WAI honors individuals who contribute to the technical, manufacturing, and business information it collects and disseminates. Top honors include the Mordica Memorial Award and the Donnellan Memorial Award. Additional awards are presented annually in the ferrous, nonferrous, electrical, and general sectors. 

Mordica Memorial Award

The Mordica Memorial Award, given as a tribute to The Wire Association International's founding president John Mordica, is presented to honor an individual who has made contributions to the wire industry's base through research, development, innovation, or other technical pursuits.

Donnellan Memorial Award

The Donnellan Memorial Award, given as a tribute to J. Edward Donnellan, former Executive Director and Executive Secretary of The Wire Association International, is awarded for an individual's voluntary contributions to the Association.

The President's Award

The President's Award is given annually to an individual(s) in recognition of special service to the Association.

Technical Paper Awards

Gold medals are presented to authors of technical articles within the ferrous, nonferrous, electrical, and general industry segments.

Honorable Mention Awards | 1935-2000

Honorable mention are presented to authors of technical articles within the ferrous, nonferrous, electrical, and general industry segments.

Silver Certificate Awards | 2001-present

Silver certificates are presented to authors of technical articles within the ferrous, nonferrous, electrical, and general industry segments.

Mission: 

To serve the technical, manufacturing and general business segments of the global wire and cable industry. 

Vision:

To be the most valued, critical resource for the global wire and cable industry.

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The Wire Foundation was founded to help educate deserving students and develop their interest in the wire industry. One way to accomplish this is through the Wire Link Traveling Scholarship program. If you or someone you know is interested in making a tax-deductible contribution or applying for a grant, please contact the Wire Foundation Secretary.  

Officers

President | John D. Drummond
Vice President | David F. Richards
Secretary & Treasurer | Steven J. Fetteroll / Sheila Kuever

Board of Directors

John D. Drummond (Chairman)
Dane G. Armendariz
Anand W. Bhagwat
John L. Bowles
David F. Richards
Andy G. Talbot
Richard T. Wagner

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