AWARDS DEFINITIONS
Award for Distinguished Achievement in Building Simulation
This award recognizes an individual who has a distinguished record of contributions to the field of building performance simulation, over a period of 15 or more years.
Considerations:
Influence and impact
Innovation
Quality of contributions
Quantity of contributions
Typical types of contributions:
Research and development of models and methods
Software development
Policy development
Development of reference and educational material
Teaching
Nominees are not expected to have made contributions in all areas.
Outstanding Practice (or Practitioner) Award
This award recognizes an individual, group or firm who has made significant contributions to the effective application and/or advancement of building simulation in practice.
Considerations:
Contribution to software development/improvement
Contribution through sharing knowledge: presentations, papers, sharing of experience
Bridging gap between academia and industry
Innovative and influential projects
Expanding use of simulation in building industry
Entrepreneurship
Novel applications of simulation
Length of time of contribution
Participation in IBPSA-USA
Nominees are not expected to have made contributions in all areas.
Emerging Contributor Award
This award recognizes an individual at the beginning of their career who has demonstrated potential for significant contributions to the field of building simulation and their prospects for continued contributions or growth.
Considerations:
Innovation
Quality of contributions
Typical types of contributions:
Research and development of models and methods
Software development
Policy development
Development of reference and educational material
Novel applications of simulation
Participation in industry societies
Nominees are not expected to have made contributions in all areas.
Outstanding Service Award
This award recognizes one or more individuals, groups or firms who have provided outstanding leadership in the promotion of building simulation through research, education or practice.
Considerations:
Promotion of simulation
Service to IBPSA-USA, including conference organization
Mentoring of emerging contributors
Outstanding teaching and course development
Linking research and practice
Policy development
Nominees are not expected to have made contributions in all areas
