Recipient of the 2024 EASA Award

Past EASA Chairman Sid Seymour, left, presents the 2024 Exceptional Achievement Service Award to John S. Allen.

John S. Allen is known as a legend in the industry. His role in the first EASA/AEMT Study of The Effect of Repair/Rewinding on Motor Efficiency was instrumental during a critical time for the electric motor repair industry.

His influence is wide-ranging and extended globally as he represents EASA on IEC Ex committees.               

However, it’s not just this individual’s technical expertise that makes him worthy of this honor. His willingness to share knowledge, provide guidance and offer his insights has been invaluable to peers and newcomers alike.  

One letter of recommendation for this year’s recipient read:

“Many of our members’ employees have undergone training with him in several subjects, but it is in Ex Motor Repair where he has been most involved. This is not only in training and technical advice but also in designing and updating EASA’s Ex repair training course several years ago.”  

Another read:

“He has always been enthusiastic about the repair business, and he is always eager to help solve any problem that has occurred, which we could not solve by ourselves.”

Yet another said:

“I first crossed paths with him during my apprenticeship as a winder, where he gave training in core losses and high voltage windings. Through the years as my role changed, I’ve had multiple encounters with him where his expertise has been used to solve critical matters and develop solutions for keeping motors and generators running.”

Another wrote:

“His dedication to technical perfection and steady improvement is legendary – and his knowledge is second to none. He has dedicated many days and weekends every year to work for our Association and to support our members in a wide field of technical topics. The spirit of dedication and the willingness to share and train other members is the real spirit of this Association.”

In summary ...

“His dedication, expertise and leadership exemplify the qualities this award seeks to recognize.”