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Annual Awards

WABO’s Annual Awards Program honors individuals, chapters, jurisdictions, and organizations making a meaningful impact through leadership, service, education, and public safety across Washington.

Do you know someone who deserves a WABO Award?

The Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) is seeking nominations for individuals deserving special recognition through our prestigious Awards Program. 

Submitting an award nomination is a great way to acknowledge individuals, chapters, or organizations who have distinguished themselves in service to the Association and/or profession. Recommendations must be received by Monday, February 15, 2027 to be considered. The awards will be announces and presented on April 27, 2027 during the 2027 WABO Awards Banquet at the Annual Business Meeting. 

Nomination Procedures:

The official nomination form for all awards must be completed and submitted to the WABO office by Monday, February 15, 2027. Nominations will be screened by the Nominations Committee and voted on by the Executive Board. 

WABO is accepting nominations for the following categories (see below for award descriptions)

  • Code Official of the Year
  • Associate of the Year
  • Jurisdictional Outreach
  • Outstanding Educational Achievement
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Award Descriptions

Code Official of the Year

Purpose: To recognize individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the Washington Association of Building Officials and to building officials throughout Washington State. Criteria for the award are contribution to WABO, promotion of WABO’s ideals, philosophy, and goals, and contribution to building safety on a statewide level.

Who: Nominee must be a member of WABO.

Award: Engraved standing glass award.

Associate of the Year

Purpose: To recognize an Associate Member who has made an outstanding contribution to the Washington Association of Building Officials and to building officials throughout Washington State. The criteria for the award are contribution to WABO, promotion of WABO’s ideals, philosophy, and goals, and contribution to building safety on a statewide level. 

Who: Nominee must be an Associate Member of WABO.

Award: Engraved standing glass award.

Jurisdictional Outreach

Purpose: To recognize jurisdictions have made an exceptional effort to communicate with their communities and customers and whom demonstrate a commitment through the successful implementation of a program designed to expand the awareness of building codes and safety in the community.

Who: Any department or division of a local government in Washington State that has the authority and responsibility for administration and enforcement of the building codes. Nominations may include more than one jurisdiction to recognize mutual efforts.

Award: Engraved standing glass award. A certificate is presented to the jurisdiction’s chief executive officer, administrator, or elected official and to the ICC Chapter President.

Outstanding Educational Achievement

Purpose: To honor ICC Chapters and members that are leaders in educating Washington State building code administration and enforcement professionals in standards of professionalism and that have demonstrated outstanding commitment, effort, and achievement in promoting high standards in the industry.

Who: All ICC Chapters and Chapter Members in Washington State.

Award: Engraved standing glass award.