IFMA Upcoming Event: 2010 Awards of Excellence

When: May 27th Where: Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Boston, Mass. Time: 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Awards will be given in the following categories: Best Practice Awards * Sustainability Existing Bldg LEED Principles (Owner/Operator) * Sustainability Practices (Tenant Occupied) * Small Project (<50,000 s/f) * Medium Project (50,000 - 150,000 s/f) * Large Project (>150,000 s/f) 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(s) will demonstrate how their project impacted business objectives and contributed to improved success. The award winner(s) will demonstrate innovation, and their achievements will be used to educate other facility management professionals. Exemplary End User Award 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. Exemplary Service Provider Award This award may be presented to an associate member company or its representative 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. Education & Professional Development Award 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. Emerging Leaders Award 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.