CaGBC Leadership Awards & Conference Call for Papers



CaGBC Leadership Awards

As part of the Evening Gala on Tuesday June 12th 2012, the CaGBC is planning to host the 5th annual leadership awards for individuals and organizations.

The objective of the Awards is to recognize individuals and organizations who have made a significant contribution to the CaGBC’s mission and goals in advancing green building in Canada.

Criteria:
To be eligible, award recipients:
  • made a significant contribution to the Council and have shown demonstrated success in advancing green building (new or existing) and/or sustainable communities policies and practices in Canada,
  • shown leadership and commitment to sustainability and were actively advocating and/or involved in changing current practices and approaches,
  • are not members of the CaGBC Board of Directors at the time of the decision to award by the Executive Committee or another committee appointed by the Board;
  • can be repeat applicants but not award recipients from previous years; and
  • are well-known in the industry for his/her contribution.
Categories:
The following seven categories were established for 2012 to cover the range of contributions:

1. Chapter Leadership – significant involvement in creating and/or building a Chapter; advocacy and/or education at the local level; well respected agent of change;

2. Government Leadership – adopted a policy for greening government buildings and/or developed associated policies, programs & projects under LEED, GREEN UP, Living Building Challenge; shown leadership in setting ambitious goals for others to follow; and/or worked with private sector to effect change;

3. Industry Leadership – provided and/or organized industry support to help advance green building, this can include changing industry design, operation, manufacturing practices; green building advocacy with industry or government;

4. CaGBC Volunteer – extraordinary commitment in time and effort to support CaGBC at the working level either on committees/task forces, Board or other “hands-on” initiatives;

5. Green Building Champion – exceptional individual achievement in advocating for LEED, GREEN UP, Living Building Challenge or other programs and targets within his/her area of influence; this award can apply to anyone in government, industry, institutions, Chapters, Board (past member);

6. Education Leadership – educating and teaching green design, building, operation and/or real estate development at a post-secondary level; demonstrated success in implementing changes to the curriculum and delivering “sustainability” content to the next generation of professionals ;

7. Student Leadership – student or young professional who made a significant contribution to advocating, educating or practicing green building and/or community development; a young leader among his peers with a strong commitment to change;
Recipients will be recognized at the Gala Event at the 2012 Conference & Expo. A committee will be established to receive nominations and decide on the annual recognition award recipients.

Nominate a Leader before January 24th!
 
Call for Presenters

Since 2002 the CaGBC has been Canada’s voice for the green building industry. Join us for our 10th Anniversary celebrations at our annual Conference and Exhibition June 11-13, 2012 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

The National Conference will attract over 1,000 delegates from across the country and provides the Canadian green building industry with a convenient, affordable way to get the latest industry information, tools and policy updates

The focus for 2012 is Beyond Buildings: The Green City. While the transformation of Canada’s buildings and communities is happening, it needs to occur on a larger scale and be based on a broader set of issues critical for a healthy environment and better quality of life for Canadians. Many cities in Canada accelerate their sustainability agenda through green building, neighbourhood revitalization, existing building upgrades, and sustainable infrastructure development. These strategies are complemented by alternative transportation choices, restoration of the natural environment, food security, resilience and green jobs. We’ll bring together the best thinkers, strategists, practitioners and decision-makers from Canada and abroad to share what we can do to make greener cities a reality.

Click here for details and how to apply -- deadline January 27th.