THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., May 25, 2017 -- Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor, was recognized as Qualtek Electronic's 2016 Distributor of the Year at the 2017 EDS Banquet in Las Vegas, NV. The award was presented by John Hallums - CEO and Tim Gannon - Sales Manager at Qualtek and given to Todd Jesme - Director, Electromechanical of Digi-Key.