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National Electronics Industry Hall of Fame
The mission and purpose of the National Electronics Industry Hall of Fame is to recognize those individuals who have, through their unusual and sustained efforts, contributed to the promotion and advancement of the electronics industry in one of these six groups:
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Scientists, Inventors |
Communications |
Industry Association Members |
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Business and Industry |
Association Executives |
Outstanding individuals who do not clearly fit any of the other groups |
The National Electronics Industry Hall of Fame accepts nominations in these six categories each spring and honors new inductees at the National Professional Service Convention, sponsored by NESDA and ISCET, and usually held in April/May.
History of the Hall of Fame
The Electronics Industry Hall of Fame (EIHOF) was established in 1969 in Nebraska by members of the National Electronic Associations Inc. (NEA). The purpose was to honor individuals who made outstanding contributions to the electronics industry, or who served as inspiring examples for others to follow.
NEA became the National Electronics Service Dealers Association (NESDA) in 1973. In 1985, NESDA went on to assimilate the National Association of Television & Electronics Servicers of America (NATESA), thus becoming the nation’s premier voice of independent electronic service dealers.
After being nurtured by NESDA for 14 years, the Hall of Fame was established in 1983 as an independent non-profit corporation, first in Texas, and then in New York.
In 2002, the program was reinstated as a function of NESDA in Fort Worth, TX.
The Hall of Fame is made up of six divisions:
(1) Scientists, Inventors & Engineers
(2) Business and Industry
(3) Communications
(4) Association Executives
(5) Industry Association Members
(6) Outstanding Individuals who do not clearly fit into any of the other groups
New divisions may be created, as needed, by the EIHOF Board of Directors.
Candidates for induction into the Electronics Industry Hall of Fame will have one or more of the following accomplishments:
1. Significantly contributed to the advancement of technology in the electronics industry
2. Significantly contributed to the development of our industry for the benefit of mankind
3. Significantly contributed to the improvement of conditions in the industry
4. Substantially upgraded the status of his or her segment of the electronics industry, or the industry as a whole
5. Through long, distinguished, and dedicated service, helped to promote and upgrade the electronics industry
6. Demonstrated a helpful interest in his or her fellow man through positive activities as a representative of the industry
One of the functions of the Hall of Fame is to select and honor new members through a process that encompasses the entire appliance, computer, and consumer-electronics industry.
Current/Past Members by Category
(Names of living members appear in BLUE)
ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES Richard Ambrose (VA) | INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION MEMBERS Bill Abernathy (TX) Hugo Gernsback, 1884-1967 OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUALS Chris Fabian (GA) | BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Walt Herrin (AZ) - SCIENTISTS, INVENTORS & ENGINEERS Dr. Ernst F. W. Alexanderson 1878-1975 |
Nominations
Nominations must be received at the NEIHOF office by 30 days prior to National Convention
The National Electronics Industry Hall of Fame, a division of NESDA, accepts nominations annually in six categories for honorees who have made major achievements in or for the electronics industry or served as inspiring examples for others to follow.
The categories are as follows: 1) Scientists, Inventors and Engineers; 2) Business and Industry; 3) Communications; 4) Association Executives; 5) Industry Association Members; and 6) outstanding individuals who do not clearly fit any of the other groups. Only one honoree may be selected from each category per year.
Those elected to membership in the Hall of Fame are authorized to use the letters "EHF" as a suffix to their name so that others may recognize, thereby, the honor with which they have been bestowed.
One of the most important functions of the Hall of Fame is to select and honor new members by the use of a nominating process through which membership is open to the entire electronics industry.
Anyone who knows of a worthy nominee is encouraged to complete the form and submit it for consideration. There is a $500 application fee for each nomination. Please contact Mack Blakely, mack@nesda.com, for more information or if you have questions.
The Hall of Fame is a not-for-profit corporation chartered in Texas, and welcomes participation from all segments of the electronics industry.
The Hall of Fame accepts donations to assist in its operations. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please contact the NESDA office at 817/921-9061 or send your gift to Electronics Industry Hall of Fame, NSDA, P. O. Box 378, Hillsboro, TX 76645.
2017 Honoree |
| 2016 Honoree |
Randy Whitehead CSM, EHF |
Michael Snead EHF
2014 Honoree |
| 2013 Honoree |
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Faye McCann EHF 
Larry Parnell EHF
2012 Honorees
James Fellows CET/CSM/MST/CSR, EHF |
Wayne Markman CET/MST/CSR, EHF |
2011 Honoree |
Jim Teeters CET/CSM, EHF | 2010 Honoree |
Leo Cloutier CSM, EHF |
2008 Honorees
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Mack Blakely EHF
Ernie Curtis CET, EHF
2007 Honorees
Chris Fabian EHF |
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William H. "Bill" Warren
2005 Honorees
Robert (Bob) Masa Sr. CSM EHF |
Glen Wolfe CBET/CET/BIET, EHF |
2004 Honorees
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Malcolm "Gerry" McCann CET/CSM, EHF |
John Eubanks CET, EHF |
Walt Herrin EHF
Fay Wood EHF |
George Weiss CSM, EHF |
NSDA, a DBA of NESDA, the National Electronics Service Dealers Association
P. O. Box 378 | Hillsboro, TX 76645 | 817/921-9061 | info@nesda.com