Boulder facilities staff receives national award

The Facilities Management Department at the University of Colorado Boulder received the Award for Excellence from the Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA).

Originally established in 1988, the Awards for Excellence is APPA's highest institutional honor and provides educational institutions the opportunity for national and international recognition for their outstanding achievements in facilities management.

Nominees are evaluated in the areas of leadership; strategic and operational planning; customer focus; information and analysis; development and management of human resources; process management; and performance results. The Award for Excellence designation is valid for a period of five years.