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6 Tips for a Winning Facility of the Year Awards Submission

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1. Tell Your Story

The Executive Summary of your Facility of the Year Awards (FOYA) application is where you set the stage for the rest of your submission. Make sure to cover key information that sets your organization's project apart. Include core technological engineering and innovative features of the facility.

2. Don't Hesitate to Brag

The submission calls for your company to list five reasons why you should be a overall FOYA program winner. Don't hold back! You're competing against a variety of projects, so tell us what makes your facility worthy of this top honor.

3. Highlight Significant Contributions

Judges are looking for relevant information that distinguishes or differentiates the outstanding features of your project. Tell us what your facility accomplished and how it aligns with one of the award categories.

4. Prove It

Clearly state the project's objectives and show how your facility achieved them. Use quantitative and qualitative data to support your submission.

5. Research Past Winners

Incorporate lessons learned from previous FOYA winners. Explore past projects and award press releases to find out what information made winning submissions stand out to the judges. A complete list of the current and past winners can be found on the FOYA website.

6. Proofread and Optimize

Before the application is submitted, have your marketing team or strongest writer thoroughly check, proofread, and optimize your submission.


To learn more about the Facility of the Year Awards program, visit https://ispe.org/facility-year-awards.