MAPPA Awards and Recognition
Let's acknowledge and celebrate the unsung heroes who are driving positive change and excellence in Facilities Management.
Hello, Lorraine Schwager here, CEFP, University of Wisconsin-Madison Facilities, Planning & Management staff member. Honored to be named MAPPA Awards & Recognition Chair and looking forward to leading the committee in continuing to honor and reward the great work that is being conducted by all of you in our Institutions throughout the Midwest. We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments that you achieve and sharing your achievements throughout MAPPA.
I once worked for someone who said, “You work in an environment where you are not noticed until something breaks and then it is not the best circumstances”. MAPPA Awards & Recognition Committee allows us a unique opportunity to notice and recognize accomplishments within our industry and throughout the Midwest. We need your help. Our committee is small and cannot possibly cover the entire region. We invite you to participate by sharing your stories and successes by nominating individuals and teams who have demonstrated exemplary work and dedication at your institutions in the field of Facilities Management. Please take some time to reflect upon your individual institution successes and accomplishments where individuals or teams have used innovative approaches, have a commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, or leadership in advancing the facilities industry that have caught your attention. Your knowledge, experience, insight, and input are instrumental in identifying and bringing to our attention their accomplishments worthy of recognition and celebration. We encourage you to submit their names along with a brief description of their accomplishments and why you believe they are deserving of recognition. Nominations will help us shine the spotlight on these accomplishments and inspire others to follow in your footsteps. Nominations can be submitted via the “Submit Nominations” button below.
We eagerly await your submissions and look forward to honoring and celebrating these leaders and their accomplishments within the field of Facilities Management. Thank you for contributing and for your support recognizing outstanding accomplishments within the facilities field.
Awards
Meritorious Service Award
Members who have performed meritorious service for the success of the Association may be awarded the Certificate of Meritorious Service upon a majority vote of the MAPPA Board of Directors. Such awards shall be made at the Annual Meeting of the Association. Members previously awarded this recognition are:
Frank Rice – University of Wisconsin
Charles Codding – Bowling Green State University
William Domke – Valparaiso University
Presidential Service Award
The President’s Award is given at the discretion of the MAPPA President, with the approval of the Board, to recognize an individual who has provided service to MAPPA that is above and beyond the normal expected participation. The award shall be a certificate that will be presented by the President at the Annual Meeting Banquet. No more than three certificates can be awarded on an annual basis.
APPA Awards and Recognition
APPA provides several opportunities to recognize members for their accomplishments. It is suggested that nominations for these awards be coordinated through the MAPPA Board of Directors. Criteria and deadlines for these awards are listed below:
To view past reciepients of any of the following awards, navigate to APPA’s Membership Awards and Recognition page and choose the award by name, then choose the recipients tab.
APPA Fellow Award
Deadline for nominations: November 30, annually.
While most awards recognize past achievements, the APPA Fellow designation brings with it both recognition of specific accomplishments to date and expectations for continuing involvement in APPA’s leadership program through research and mentoring. This is APPA’s highest individual achievement award. Individuals must be an active member of APPA for a minimum of ten years; graduated from APPA’s Institute for Facilities Management; completed APPA’s Leadership Academy; and completed an approved research project under APPA’s Center for Facilities Research.
APPA Award for Excellence
Deadline for nominations: November 30, annually.
APPA’s highest institutional honor, the Award for Excellence in Facilities Management provides educational institutions with the opportunity to receive national and international attention for their outstanding achievements in facilities management.
APPA Effective and Innovative Practices Award
Deadline for nominations: November 30, annually.
APPA’s Effective & Innovative Practices Award recognizes programs and processes that enhance service delivery, lower costs, increase productivity, improve customer service, generate revenue, or otherwise benefit the educational institution. Entries can describe either a new program or significant restructuring of an existing program or process. This award includes a cash prize and is given to no more than five programs each year.
APPA Meritorious Service Award
Deadline for nominations: November 30, annually.
Each year APPA members bestow the Meritorious Service Award upon the individual member or members who have made significant contributions to APPA and to the profession of educational facilities management. APPA’s highest individual honor, the Meritorious Service Award is given to no more than three individuals each year.
APPA Pacesetter Award
Deadline for nominations: November 30, annually.
The Pacesetter Award is the newest addition to APPA’s awards profile. The Pacesetter Award is designed to encourage further participation in APPA among those who have already made significant contributions at their regions or chapters. Up to seven Pacesetter Awards may be given each year.