Reflecting the diverse nature of the FM sector, the PFM Partnership Awards categories are carefully considered to allow entrants to show their most recent achievements in working in partnership in the most vibrant areas of our industry.
The Partnership Categories
Deadline for entries: 17th May 2024 Partners in CleaningThis category is for FM partnerships where cleaning of facilities of any description takes a central role as part of a total facilities management (TFM) solution, or is the only aspect of the contract, and is designed to show how working in close cooperation between client and service provider delivers benefits to everyone involved. Partners in Cleaning, Large Estates As above, but for organisations working across large estates such as university campuses or shopping malls, for example.
Partners in Corporate This category is for strategic partnerships where a wide range of support and FM services are delivered and managed for a large client organisation. Entrants should demonstrate how the partnership is strategically aligned with the client’s business needs and reflected through the supply chain to effectively deliver a broad range of services. Partners in Corporate, Public Sector As above, but this award recognises the specific importance the Public Sector's partnerships with FM.
Partners in Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) ESG is growing in importance, not just to FM but to industry as a whole, which increasingly recognises it has social and ethical as well as business obligations to fulfil. This category enables companies with strong ESG strategies to demonstrate their commitment to both sustainability and DE&I (diversity, equity and inclusion), utilising delivery of KPIs or similar requirements and data showing the progress achieved. Entrants should demonstrate how both sides of the partnership are working together towards mutually set ESG goals.
Partners in Expert Services This category is for partnerships between private sector organisations and a supplier with specific skills, technical expertise or experience, such as FM consultancy, IT support, reprographics, software development, cleaning, catering, logistics, etc, that have worked together to deliver demonstrable outcomes and benefits. Partners in Expert Services, Large Estates As above, but for companies dealing with large estates, which can have complex needs and challenges. Partners in Healthcare Settings FM and their partners in healthcare settings work hard to keep the country safe, healthy and happy. From hospitals, public and private, to specialist clinics, this category is included to celebrate the best examples of their exemplary joint efforts. Partners in Security From traditional security guards to the growing sophistication of cyber security in this digital age, security plays a vital role in facilities management. This category is designed for partnerships (either private or public sector) that can demonstrate that they meet – and even exceed – clients’ needs for privacy and protection, whether that’s keeping data, buildings, artefacts or even people secure.
Partners in SME Organisations This category is for partnerships between organisations delivering a range of support services that achieve the client’s strategic business objectives, but where the client and/or FM provider are an SME* organisation. (*EU Definition of SME: Employs less than 250 people, annual turnover is not over €50m and/or annual balance sheet total is not over €43m).
Partners in Net Zero Journey - NEW This category reflects the push for Net Zero and the widely recognised need to reduce the impact of facilities on the environment by lowering carbon emissions, maximising resources, streamlining energy usage and minimising waste in all areas, among other things. Entrants in this sector should demonstrate innovation, creativity and commitment to carbon and waste reduction that goes above and beyond minimum Net Zero requirements, using KPIs, data and testimonials where appropriate to demonstrate measurable progress.
Partners in Net Zero Journey, Public Sector - NEW As above, but focusing on companies operating within the sphere of the public sector, which can present its own challenges and levels of complexity when it comes to the drive for Net Zero.
Partners in Technology Application
From AI to robots, technology is revolutionising FM. This category showcases the use of technology in the FM sector to help service providers and clients achieve mutually-set goals, whether that's the use of cobotics/robotics to achieve specific cleaning goals, smart technology to reduce energy usage, or the use of CAFM to streamline operations - to give three examples. Innovation and creativity in this field is something the judges would like to see. Partnerships should use KPIs and other data to show how the technology has had a significant impact on improving operations and exceeding expectations.
Partners in Technology Development
This category focuses on the relationship between service provider and client in developing software solutions specific to FM needs. Innovation is particularly important within this field. Partners in Workplace Redevelopment With increasing numbers of facilities being redeveloped to deliver business ambitions to improve the efficiency of the workplace, and enable collaborative and hybrid working, this category is designed to publicise the most successful examples of partnership working that have resulted in improved working environments.
Partners in Wellbeing - NEW
Wellbeing is currently at the top of the FM agenda, and far more than a tick-box exercise for FM companies and their partners looking to deliver the optimum employee experience. Happy staff are productive staff, and this award is looking for partnerships that go above and beyond to deliver an outstanding working environment and culture that impacts positively on the wellbeing of all stakeholders. Partnerships should highlight any policies aimed at improving employee wellbeing, as well as the impact of such policies, and other initiatives aimed at improving wellbeing such as office design, workplace events etc.
AWARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENTS
Deadline for entries: 30th June 2024
Leader of the Year - NEWOpen to Executive/C-Suite candidates (MD, CEO, CFO, COO etc), this Award is looking for outstanding leaders from the FM sector who are able to demonstrate their success, not just in terms of strategy and bottom line, but also in terms of meeting and exceeding objectives around ESG, Net Zero and the people function. Entrants to this category will be highly respected by their peers and wider industry; the successful individual must be able to evidence that they have created strategic value through their endeavours, ongoing enterprises and overall bearing. They will be demonstrating their abilities to energise and inspire their people, clients and the wider FM profession on a public platform. Applications are welcomed from individuals directly or by nomination, and must include a resume, letters of support from employing agency or third parties, and a personal statement. Finalists will be invited to present to a panel of judges in London in early September. For the purposes of confidentiality, finalists can choose to remain anonymous, with only the winner announced. For more information,
download information pack. Please note this has a later deadline of 31st July.
Peter Middup Lifetime Achievement in FM Award Submissions can be submitted by candidates themselves or nominated by others, detailing the successes achieved within the person’s FM career and may include testimonials from colleagues, clients and others, further complemented with information on support for or membership of industry bodies.
Special Recognition Award Open to anyone from the sector – from the shop floor to senior management, self-nominated or nominated by a third party – this award is for individuals who’ve gone above and beyond their role, with a strong, positive impact on their wider community. If you – or a colleague – doesn’t fit neatly into one of the above award categories, but deserves recognition for their work in FM, this is the award for you.