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EEBA Press ReleaseContact: Dianne Walsh Date: September 28, 2002 2002 EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING AWARDS ANNOUNCEDMinneapolis, MN (September 28, 2002) -- The Energy & Environmental Building Association's (EEBA) Excellence in Building Awards will be presented at the organization's 20th annual conference Oct. 9-12, 2002 in Phoenix, Arizona. Recipients include Mark LaLiberte for Lifetime Achievement, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for Technical Achievement, Barbara Bannon Harwood for Educational Achievement and Andersen Corporation for Product & Service Achievement. The EEBA Excellence in Building Awards are among the oldest in the industry recognizing the efforts of individuals, organizations and product suppliers who have made a significant impact on how buildings are constructed for improved performance while remaining affordable. As recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Mark LaLiberte of Minnesota based Shelter Companies, has developed and presented building science training programs to an average of 5,000 industry professionals each year since 1992. LaLiberte served as board president of the EEBA organization and is a consultant and trainer for the US Department of Energy's Building America Program. His dedication to affordable, safe, durable and energy efficient home construction has helped to transition the marketplace. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is the 2002 recipient of the Technical Achievement Award for the development of publications and materials for the industry. CMHC is the Government of Canada's national housing agency, helping Canadians gain access to a wide choice of quality and affordable homes. CMHC was one of the first to develop information for both consumers and industry professionals on improved building performance. Andersen Corporation's commitment to quality products for improved building performance qualified them as the recipient of the Product and Services Achievement Award. Headquartered in Bayport, MN, Andersen windows and doors delivers the highest level of energy efficiency and performance, and are covered by one of the best warranty programs in the country. Andersen was one of the first window manufacturers to be included in the EPA/DOE Energy Star windows program. Barbara Bannon Harwood is an author, speaker, and President of BBH Enterprises and Enviro Custom Homes in Carrollton, TX. As an advocate for energy efficiency and healthier housing, her work has brought these issues into the main stream and has provided homeowners with a resource for customizing their own homes. Barbara serves as a National Director of the National Association of Homebuilders and past Chairperson of their Energy Committee. She is the recipient of the Educational Achievement Award. The Energy & Environmental Building Association is an international, membership based, nonprofit organization that promotes the awareness, education and development of energy efficient and environmentally responsible building and communities since 1982. For information on the organization, 2002 conference or for a more detailed description of the Achievement Award Criteria visit www.eeba.org. # # # # |