IFMA Boston presents the winners of the 2013 Awards of Excellence

The Boston chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), a non-profit association dedicated to serving the facility management profession, recently presented the winners of the 2013 Awards of Excellence. Candy O'Terry of Magic 106.7 served as the master of ceremonies. You Make it Happen Award: Tom Palange, J.C. Cannistraro - 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. President's Award: Martha Vibbert, PhD, Boston Medical Center's The SPARK Center - The President's Award recognizes an individual who is passionate about what they do—either as a leader from within or outside the IFMA Boston chapter. They go beyond what is asked of them and give it their all. Exemplary Service Provider Award: Linda Sullivan, Shaw Contract - This award is presented to the representative of an associate member 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. Exemplary End User: Joanne Trask, CFM, Partners Healthcare - The Exemplary 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: Angela Rothemich, Liberty Mutual Insurance and Shane Savoie, Santander Global Facilities - 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. 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: Steward Health (nominated by Environmental Health & Engineering); * Small Project (<50,000 s/f): William J. Walczak Health & Education Center (nominated by Shawmut Design & Construction)and John Hancock (nominated by John Hancock); * Medium Project (50,000 - 150,000 s/f): Kronos (nominated by Packard Design) ; * Large Project (>150,000 s/f): Smith College (nominated by RDK Engineers). Established in 1980, the IFMA 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 10 facility managers. Today the chapter numbers nearly 800 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.