The GBI Member of the Year recipients are selected based on a number of criteria including their:
The Member of the Year Award winners are recognized at GBI’s annual membership meeting each fall.
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, 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.
Individual — Karen Petersburg, Vice President of Data Center Development & Construction at Powerhouse Data Centers
Organizational — Leviton
Individual — David Griffin II, AIA, BEMP, GGF Principal, Griffin EnerG Consulting
Organizational — FitzGerald
Individual – Donald Martin, Marston design studio
Organizational – Mackenzie Inc.
Individual – Kris Callori, Verdacity
Organizational – Merrick & Company