By On October 10, 2024, Mouser Electronics, Inc., a global leader in New Product Introduction (NPI), held its annual Best-in-Class Awards ceremony near its corporate headquarters in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The event recognized outstanding supplier partners for their contributions to promoting innovative products and expanding market share.
Honoring the Best of the Best in the Industry
Mouser Electronics’ Senior Vice President of Products, Jeff Newell, expressed deep gratitude to the recipients of the Best-in-Class Awards. “Each winner has played an essential role in helping us introduce and promote their company’s products to our customers,” said Newell. These honorees were selected from hundreds of business colleagues across Mouser’s vast network of suppliers, chosen for their exemplary performance.
A highlight of the event was the recognition of Mary Benetti-Condon, a five-time Best-in-Class Award recipient, who received the prestigious President’s Award. “Mary’s continued excellence places her among a select group of supplier contacts who have achieved this honor,” added Newell, noting that her picture will now be displayed alongside other President’s Award winners.
Criteria for Selection and the 2024 Award Winners
The selection process for Mouser’s Best-in-Class Award focuses on five key areas:
- Strategic partnership with Mouser’s team.
- Product line promotion and collaboration on new product launches.
- Creativity in growing market share for both companies.
- Maximizing Mouser’s unique value proposition.
- Advocacy for Mouser within their own organizations.
The winners of the 2024 Best-in-Class Award include:
- Anthony Bruggeman – Harwin
- Ivy Spidale – onsemi
- James Alt – Kingston
- Kathy Elsesser – Keysight
- Lora McIlheran – 3M
- Mary Benetti-Condon – Bel
- Michon Holt – Kyocera AVX
- Mike McNab – Lattice
- Mike Sewart – Molex
- Sabine Colen – Analog Devices, Inc.
The awards also honored previous President’s Award winners, including Tammy Stine (TE Connectivity), Sumit Awasthi (Analog Devices, Inc.), Dee Fuller (Amphenol), Cheryl Swaim (KEMET), Doug Lippincott (Panasonic), and Steve Nye (Vishay Intertechnology).