MALTA, N.Y. — The Building Performance Institute (BPI) is accepting nominations for the 2013 Tony Woods award for excellence in advancing the home-performance industry.

The award recognizes the individual who has most advanced the home-performance industry over the past year, and who has demonstrated dedication to the home-performance industry.

The award will be presented at the Affordable Comfort Inc. (ACI) national conference, April 30-May 3 in Denver.

The criteria for selection is as follows: recognized efforts at promoting and advancing quality assurance for the home-performance industry; development and introduction of new standards and certifications; expansion of home performance with Energy Star programs; and demonstrated success in professionalizing the home-performance industry.

BPI also is accepting nominations for the Building Performance Industry Hall of Fame. The nomination deadline is March 13.

Publication date: 3/4/2013