The National Institute of Building Sciences for decades has recognized outstanding members of the built environment.

NIBS opened several new awards categories to winners, who were announced during Building Innovation 2021.

Among the inaugural awards: the Exceptional Woman in Building Award, which was given to Nancy Novak, Chief Innovation Officer with Compass Datacenters. Other new awards categories included NIBS Distinguished Service, NIBS Innovator, Future Leaders, and DEI Leadership.

Awards nominations opened last month, and the deadline is May 31.

The Exceptional Woman in Building Award recognizes a dynamic and trailblazing woman, who has made outstanding contributions to the built environment. This award is in celebration of the industry’s remarkable female thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and champions of change. 

Winners this year will be announced at Building Innovation 2022 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.

BI2022 takes place September 26-28, 2022.

Review nomination criteria and see our past winners at nibs.org/awards.