AUREO | Association of University Real Estate Officials

The Award of Excellence

The Award of Excellence (for the most outstanding project) recognizes individuals for a project which has had the greatest impact on a University. The project should be innovative and cost effective (model for others to follow). Application to other universities would be desirable.

This award is to recognize professional accomplishment and to publicize and promote creative and innovative approaches to serving the real estate needs of universities.

Recipients

2002	Robert Hathaway	University of California, Merced (Research University for the 21st Century)
2002	Ellen Hamilton	University of Illinois, Chicago (South Campus Expansion)
2003	Fred Pierce	San Diego State University Foundation (Fraternity Row)
2004	Anne Lenzotti	Ohio State University
2005	Michael Geller	Simon Fraser University (UniverCity)
2005	Richard Berliner	University of Alabama at Birmingham (North Pavilion Diagnostic Treatment Center)
2007	Steven Lee Nielsen	Arizona State University (Marina Heights Project)
2007	David McDonough	Johns Hopkins University (Charles Commons Project)
2008	Steve Kennard	University of Washington (South Campus Boat Street Marina Project)

Form of the award

The form of the award shall be determined by the officers of AUREO each time an individual is designated to
receive the award.

Frequency of the award

This award will be presented at the AUREO Annual Conference and is for activities completed or substantially
completed during the previous calendar year.

Selection process

The members of AUREO shall nominate individuals to receive the Award of Excellence for the most outstanding project.

The selection committee shall then select the recipient.

Eligibility to receive award

Member of AUREO and active in real estate project(s) of the University. The real estate officer or office must
have played a significant role in design and/or implemenation of the project. The project must have reached a major milestone during the period being recongnized. Teamwork with other members of AUREO, the
university, the real estate office, community and/or other interested entities is encouraged.

Selection criteria

Individuals shall be selected to receive the award based on their contributions to AUREO and its member institutions,

the professional development of the real estate function within higher education and their interaction with the individual members of AUREO. Letters of support for projects from the university are recommended.