1. In general, what leadership has the nominee demonstrated that has resulted in significant energy savings and positive environmental impact?

2. How has the nominee promoted green, high performance buildings with a special emphasis on energy efficiency within his/her firm?

3. How has the nominee gone above and beyond his/her job duties to promote high performance buildings outside his/her organization (on project teams, mentoring, teaching, policy hearings, board membership, etc)?

4. Has the nominee been involved in integrated design teams on projects? If so, in what role? What integrated design solutions or strategies does the nominee champion? Integrated design strategies include: climate analysis, minimizing loads, working with adjusted schedule and comfort criteria, integration of multiple passive and hybrid passive heating, thermal massing, natural ventilation, heat recovery systems and indoor air quality.

5. What additional high performance building strategies does the nominee advocate for? These might include things like post occupancy evaluations and commissioning.

6. If involved in improving the energy performance of existing buildings through tenant improvements or extensive remodels or retrofits, what techniques has the nominee implemented to achieve significant savings?

7. What makes the nominee’s approach innovative and successful?

8. Describe other key accomplishments, community involvement, awards or leadership by the nominee.

9. Provide examples of commercial buildings that the nominee’s work has influenced, including, when possible, energy savings estimates (using percentages, dollars or kWh saved) and any background materials on projects.