Member of the Year Awards

Celebrating the Leaders of the Built Environment

GBI Member of the Year recipients are awarded annually during GBI’s Member Appreciation Week to an organization and an individual who have demonstrated exemplary dedication to improving the built environment’s impact on climate and society.

The GBI Member of the Year recipients are selected based on a number of criteria including their:

  • Service to GBI through committee participation and program development
  • Promotion of GBI’s sustainability assessment tools
  • Dedication to enhancing communities and increasing accessibility of sustainable buildings
  • Overall contribution to widespread sustainability education to achieve collective climate goals

The Member of the Year Award winners are recognized at GBI’s annual membership meeting each fall.

2025 Winners

Workplace Elemental Technology

Workplace Elemental Technologies (W.E.T.) is a trailblazer in developing tools and strategies that help organizations measure and improve the environmental performance of workplaces. With a mission rooted in harnessing elemental forces to enhance workplace well-being, W.E.T. has consistently promoted the adoption of sustainability assessment tools and advanced the conversation around healthy, high-performing building environments. Their collaboration with industry partners has expanded the reach and impact of sustainable design practices across markets.

Jane Rohde, JSR Associates, Inc.

Jane Rohde, Principal & Founder of JSR Associates, Inc., is a nationally recognized leader in advancing sustainability and equity in senior living and healthcare environments. Through her firm, JSR Associates, Inc., she has championed innovative approaches to designing accessible and restorative spaces for older adults. Rhode’s commitment to integrating wellness, resilience, and environmental responsibility into design practice has elevated the industry’s standards and inspired peers to pursue more inclusive and sustainable solutions.

Past Winners