IFMA Boston announces winners of 2010 Awards of Excellence

Cate Arnold and Boston Latin School Students

Boston, MA The Boston chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) announced the winners of the 2010 Awards of Excellence. Marc Margulies, AIA, of Margulies Perruzzi Architects emceed the event where the organization also celebrated its 25th anniversary.

You Make it Happen Award: IFMA Boston Asset Management Task Force

The "You Make it Happen" award is given in recognition of service to the IFMA chapter that goes above and beyond expectations, and makes a substantial impact on the membership and success of the organization.

Thomas Kane (Bentley University), Daniel Beaudoin, CEM, LEED AP (Harvard University School of Public Health), Bruce Boyer (Stone Hill College), Rob Bucey (Jacobs Carter Burgess), Charlie Collins, CFM (Facilitech), Robert Leeson (Dyer/Brown & Associates, Inc.), Tony Leonard, FMA, RPA (Liberty Mutual), Paul Gusmini (Federal Reserve Bank of Boston), Mark Clark (Clark Consulting Services), Jay Johnson (The Hanover Insurance Group), and John Fortin (BOND).

President's Award: Marc Margulies, AIA, Margulies Perruzzi Architects and co-founder of IFMA Boston

The President's Award is given to a chapter member for his or her leadership and example to our industry as a whole.

2010 Special Recognition Award: Boston Latin School Youth CAN Program

This was a special award given this year in recognition of excellence in sustainability by a youth organization.

Exemplary Service Provider Award: Katy Redmond Emmott, Fox RPM Corp.

This award is presented to the representative of an associate member company in recognition of voluntary contributions to IFMA Boston. These contributions may include sponsoring programs or educational offerings, presenting innovative sessions on FM-related topics, sponsoring educational research or scholarships, providing technical assistance to members, or serving as chapter or council officers or committee members. Nominees must be associate members who recognize that IFMA is a forum for the interchange of ideas with members.

Distinguished End User: Thomas Kane, Bentley University

The Distinguished End User Award is presented to a professional member of the Boston Chapter who has provided sustained, outstanding leadership to the chapter. This person is highly valued by his or her company, IFMA, and the facility management profession. This individual keeps current on changes in the facility management profession and educates other IFMA members and peers. Recipients demonstrate the best in leadership and ethics.

Emerging Leader Award: Krystle Foley, Fox RPM Corp.

This award is presented to a Boston chapter IFMA member who has been an active member within the chapter and shows initiative in both their work and professional settings. They go above and beyond in their efforts with skilled execution and follow through and motivate others to participate.

Education & Professional Development Award: Robin Dorogusker, Walsh Company

The Education and Professional Development Award is presented to a Boston chapter IFMA member demonstrating exceptional support of professional development in their organization and/or facility management community. The member receiving this award consistently presents or plans outstanding programs designed to meet the needs of facility management professionals, provides career support, designs professional development seminars or classes and champions CFM certification.

Facilities Management Achievement Awards for Best Practices

These awards are presented to the individual or team whose facility management program, project, system, innovation, or idea has had a substantial, positive effect on the success of their organization. The recipient demonstrated how their project impacted business objectives and contributed to improved success. The award winners demonstrated innovation, and their achievements will be used to educate other facility management professionals. This award is intended to honor those who achieve "above and beyond" the normal scope of job responsibilities.

* Sustainability Practices: National Grid (nominated by Sasaki)

* Sustainability Existing LEED Principles: ADD Inc. (nominated by RDK Engineers)

* Small Project (<50,000 s/f): Retail Convergence(nominated by Spagnolo, Gisness & Associates, Inc.)

* Medium Project (50,000 - 150,000 s.f.): Architectural Resources Cambridge (ARC) for Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

* Large Project (>150,000 s.f.): Suffolk Construction for Hebrew Senior Life and Emerson College's Paramount Theater (nominated by BOND)

About IFMA/Boston

Established in 1980, the International Facility Management Association is a non-profit, incorporated association dedicated to serving the facility management profession. The International organization provides education, research, publications, events, and alliances with other related associations and organizations. The Boston Chapter of IFMA was founded in 1984 by ten facility managers. Today the chapter numbers over 700 members, making it the second largest chapter in the world. Long recognized as one of the most active and progressive Chapters, the Chapter was honored as the 2007 International Chapter of the Year. For additional information, visit www.ifmaboston.org.

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IFMA_Awards_01: Duncan Chapman, Northeast Real Estate Solutions and IFMA Boston Past President and Marc Margulies, AIA, Margulies Perruzzi Architects and IFMA Boston Co-Founder. Marc was also this year's Master of Ceremonies and President's Award Winner.

IFMA_Awards_02: Cate Arnold and Boston Latin School Students—this year's winners of the Special Recognition Award for their school wide green building initiatives.—this year's winners of the Special Recognition Award for their school wide green building initiatives.