BIFM Award for Innovation (New Product)

Entries are sought from all areas of the FM industry where new products can be shown to make an efficient, cost effective running and management contribution to Facilities Management in general. It can relate to technology, furniture design, products of all types etc.

The primary measure of success will be the ability to demonstrate how the Product is innovative in comparison to currently available solutions.The applicant should include sufficient data to back up their submission in terms of cost effectiveness as well as being able to demonstrate the novelty of the solution in a clear and concise way.

The definition of Innovation is "The act of introducing new ideas and methods in a novel way."

Remember use of the utmost clarity when explaining a submission, particularly if it is complicated, please do not hide behind jargon, three letter acronyms etc use plain English, remember the judges having not been living with the idea as long as the applicant has however they are very keen to find out what he has got to say because after all Innovation is the key to the future. Explain the need for the Innovation, how it was developed , any plans for the future and of course the resultant benefits.

Please note if exhibitions/ shows are to be used as a venue for the judging/appraisal of the product it will the applicants responsibility to supply passes as applicable for all the judges attending