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  • 2026 ICC Awards/Honorary Membership Nomination Application

  • ICC Awards Program/Honorary Membership

    Award/honorary membership descriptions

  • ICC Meritorious Service Award: This award is granted to an individual whose contributions to ICC are meritorious and worthy of recognition for service to ICC in the achievement of the goals of ICC. This award is given to a member of ICC who has given unselfishly of time and talent in furthering the development of ICC codes and standards. This award is given in honor of members of the model code organization who have displayed the attributes of this award in their service to their respective organizations: Walker S. Lee (BOCA) and A. J. Jack Lund (ICBO).

    This award will be presented at the Annual Conference.

    The Bobby J. Fowler Award: This award is named in honor of the first Chairperson of the ICC Board of Directors and the visionary behind the consolidation of the model code writing industry. This award is given to a person whose contributions to the construction safety industry advanced ICC’s goals of achieving a safer built environment. This individual will also be uniquely worthy of the highest recognition. An emphasis is placed on a holistic view in achieving this goal and focuses beyond local and regional concerns to issues and activities that span the globe. This individual will have been or currently be a leader in the industry and one that has a legacy of service with integrity, professionalism and compassion in furthering the noble cause of the ICC.

    This award will be presented at the Annual Conference.

    ICC Code Official of the Year Award: This award is given to a person whose contribution to the code enforcement profession is meritorious and worthy of recognition. This individual demonstrates professional abilities and is recognized as an example for all members of the code enforcement profession. This individual has furthered the cause of safety in the built environment within their jurisdiction, state or in the country. This award is in recognition of service by past founders of the three model code organizations who have demonstrated outstanding meritorious service to these organizations: Albert H. Baum (BOCA), M. L. Clement (SBCCI) and Phil Roberts (ICBO).

    This award will be presented at the Annual Conference.

    ICC Community Service Award: This award is given when circumstances warrant a need to recognize meritorious service by an individual, organization, jurisdiction or community group who promotes the public health, safety and welfare within their communities by initiating activities or actions that are considered to be above and beyond the normal expectations. The Committee shall use, but not be limited to, the following criteria as guidelines when determining a recipient;

    • The activity or action was original, innovative and unique.
    • The activity or action was a local initiative versus a response to a program fostered or mandated by a governmental entity.
    • The activity or action was in response to a specific need of the public or a citizen of the community or jurisdiction.
    • The activity or action was above and beyond that which is ordinarily or routinely required of the jurisdiction during the lawful discharge of its duties.
    • The activity or action has been recognized or published by others.
    • The result of the activity or action had a positive impact on the public or a citizen of the community.

    This award will be presented at the Annual Conference.

    Educator of the Year Award: This award is given to an individual or organization upon recommendation by the Education Committee for excellence in education and promoting professional development among ICC Members. This award is given in honor of Brent Snyder for his contributions to ICC Members to further their educational pursuits and professional development. 

    This award will be presented at the Annual Conference.

    ICC Excellence in Public Safety Award: This award is given to a member of the building industry who consistently demonstrates the qualities of integrity, professionalism and dedication in their services to the profession and whose personal standards represent the spirit of public service to the development of codes and standards in the interest of public safety. This award is given in honor of three individuals who demonstrated unselfish service to the model code organizations and exemplified the qualities cited for granting of this award: John Fies (ICBO), Wilbur H. Lind (BOCA) and Alton Riddick (SBCCI).

    This award will be presented at Leadership Week.

    PMG Leadership Award: This award is given to an individual or organization for exceptional service to the plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and swimming pool/spa (PMG) industry. The award recognizes contributions in one or more of the following categories; growth and enhancement of PMG codes and standards, advocacy in state and local code adoptions, publication of PMG technical articles or research papers, advancement of PMG knowledge through training and education, extensive ICC Committee or Council service, development of innovative PMG products and services, or notable advancement of the PMG industry.

    This award will be presented at Leadership Week.

    Raising the Profile Award: This award is presented to an individual or organization for acts or contributions raising the public awareness of the work accomplished by code personnel improving public safety in the built environment. After consideration by the Committee, the award will be ratified by the ICC Board of Directors. Upon presentation, ICC shall issue information to the media indicating the presentation of the award.

    This award will be presented at Leadership Week.

    Robert W. Gain Fire Prevention Leadership Award: This award is given to a member of ICC whose service, professional abilities and leadership have been exemplary in the development of the International Fire Code and has served as an example to all fire prevention and fire protection professionals. This award is in honor of Robert W. Gain, a founder of the Uniform Fire Code and a distinguished member of the organizations promulgating the fire code.

    This award will be presented at the Annual Conference.

