Introducing the IFMA Asutin Best Practices Recognition Award Program
To further enhance the educational opportunities provided through IFMA membership,
the IFMA Austin Chapter is looking to fellow members to capitalize upon and benefit
from their experiences. One of the most effective forums is best practices. By
spotlighting and sharing our best practices, we can inspire and help others to
achieve excellence in their various facility related realms. As we approach the
second annual “Best Practices Seminar”, the time is right to launch an ongoing
program to continue the educational process. This exciting new program is the
IFMA Austin Best Practices and Solutions Recognition Award.
The goal of this award is to identify best practices and recognize the facility
practitioner for personal contribution. In justification, most professionals meet
daily or monthly business challenges, some routine and others exemplary and
extraordinary, such as business disasters. A jury of peers who actively practice
facility management will judge the submissions. A body of past Chapter presidents
have agreed to comprise the core of this committee. Other volunteers are welcome.
The standard of selection will be as follows: Facility Managers who are able to
recognize creative and proactive facility solutions to business challenges will
judge Best Practices. Individuals who submit a best practice, or are nominated by
FMs because of some solution or success, are not competing against others or
compared to rigid criteria. This is a showcase in an ongoing format. Although
the frequency will be limited, the duration will not!
Now you’re inspired and ready to submit yourself or someone else. Here’s some
suggested guidelines for consideration: improved building design, construction
fast-tracking, unique relocation, disaster recovery efforts, major business solution,
important contribution to environmental & health/life safety. The results are most
often tangible and measurable.
Include in your submission:
1. Uniqueness of solution and implementation
2. Timeliness in achieving or responsiveness to disaster situation
3. Significant cost savings
4. Trend-setting aspect of process
5. Business success or solution achieved
6. Any other relevant facts or information, including major participants in or
contributors to success.
The award will include recognition within IFMA, as well as notification of said
recognition to awardee’s employer. Chapter meeting presentation, newsletter and
Web page feature, as well as a plaque or certificate will also be included.
(NOTE: If a sponsor is identified, plaques or quality, framed certificates will
be possible! If interested in sponsoring, please let us know.)
You, the contributing member, will establish the timetable for this award program.
Don’t wait to make a submission, and you’re not limited to just one entry.
The committee is prepared to accept submissions immediately and announce the
first winner during the general session at the Best Practices Seminar on November 11.
To simplify the process, a brief form is provided. You may submit your entry via fax,
e-mail, or postal service.
IFMA AUSTIN BEST PRACTICES AND SOLUTIONS
RECOGNITION AWARD DATA SUBMITTAL SHEET
BEST PRACTITIONER’S NAME:
BUSINESS/CORPORATION:
DESCRIPTION OF BEST PRACTICE AND SOLUTION:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION (Complete information for review. Include measurable results.)
Uniqueness/Creativity
Timeliness of Solution
Proven Cost Savings
Improved Facility Process
Business Success Contribution
Other Facts or Information
Submitted By:
Name:
Corporation:
Phone:
Address:
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