The teams that work to achieve and maintain BOMA BEST certification are now in line for some recognition of their own. The inaugural Spotlight award will be conveyed at the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Canada’s national awards gala this fall to celebrate best practices within buildings enrolled in the BOMA BEST Sustainable program.

Joint management-operations teams at buildings that have attained any level of certification are eligible. BOMA Canada’s awards administrators confirm they’re out to shine a spotlight on both “unique sustainability stories” and replicable strategies that can inspire other building teams to follow suit.

The entry portal is now open, inviting candidates to share how BOMA BEST fits into their building’s sustainability strategy and performance outcomes. The judging panel, drawn from BOMA Canada’s slate of technical advisory experts, will also assess teams’ efforts to: foster commitment to sustainability; identify and collaborate with partners; and develop and employ innovative operational procedures.

Building teams seeking the spotlight have until July 15 to submit their entries. The winner will be announced at the 2024 BOMEX, set for September 23 – 25 in Vancouver.