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AWARDS & RECOGNITION

2009 Award Nominations Open

Nominations are now being taken for APPA’s 2009 institutional and individual awards: Award for Excellence, Effective and Innovative Practices Award, APPA Fellow, Meritorious Service Award, and Pacesetter Award. The deadline for consideration for the 2009 awards is January 30, 2009. However, award submissions will now be accepted year-round. Awards submitted after January 30, 2009 will be held and considered in the 2010 award cycle.  

Visit http://www.appa.org/recognition/ for award details and to submit for the awards. Questions about the award process? Contact your regional representative to the Professional Affairs or Awards and Recognition Committee or John Bernhards at the APPA office. 

THE APPA FELLOW AWARD

While most awards recognize past achievements, the APPA Fellow designation brings with it both recognition for specific accomplishments to date and expectations for continued involvement in APPAs leadership program through research and mentoring. The Fellow is APPAs highest individual achievement award. Individuals must have been an active member of APPA for a minimum of ten years; graduated from APPAs Institute for Facilities Management; completed APPAs Leadership Academy; completed an approved research project under APPAs Center for Facilities Research; and submitted two references from colleagues in the educational facilities profession that speak about the individuals successes and dedication to the field.

THE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

The APPA Award for Excellence is designed to recognize and advance excellence in the field of educational facilities. Originally established in 1988, the Award for Excellence is APPAs highest institutional honor and provides educational institutions the opportunity for national and international recognition for their outstanding achievements in facilities management. The award is designed to highlight the essential role of facilities operations in the overall institutional mission and vision. Award for Excellence nominations are evaluated using the same criteria applied through the Facilities Management Evaluation Program (FMEP) in the areas of: leadership; strategic and operational planning; customer focus; information and analysis; development and management of human resources; process management; and, performance results. Selected institutions are visited by an evaluation team. The Award for Excellence designation is valid for a period of five years.

THE EFFECTIVE AND INNOVATIVE PRACTICES AWARD

APPAs Effective & Innovative Practices Award recognizes programs and processes that enhance service delivery, lower costs, increase productivity, improve customer service, generate revenue, or otherwise benefit the educational institution. Entries can describe either a new program or significant restructuring of an existing program or process. Up to five ranked submissions will be eligible for a cash award sponsored by Sodexho USA. Winning entries will receive special recognition on both APPAs website and in APPAs Facilities Manager magazine.

THE MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

Each year, APPA members bestow the Meritorious Service Award upon the individual member or members who have made significant, life-long contributions to the profession of education facilities management. APPAs highest award for individual service, the Meritorious Service Award is given to no more than three individuals each year. Individuals must have been an active member of APPA for a minimum of ten years; attended and participated in meetings and other functions at the international level; and demonstrated continued and distinguished service to the association.

THE PACESETTER AWARD

The Pacesetter Award is designed to encourage further participation in APPA among those who have already made significant contributions at the regional or chapter level. Up to seven Pacesetter Awards may be given each year.

THE PRESIDENT'S AWARD

The President's Award is given to individual APPA members who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in facilities management and who have made outstanding contributions to the association.

THE REX DILLOW AWARD

The Rex Dillow Award is presented to the author of the best article published in Facilities Manager during the previous year.

NEW! APPA Web Standards Portal

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Every  facilities department needs to ensure their institutions are in compliance with the most current codes and standards impacting construction, fire safety, lighting, the environment, ADA, and HVAC, among other areas.  Click here to access the APPA Web Standards Portal!

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Facility Management Shared Services:
The Balance Between In-House Services and Outsourcing
By Jeffery L. Campbell, Ph.D., Brigham Young University
 

APPA 2009

Register Now for APPA 2009!
Focusing on the Critical Few
July 8-10, 2009 in Vancouver, Canada

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Focusing On The Critical Few: APPA 2009 Conference & Exposition!

Facilities Strategy Teams Now Forming

Team Members Wanted: Electrical Equipment, Supplies and Services; MRO Equipment, Supplies and Services; Building Automation and Fire Alarms Equipment, Supplies and Services; Security Equipment, Supplies and Services

Read more about how you may join the team and contribute to effective facilities contracts management.

The Stimulus Bill & the Education Industry

APPA's Campus Facilities Economic Stimulus Resource Center

Links to information, instruction and guidance on the economic stimulus opportunities available to colleges, universities, K-12 and other educational institutions.

www.appa.org/recovery

Swine Flu Resource News

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APPA Announces Results of Its 2009-10 Officer Elections


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The Year of Engagement

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APPA's Virtual 2008-2009 Membership Directory

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Thought Leaders Series 2008

NEW and Available FREE PDF:  The Challenges of Demographic Changes and Accountability to Campus Facilities

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Results of the 2008 symposium in a white paper that focuses on changing demographics and accountability.  Order soft cover version today (free for members; non-member price is $15).

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