Recipient of the 2026 EASA Award

Past EASA Chairman Paul Rossiter, right, presents the 2026 Exceptional Achievement Service Award to Michael Stewart.

Michael Stewart has served on many EASA committees, beginning as a state director. Elected as a regional director, he served on EASA’s International Board and ultimately as chairman. He continues his involvement in the Europe Asia Africa Chapter meetings with an always ready to help frame of mind. The best example of his willingness to aid others is after Hurricane Hugo struck an EASA member’s service center. He was quick to leave his own business and go to South Carolina as soon as the storm passed to help get that service center up and running after the disaster. This kind of service above self exemplifies what being an EASA member is all about.

One letter of recommendation read ...

He is a gentleman in business, always ready to help colleagues in the market and a gentleman in the private sphere. His passion for the electromechanical industry has been reflected in the time and energy he has put in the EASA organization and the EASA family. He is not only always present at the EASA activities in the U.S., but he is also supporting the Europe Asia Africa Chapter with a listening ear and with the right advice.

Another read ...

This year’s recipient has served our association for more than 35 years and has served as chairman of EASA International. He has continued through the years to support our association in many ways as a faithful member of EASA.

While another read ...

It is in the giving of his time and experience that marks him out as a very special person within the electromechanical industry. At any time of day or night he has always been willing to partake, discuss and debate an issue or a challenge be it technical, commercial or strategic. He has also been an unofficial ambassador for EASA's Europe Asia Africa Chapter rarely missing a convention and promoting the work of the organization at every opportunity.

In summary ...

His enthusiasm, dedication and service exemplify the qualities this award seeks to recognize.