This Award was established by the National Electrical Contractors Association in 1959, announced in the form of a testimonial to Louis K. Comstock, New York City, an Honorary Member of the Association since 1941. Comstock was the NECA member credited with helping to establish the Council on Industrial Relations.

Each year, the Comstock Award is presented to a NECA member who has made the greatest contribution in the field of Labor Relations. This person shall have contributed an idea or performed a service which has proven to be particularly beneficial in the Labor Relations field.

Nominations are accepted no later than May 1, and the Award is announced after the Executive Committee's decision at their June meeting.