IDEA Awards: Deadline Extended
In recognition of the unprecedented DISRUPTIONS due To COVID-19, IDEA is extending the submission deadlines for all of our awards.
THE NEW DEADLINES FOR EACH AWARD ARE SHOWN BELOW.
System of the Year Award
Created in 1992, the System of the Year Award is the highest honor IDEA can confer on a district energy system, recognizing high-level performance, reliability, efficiency and industry engagement furthering the goals of the district energy industry.
Deadline to Submit: Friday, September 18, 2020
Innovation Award
Presented at IDEA’s Annual Conference & Trade Show, the Innovation Award provides a platform for IDEA members to share projects, programs and/or best practices that achieve higher energy efficiency, greater reliability and/or enhanced value to the stakeholder community while demonstrating the value proposition of district energy to the marketplace.
Deadline to Submit: Friday, August 14, 2020
District Energy Space
District Energy Space is a publication that reports the incremental calendar year annual growth of new customer building space served by district energy. Awards are given to the organizations that report the Greatest Number of Buildings Added in North America, Most Square Feet Added in North America, Greatest Number of Buildings Added Beyond North America, and Most Square Feet Added Beyond North America. We urge all IDEA Member Systems to participate each year.
Deadline to Submit: Friday, June 19, 2020
Norman R. Taylor Award
Awarded each year at IDEA's Annual Conference & Trade Show, the Norman R. Taylor Award is IDEA's tribute to its "Person of the Year." The award is the top honor IDEA can confer on an individual, recognizing that person's lifetime achievements and contributions to the district heating and cooling industry.
Unsung Hero Award
The IDEA Unsung Hero Award recognizes an IDEA member who has performed above and beyond the call of duty on behalf of the industry and the association, without requiring or seeking recognition for his or her efforts.