Charles “Dom” D’Ascoli Accepts Weinstock Award at ESX 2014

Considered the highest honor in the electronic security industry, the Morris F. Weinstock Award recognizes an individual for his/her outstanding achievement and ongoing efforts on behalf of the Electronic Security Association.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Electronic Security Association (ESA) honored Charles “Dom” D’Ascoli with the 2013 Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year Award during the ESA Annual Meeting and Industry Luncheon at the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) 2014.

Considered the highest honor in the electronic security industry, the accolade recognizes an individual for his/her outstanding achievement and ongoing efforts on behalf of the association.

D’Ascoli became involved in the security industry in 1982 when he founded Smoky Mountain Systems, Inc. Shortly after its incorporation, he saw the need to become involved in the association to affect positive change.

In 1984, he joined the Georgia Electronic Life Safety and Systems Association (GELSSA) where he served three years as secretary. In 1995, D’Ascoli joined the North Carolina Electronic Security Association (NCESA) and served one term as vice president, one term as treasurer, and two nonconsecutive terms as president.

At ESA, D’Ascoli’s roles have included chairman of the Standards committee, as well as being part of the Elections, Investment and National Training School (NTS) committees. In 2007, he was elected as an ESA vice president, and served in that capacity before becoming president in 2010.

ESA President John Knox said D’Ascoli’s devotion to and leadership within the association led to his selection.

“I know about his dedication and the amount of time he’s spent on the association,” he said. “I’ve seen it first-hand, so it was a very easy decision. He’s served unselfishly, and, so many times, I’ve watched him put his own company’s business aside to take care of ESA business first.”

During the luncheon, D’Ascoli was presented with an honorary Weinstock lapel pin, which is given to each award recipient to signify their distinct achievement. He also received an engraved plaque and a framed issue of Security Nation in which D’Ascoli is featured on the cover.

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