Awards of Excellence FAQ's

The 2023 Awards of Excellence Gala

Mid-Atlantic Chapter of CoreNet Global 2023 Awards of Excellence
FAQ's
The Barns at Wolf Trap | 1635 Trap Road | Vienna, VA 22182


Q: How do I submit a nomination?

A: Nominations are 100% online--follow this link on our website to the nomination forms.

 
Q: What categories are available?

A:

  • Service Provider Young Leader Award
  • Young Leader of the Year Award
  • Service Provider Leadership Award
  • Corporate Real Estate Partnership Award
  • Workplace Award - Design Excellence
  • Workplace Award - User Experience
  • Workplace Award - Technology and Innovation
  • Workplace Award - Sustainability Leadership
  • Workplace Award - Community Reinvestment


Q:
Can I submit more than once?

A: Yes, there is no limit to the number of submittals provided by one firm or one individual. You may provide multiple submittals for the same category, and submit for multiple categories. You can also be named on multiple submittal teams, for example, in the Partnership or Project of the Year categories.

 
Q: Where can I find a list of prior winners?

A: Follow this link for a complete list of past winners.

 
Q: Can a Service Provider submit for the Young Leader award?

A: Yes, the Young Leader of the Year award is open to both Service Providers and End Users who have been active members of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter for at least 12 months.

 
Q: What is the age cut-off for Young Leader?

A: To be eligible, the nominee must have been younger than 36 years old on January 1, 2024.

 
Q: Must the individual submitted by a member of CoreNet?

A: Yes, for individual awards like Young Leader and Service Provider, the nominees must be active members of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter and must have maintained active membership for at least 12 months.

 
Q: For Company and Project awards, what are the membership status requirements?

A: For the Partnership and Project awards, at least one member of the team being nominated must be a member of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter and must have maintained active membership for at least 12 months.

 
Q: Is the Service Provider of the Year award for an individual, a firm, or both?

A: Service Provider of the Year recognizes an individual--the nominee must be an active member of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter and must have maintained active membership for at least 12 months.

 
Q: What if a Service Provider of the Year nominee has changed employers in 2023?

A: CoreNet membership is tied to the individual, not their employer, and carries with the individual as long as membership status is in good standing. A nominee can be an employee of any service provider, or a Member-in-Transition in the ‘Service Provider’ category (unemployed, part-time employed, furloughed, etc.) to be eligible.

 
Q: I didn’t see “End User of the Year” on the website, is that still happening?

A: The End User of the Year is nominated from a pool of qualified candidates by the chapter’s Executive Committee.

 
Q: Which categories are submitted to CoreNet Global for the annual Global award recognition?

A: Both End User and Young Leader of the Year are eligible for Global recognition; our chapter currently intends to submit for both.

 
Q: When are nominations due?

A: All nominations are due by July 7th.

 
Q: How will nominees and awardees be recognized?

A: All qualifying nominations/nominees will be recognized on our chapter website, chapter correspondence (e-blasts, newsletters, etc.), and social media before, during, and after the award ceremony. Winners will enjoy special recognition in all mediums.

 
Q: Can I submit a nomination if I’m on the board?
A: Yes— We encourage all active members to submit.

 
Q: Can a board member be eligible for an award?
A: Yes—All active members are eligible for awards.