USGBC Arizona Leader Awards Application |
Application Instructions
Applications are open for the 2017 USGBC Arizona Leader Awards, to be celebrated at the Heavy Medals Awards Luncheon at the SRP PERA Club on April 19, 2017. Project teams with buildings that received a LEED certification between June 1, 2015 and December 31, 2016 may apply for consideration in the following categories:
Innovative Design, New Construction: For a LEED certified BD+C project that demonstrates use of new technologies and strategies to push the envelope of green design, and meet project challenges in an innovative way.
Innovative Design, Interiors: For a LEED certified ID+C project that demonstrates use of new technologies and strategies to push the envelope of green design, and meet project challenges in an innovative way.
Building Performance: For a LEED certified Existing Buildings project that demonstrates a significant increase in building performance through the implementation of sustainable design solutions.
Climate Champion: For a LEED certified project that demonstrates unique design solutions to address the particular concerns of building in the Arizona climate.
Outdoor Environments: For a LEED certified project that demonstrates innovative use of integrating landscape design into their space, and utilizes environmentally responsible landscaping techniques.
Community Champion: For a LEED certified project that addresses the needs of an underserved community, meeting USGBC’s vision of healthy and sustainable buildings for all.
Green Schools: For a K-12 school that demonstrates sustainable leadership in facility operations and student/community engagement. (Applicants for this award are encouraged but not required to have achieved LEED certification)
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Nominations are due by 6:00pm MT on Friday, March 10, 2017. Qualified applications will be reviewed by a local panel of USGBC Arizona members and green building experts. Award winners will be notified by the end of March 2017. Award winning projects will receive two free tickets to the Heavy Medals Awards Luncheon and project team members will be publicly recognized at an awards ceremony during the event.
For more information about USGBC Arizona and the Heavy Medals Awards Luncheon, please visit the USGBC Arizona website at www.usgbc.org/usgbc-arizona. For questions about the awards nomination process, please contact Cindy Zork at czork@usgbc.org.
Innovative Design, New Construction: For a LEED certified BD+C project that demonstrates use of new technologies and strategies to push the envelope of green design, and meet project challenges in an innovative way.
Innovative Design, Interiors: For a LEED certified ID+C project that demonstrates use of new technologies and strategies to push the envelope of green design, and meet project challenges in an innovative way.
Building Performance: For a LEED certified Existing Buildings project that demonstrates a significant increase in building performance through the implementation of sustainable design solutions.
Climate Champion: For a LEED certified project that demonstrates unique design solutions to address the particular concerns of building in the Arizona climate.
Outdoor Environments: For a LEED certified project that demonstrates innovative use of integrating landscape design into their space, and utilizes environmentally responsible landscaping techniques.
Community Champion: For a LEED certified project that addresses the needs of an underserved community, meeting USGBC’s vision of healthy and sustainable buildings for all.
Green Schools: For a K-12 school that demonstrates sustainable leadership in facility operations and student/community engagement. (Applicants for this award are encouraged but not required to have achieved LEED certification)
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Nominations are due by 6:00pm MT on Friday, March 10, 2017. Qualified applications will be reviewed by a local panel of USGBC Arizona members and green building experts. Award winners will be notified by the end of March 2017. Award winning projects will receive two free tickets to the Heavy Medals Awards Luncheon and project team members will be publicly recognized at an awards ceremony during the event.
For more information about USGBC Arizona and the Heavy Medals Awards Luncheon, please visit the USGBC Arizona website at www.usgbc.org/usgbc-arizona. For questions about the awards nomination process, please contact Cindy Zork at czork@usgbc.org.