The Boston chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), a nonprofit association dedicated to serving the facility management profession, has awarded several locals with its 2011 Awards of Excellence.
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.
Recipients include: Joe Flynn (Margulies Perruzzi Architects), Lori Stewart Coletti, (Leggat McCall Properties), Thomas Bourgeois (Wentworth Institute of Technology, student), Edward O’Rourke (GEI Consultants), Brian Folan (Donahue & Assoc.), Jay Philomena (Jay Philomena Assoc.), Robert Fortado, (Beverly Schools), Mike Ramos (Margulies Perruzzi Architects), Molly Pidgeon (Ironwood Construction Co.), Christina Arlin (Wentworth Institute of Technology, student), Marie Maseng (Viking Controls), Joanne Katz (Partners Healthcare), Angela Rothemich (Liberty Mutual Group), Natalie Lessard (Wentworth Institute of Technology, student), Meghan O’Brien (Wentworth Institute of Technology, student), Leah Mulrenan (Wentworth Institute of Technology, student), Krystle Foley (Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA), Jordan Taras (Wentworth Institute of Technology, student), Sarah Henry (Wentworth Institute of Technology, student), Judylynn Monaco (Fresenius Medical Care NA), Jill Bellio (Jill Bellio Designs), Clayton Loubier (Wentworth Institute of Technology, student), David Colarusso (Wentworth Institute of Technology, student), Christopher Davin (Wentworth Institute of Technology, student), Carolyn Manoukian (Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA), and Shane Savoie (Creative Office Pavilion).
Joy Shapiro of Diversified Project Management was given the President’s Award, which is awarded to a chapter member for his or her leadership and example to our industry as a whole.
Other awards include:
Exemplary Service Provider Award: James Koloski, RDK Engineers
Distinguished End User: Chris Gilman, E Ink
Emerging Leader Award: Thomas Bourgeois, Student, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Education & Professional Development Award: Richard Christiano, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Sustainability Practices: TIAA-CREF (nominated by Jones Lang LaSalle)
Sustainability Existing LEED Principles: Biogen Idec (nominated by Nelson Black Cow)
Small Project (<50,000 sqaure feet): Manulife/John Hancock (nominated by Manulife/John Hancock)
Medium Project (50,000 – 150,000 square feet): Museum of Fine Arts (nominated by Acentech) and EMD Serono (nominated by Jones Lang LaSalle)
Large Project (>150,000 square feet): Ropes & Gray (nominated by Structure Tone, Inc.)
