International Code Council<\/a> recognized individual building safety professionals and organizations that are going above and beyond for their communities, the industry and the association.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe following accolades were given out to Code Council award winners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bobby J. Fowler Award<\/strong> honors the legacy of the organization\u2019s first chairman of the Board of Directors who helped form the Code Council by paving the way to consolidate three regional model code organizations into one association. The award is presented to a leader who demonstrates compassion, professionalism and integrity in their duties. William Dupler, former president of the Code Council Board of Directors, was presented this year\u2019s Fowler Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Gerald H. Jones Code Official of the Year Award<\/strong> is given to an individual who has helped move forward the code enforcement profession and the Code Council\u2019s mission. Presented in honor of the founders of the three model code organizations: Albert H. Baum, M.L. Clement and Phil Roberts, this year\u2019s winner of the Code Official of the Year is James Moss, project manager for the city of Galax, Va.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Robert W. Gain Fire Prevention Leadership Award<\/strong> is presented annually to recognize career achievement by an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and longstanding dedication in support of fire codes and fire prevention. This prestigious award honors the memory of Chief Robert W. Gain. Michael O\u2019Brian, cire chief of the Brighton, Mich., Area Fire Authority has been named as the recipient of the 2021 Robert W. Gain Fire Prevention Leadership Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Educator of the Year Award<\/strong> acknowledges excellence in promoting professional development and is given in the memory of Brent Snyder, a renowned Code Council educator and past presiding officer, for his calm and inspiring leadership qualities. Glenn Mathewson, instructor for Building Code College, was named the 2021 Educator of the Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Community Service Award<\/strong> is given to those with outstanding service that promotes the public health, safety and welfare of their local community. This year\u2019s recipient is Mike Haugen, director of Code Services from Topeka, Kan.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Meritorious Service Award<\/strong> is granted to an individual who has given unselfishly of time and talent in furthering the development of ICC codes and standards. Rocco Davis, vice president & special assistant to the general president of LIUNA, was presented this year\u2019s award.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Innovation in Code Administration Award<\/strong> recognizes fire and building departments for innovation in the delivery of code administration services to their communities. Sponsored by the ICC Government Relations Department, the ICC Fire Service Membership Council, and the ICC Building Membership Council, the Innovation in Code Administration Award recognizes fire and building departments for new and innovative approaches to delivering code administration services as part of their overall approach to Community Risk Reduction. The City of Modesto, Calif., was presented with this year\u2019s award for their \u201cPlan Check with Us\u201d program.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Raising the Profile Award<\/strong> recognizes an individual or organization for acts or contributions that raise the public awareness of accomplishments by code personnel that improve public safety in the built environment. Jason Bush, building official for Cottage Grove, Ore., was presented with this year\u2019s award.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Trailblazer Award<\/strong>, established in 2021, seeks to inspire the Code Council membership to reach out and serve as mentors to guide others in their code-related careers, especially those who are relatively new to the professions. Based on the nominations sent in by ICC members and chapters, the Trailblazer Award will annually recognize an outstanding example of a recent mentor-mentee relationship. This year\u2019s award is presented posthumously to Frederick \u201cRick\u201d Herzberger.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Chapter of the Year Award<\/strong> is awarded to the chapter that best promotes the goals and mission of the Code Council. This year\u2019s winner is the Central Arizona Chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Chapter Merit Award<\/strong> is dedicated to chapters that separate themselves from others through activities exhibiting the Code Council\u2019s goals and objectives. The chapters that have been recognized for their commitment to member education, service to their respective communities and have helped raise the profile of building professionals are the Chemeketa Chapter from Salem, Ore., and the Los Angeles Basin Chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Excellence in Public Safety Award<\/strong> recognizes a member who has shown exceptional integrity, professionalism and dedication to public service. This year\u2019s winner is Hank Kelly, president and founder of The Kelly Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Leadership in Sustainability Award<\/strong> honors a professional\u2019s contributions to the growth and enhancement of codes or public policy embracing the principles of the Code Council Sustainability Membership Council. The winners of the 2021 Leadership in Sustainability award are Ana Salguiero, Building Official for Miami Beach, Fla., and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPMG Leadership Award<\/strong> is given to an individual or organization for exceptional service to the plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and swimming pool\/spa (PMG) industry. This year\u2019s recipient is Daniel Rademacher, program manager of the Viega Trades Education Network.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Global Membership Award<\/strong> acknowledges distinguished service to the Code Council\u2019s global mission and vision. The 2021 recipient is Engineer Abdul Latif Helaly, project director of the Urban Resilience Project: RAJUK part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cThe Code Council would like to thank all of our members and organizations for their countless hours of work and dedication to making the association and the building safety industry better,\u201d says Dominic Sims, CBO, CEO, International Code Council. \u201cCongratulations to all of our 2021 award winners for their fantastic achievements and well-deserved recognition.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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