The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) is pleased to name the 2013 recipients of IFMA’s Awards of Excellence. These annual awards recognize the outstanding achievements of individual members, chapters, councils and partners. The awards were announced at IFMA’s World Workplace Conference and Expo in Philadelphia, Pa., USA at a luncheon and banquet honoring those who have made exceptional contributions to the advancement of the FM profession and the association.

Winners were announced in 15 categories, with judging panels comprised of industry experts evaluating nominees individually and scoring them in a number of specific areas. IFMA recognizes companies and individuals for their achievements that advance the facility management profession, as well as chapters and councils for their outstanding performance in key areas.

The IFMA Awards of Excellence and the 2013 recipients are listed in alphabetical order below:

Associate Member Award
Adam Stoltz

Chapter Professional Development Award – Large Chapter
Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter of IFMA

Council Communications Award
Academic Facilities Council of IFMA

Council Programs and Professional Development Award
Legal Industry Council of IFMA

Council of the Year Award
Utilities Council of IFMA

Distinguished Author Award- Article or Research Paper
Anthony Pizzitola, CFM, CBCP, MBCI

Distinguished Author Award - Book or Instructional Materials
Mark Sekula, CFM, FMP, IFMA Fellow
Cornel Rosario, CFM

Distinguished Member Award
Alana Dunoff

Educator Award
Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Ph.D.

Chapter Web Communications Award – Large Chapter
Silicon Valley Chapter of IFMA

Large Chapter of the Year Award
Atlanta Chapter of IFMA

Chapter Web Communications  Award – Small Chapter
Birmingham Chapter of IFMA

Small Chapter of the Year Award
Central Pennsylvania Chapter of IFMA

The George Graves Award for Facility Management Achievement
Randy L. Groff, CFM

The Sheila Sheridan Award for Sustainable Facility Operations and Management
The Building Services Division of Washington County Minnesota