    Global Award: This award recognizes individuals or organizations with outstanding performance in promoting building safety in the world and supporting the International Code Council to carry out its global mission.

    This award will be presented at Leadership Week.

    Trailblazer Award: This award seeks to inspire the Code Council membership to reach out and serve as mentors to guide others in their code-related careers, especially those who are relatively new to the profession. The award recognizes an outstanding leader who helps “blaze a trail” for the next generation of building safety professionals.

    This award will be presented at Leadership Week.

    National Leadership in Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Award: This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the growth and enhancement of the International Codes and/or public policy by advocating for the principles of the Code Council’s Sustainability Membership Council.

    This award will be presented at Leadership Week.

    W. Scott Copp Chapter Leadership Award: This award recognizes a Chapter Officer who serves as a champion of the Code Council mission and inspires others to become Code Council leaders. The award honors the memory of Scott Copp, who was a true leader and dedicated his career to advancing building safety at the local, state, regional and national levels.

    This award will be presented at Leadership Week.

    Honorary Membership:  In accordance with the ICC Bylaws, to be considered for nomination as an Honorary Member, the nominee(s) shall have rendered outstanding service to ICC throughout their career. The following listed criteria shall be used when considering nominee(s):

    • Exhibited distinction in both reputation and career achievements that have positively impacted the furtherance of the organization.
    • Active participation in the organization.
    • Board of Directors service.
    • Committee service.
    • Code development.
    • Other not specifically listed service recognized and supported by the organization.
    • Contributed to the organization in a significant manner through volunteer efforts throughout their career.
    • Demonstrated a commitment to the mission, goals, and vision of the organization.
    • Applicability of the nominee’s contributions must be evident within the submission materials.

    Nominations for Honorary Membership are considered at the Annual Business Meeting during the Annual Conference. 

  • Written Justification

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  • Written Justification - W. Scott Copp Chapter Leadership Award

  • The Nominee must be an Officer of an ICC Regional, State, Local, Professional, Student or Global Chapter in good standing*

  • *A Code Council Chapter “in good standing” complies with all provisions of Council Policy CP#10-04 (Chapters), including submission of an Annual Report per Section 7.2.

  • Nominee must be a current member of the Code Council or active participant and advocate of the ICC Mission

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  • Nominee must demonstrate at least one of the following (enter all applicable):

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  • Provide a brief biography, previous awards, recognitions, etc., again emphasizing as much as possible recognitions which show outstanding service to the Code Council:

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  • Written Justification - Honorary Membership

  • The nominee shall have rendered outstanding service to ICC throughout their career. The following criteria shall be considered:

    1. Exhibited distinction in both reputation and career achievements that have positively impacted the furtherance of the organization

    2. Active participation in the organization

    3. Board of Directors service

    4. Committee service

    5. Code development

    6. Other not specifically listed service recognized and supported by the organization

    7. Contributed to the organization in a significant manner through volunteer efforts throughout their career

    8. Demonstrated a commitment to the mission, goals, and vision of the organization

    9. Applicability of the nominee’s contributions must be evident within the submission materials

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  • Educator of the Year Award

    This nomination and the letters of support are the opportunity for you to make a compelling case for your nominee.  Please provide as much detail and as many relevant examples as possible to frame why your nominee deserves this prestigious award.  Encourage those writing the required letters of support to do the same.

  • Please explain why this person or organization should be considered for the chosen award. Suggested topics to address include:

    Innovation: Use of new, creative or inventive teaching methods

    Dedication: Passion in the pursuit of educational excellence

    Talent/Impact: Effectiveness of instructional practices or education contributions with an engaging and inspiring presence that motivates students and colleagues

    Contribution: Promotion and support of the Code Council and its members through various means

    Expertise: Knowledge, understanding and experience with subject matter

    Other: Anything else you feel should be noted that would help the Education Committee in evaluating the application

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  • Written Justification - The Global Award

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  • Written Justification - Trailblazer Award 

    The Trailblazer award is given to recognize Code Council members who dedicate themselves to the development and growth of the next generation of code officials or building safety professionals.
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  • Written Justification - National Leadership in Sustainability Award 

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  • Letters of Support

    Nominations must be accompanied by two letters of support. 
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  • Other Supporting Information

    Please attach any other files that may help in the review of the nomination here. Items include but are not limited to newspaper articles, previous awards, profession-focused photos.
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  • Nominations for awards and Honorary Membership will be reviewed by the Awards/Honorary Membership Committee, who will make recommendations to the Board of Directors.

    The Board of Directors will review the committee's recommendations and make the final selection of all award recipients, review recommendations for Honorary Membership and shall propose, if appropriate, nominations for Honorary Membership, to be considered by the Members at the Annual Business Meeting.

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