IFMA Boston presents winners of 2012 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 unveiled the winners of the 2012 Awards of Excellence. Elizabeth Freedman, author and principal at Bates Communications, was the evening's keynote speaker. You Make it Happen Award: Claude Lancome, Esq., Coast and Harbor Associates, Inc. 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: Kate Thibeault, CFM, Pearson The President's Award is given to a chapter member for his or her leadership and example to our industry as a whole. Exemplary Service Provider Award: Francine Buck, Haworth and Guy Campagnone, LEED AP, Chapman Construction 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. Exemplary End User: Anthony Leonard, Liberty Mutual Insurance 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: Carolyn Manoukian, FMP, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts 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: Tom Dunn, III, CFM, RPA, Eastern Bank 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 Existing LEED Principles: Liberty Mutual Insurance (nominated by Nelson); * Small Project (<50,000 s/f): Philips North America (nominated by Margulies Perruzzi Architects) * Medium Project (50,000 - 150,000 s/f): Holland & Knight (nominated by Bond) * Large Project (>150,000 s/f):Boston Properties (nominated by cbt architects).