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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-CA link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b>Call for Nominations for Fellows of IBPSA (new deadline, January 31, 2021)<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Board of Directors of IBPSA is seeking nominations for the 2021 class of Fellows. The IBPSA membership grade of Fellow recognizes individuals who are:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>“A member who has attained distinction in the field of building performance simulation, or in the allied arts or sciences, or in teaching of major courses in said arts and sciences, or who by way of research, simulation code development, original work, or application of building simulation on projects of a significant scope, has made substantial contribution to said arts and sciences, and has been active in the field for at least ten (10) years”.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The IBPSA Board of Directors elects new Fellows on a two-year cycle, culminating with recognition at the biennial Building Simulation conferences.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nominations may be made by IBPSA members other than the nominee. The deadline for nominations is January 31, 2021. We would like as many nominations as possible, so please contact the Chair of the Awards and Fellows Committee, Michaël Kummert, to discuss a possible nomination if required (<a href="mailto:michael.kummert@polymtl.ca">michael.kummert@polymtl.ca</a>). <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nominations should include details of the nominee’s accomplishments in one or more of the following categories: industrial leadership, research, simulation code development, application of building simulation on projects of significant scope, educational leadership, and significant technical contributions to the allied arts and sciences. Detailed instructions to submit nominations and a list of IBPSA fellows can be found on the IPBSA website: <a href="http://www.ibpsa.org/fellows/">http://www.ibpsa.org/fellows/</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Call for Nominations for IBPSA Awards (new deadline, February 28, 2021)<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Board of Directors of IBPSA is seeking nominations for Awards to be presented at Building Simulation 2021, in Bruges, Belgium (1-3 September 2021). IBPSA makes three awards for outstanding work in the building performance simulation field. These awards are made on a biennial basis at each Building Simulation Conference, providing there is a qualified candidate. The three categories awarded are:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(1) <b>IBPSA Distinguished Achievement Award</b>. This award, formerly named the IBPSA Award for Distinguished Service to Building Simulation, recognizes an individual who has a distinguished record of contributions to the field of building performance simulation, over a long period. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(2) <b>IBPSA Outstanding Young Contributor Award</b>. This award recognizes an individual at the beginning of their career who has demonstrated potential for significant contributions to the field of building performance simulation. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(3) <b>IBPSA Innovative Application Award</b>. This award, formerly named the IBPSA Award for Distinguished Practice, recognizes an individual, group or firm, who has made a significant contribution to the effective application and/or advancement of building performance simulation in practice. The award may be given for a unique or noteworthy use of simulation in practice; development of simulation software or supporting software that has had a significant impact on industry practice; or other contribution that has advanced building performance simulation in practice. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Nominations for awards must be made by an independent third party and submitted by February 28, 2021. We would like as many nominations as possible, so please contact the Chair of the Awards and Fellows Committee, Michaël Kummert, to discuss a possible nomination if required (<a href="mailto:michael.kummert@polymtl.ca">michael.kummert@polymtl.ca</a>). <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Detailed instructions to submit nominations and a list of recent past recipients of these awards can be found on the IPBSA website: <a href="http://www.ibpsa.org/awards/">http://www.ibpsa.org/awards/</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Michaël Kummert<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chair, IBPSA Awards and Fellows Committee<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>