New members spotlight

* Elizabeth Lowrey is a principal and the director of interior architecture of Elkus Manfredi Architects. A pioneer in the creation of 24/7 environments that combine work, live, and play, Lowery's innovative business facilities support firm culture and enhance organizational performance, while her distinctive hospitality spaces each have a unique and authentic sense of place that celebrates locale and creates Intagrmmable moments for today's guests. * Thomas Carleton, R.A. is an architect with background in commercial building design and project management, as well as extensive experience in facilities engineering for large organizations. In joining IFMA-Boston, he is looking for new opportunities to exchange ideas regarding energy project planning and facility management priorities for project development. * Alissa Tritman is a senior marketing manager with Cambridge Sound Management specializing in marketing campaigns both in digital and traditional avenues for facility managers, end user clients and architects looking to implement a sound masking system in their corporate office, healthcare facility, call center, government establishment or anywhere where better speech privacy and productivity are required. Tritman has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and International Business from Hofstra University. * Justin Maillet is the production coordinator at The Smith Campus Center at Harvard University, serving the campus with housing, parking and ID Cards. Maillet holds a Masters in Management from the Harvard Extension School and a BA in Management from University of Massachusetts Lowell. Best practice awards 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. They will demonstrate how their project impacted business objectives and contributed to improved success by going "above and beyond" the normal project scope. This year's categories include: * Sustainable Building Operations by a Building Owner * Sustainable Building Operations by a Tenant * Small Project or area impacted (<50,000 s/f) * Medium Project or area impacted (50,000 - 150,000 s/f) *Large Project or area impacted (>150,000 s/f) Projects submitted should have been completed between February 2014 and February 2015. Specific questions have been incorporated this year as part of the nomination process. There is a 300 word maximum for each question. They are as follows: Small/Medium/Large Project 1. Please summarize the project. 2. What were the largest challenges faced in this project as it relates to the space, constraints, its usage and/or the workforce/users? 3. What are the benchmarks or measurables related to this project, i.e. cost savings, productivity, energy use, space usage, efficiencies gained, project duration, etc.? 4. Were there any unique team or project delivery systems put into place for this project? Sustainability 1. Please summarize the project. 2. What were the largest challenges faced in this project as it relates to the energy usage, space, constraints, its usage and/or the workforce/users? 3. What are the sustainability benchmarks or measurables related to this project, i.e. energy cost savings, productivity, energy use, space usage, efficiencies gained, etc.? 4. Were there any unique team or project delivery systems put into place for this project? 5. Were there any unique and/or innovative systems put into place that increased its "green" nature? A project can be nominated as a small/medium/large project AND in the sustainability category; however, the nomination needs to be tailored to the specific questions for each category. IFMA Boston reserves the right to not convey an award in all categories. All materials submitted may be used in their entirety or in part within the awards presentation. INDIVIDUAL AWARDS Exemplary End User Award The Distinguished End User Award may be presented to a professional member of the Boston Chapter who has provided sustained, and outstanding leadership within the profession. This person is highly valued by his or her company and the facility management profession. Recipients demonstrate the best in leadership and ethics. 1. Summarize the individual's experience and professional background. 2. Summarize the strengths and business acumen that this individual has that makes them a candidate for Exemplary End User. 3. If this individual has participated in IFMA Boston activities/committees, please outline that here. 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 and the facility management profession. These contributions may include sponsoring programs or educational offerings, presenting innovative sessions on FM-related topics, providing technical assistance to members, or serving as a chapter chair or committee members 1. Summarize the individual's experience and professional background. 2. How has this individual participated within IFMA Boston? 3. How does this individual contribute to the facility management profession? Education & Professional Development Award The Education and Professional Development Award may be 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/or champions CFM certification. 1. Summarize the individual's experience and professional background. 2. How has this individual demonstrated excellence in programming and education as it relates to the facility management profession? Emerging Leaders Award This award may be presented to a Boston Chapter IFMA member who has been an active emerging leader (35 and under) 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. 1. Summarize the individual's experience and professional background. 2. How has this individual participated within IFMA Boston? 3. How does this individual contribute to the facility management profession? IFMA Boston reserves the right to not convey an award in all categories.