Presented annually since 1982, jointly by the Philadelphia Section and the Lamplighters of the Delaware Valley, in memory of Ralph R. Enghouser (d1982). The Enghouser Award is the highest honor the Section bestows. The award is intended to recognize individuals whose expertise in the field of illumination, spirit of cooperation, and distinguished service to the lighting industry exemplify Ralph Enghouser’s high standards.

Ralph Enghouser was an active member of both organizations from his arrival in Philadelphia in the early 50’s as the district lamp engineer for Sylvania. He soon became the information focus for lamp technology in the Philadelphia area. His prime objective was to be of service to others, without regard for himself or for personal reward, other than the satisfaction of helping others. He continued to be active after retirement in 1976 and until his death in January, 1982. Ralph was a continuing inspiration to many in the lighting industry. This award is created to recognize those with his spirit.

RECIPIENTS

2016 – Steven Goldberg

2015 – Jered E. Widmer

2014 – Jeffrey Kahn

2013 – Bob Petro

2012 – Mary Alcaraz

2011 – Kathy Beacher

2010 – Howard Lewis

2009 – George Lyngarkos

2008 – Jack Graham

2007 – Dave Safford

2006 – Carl Watson

2005 – Jim Schleiden

2004 – Art Kamenoff

2003 – Gordon Pevzner

2002 – Joseph Doyle

2001 – Julie Panassow

2000 – Paul Kyack

1999 – Donald A. Brown

1998 – Li Huang

1997 – James E. Dunn Jr.

1996 – Sandra Stashik

1995 – Al Borden

1994 – Robert W. Duff

1993 – Thomas Ward

1992 – Gill H. Laverdure Jr.

1991 – Sam Zussman

1990 – Emory W. Zimmers

1989 – Donald Kantor

1988 – none

1987 – Arthur P. Pierce

1986 – Ralph R. Lau

1985 – Barbara Boardman

1984 – Joseph C. Messa

1983 – W. Earle Hawkins

1982 – Joseph J. Bello & Peter R. D’Orazio

1981 – Chuck Oerkvitz

1980 – Robert Homan