’s electrical industry.
“Regarded as one of the Irish electrical industry’s most stalwart ambassadors and trusted experts.”
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