SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

Illinois Chapter Scholarships

Each year, scholarships are given to deserving high school and college students interested in pursuing studies in engineering, science or mathematics that are fundamental for a career in the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning field.  In 2007-2008, approximately $9,000 was awarded to local Illinois residents.  The deadline for applications is Dec. 31, 2008 and scholarships will be awarded Feb. 10, 2009.

Excellence in Engineering Award

This Illinois Chapter award each year honors 10 or more outstanding projects that apply new technology especially well, make cost-effective use of the owner's investment, or meet tough challenges with unique approaches. This Illinois Chapter award recognizes outstanding engineering work. Winners are requested to submit their projects to the Region VI competition; if successful, they may submit their project next to the Society program. The applicant may use the short form for the Chapter and Regional programs but must use the full Society Technology Award form for the Society program. A copy of either application form can be obtained from the Society Web site: http://www.ashrae.org/ members/page/310 [Download form(s) under “Technology Awards Program” subheading.] The deadline for entries is Oct. 15, 2008.

Milton W. Garland Commemorative Refrigeration Award for Project Excellence

This award is given to the designer and owner of a non-comfort cooling refrigeration application that incorporates new technology in a unique or unusual manner. Winners are requested to submit their projects to Society Regional competition; if successful, they may also submit their project to the Society program. A six-page submittal form should be formatted as follows: A. The front cover should be an 8-1/2” x 11” sheet containing the project name, the project location, the owner’s name, the designer’s name, and the chapter submitting. B. The second 8-1/2” x 11” page shall contain no more than a two-paragraph overview of the project. C. The next two 8-1/2” x 11” pages shall contain a description of the project typed in 12 point font. The page shall be double- spaced with 3/4” left and right margins, and 1” top and bottom margins. D. The last two pages of the project shall consist of two 8-1/2” x 11” sheets containing drawings, plans, schematics, or pictures of the project. Additional information about both refrigeration awards may be obtained at the ASHRAE Society Web site: www.ashrae.org/ members/page/797. The deadline for entries is Oct. 15, 2008.

The Refrigeration Comfort Cooling Award for Project Excellence

This award is made to the designer and owner of a comfort cooling refrigeration application that highlights innovation and/or new technologies. Winners are requested to submit their projects to Society Regional competition; if successful, they may submit their project to the Society program. A six-page submittal form should be formatted the same as above. Projects may be submitted by designers, architects, engineers, owners or suppliers. For more information, contact ASHRAE headquarters, 404-636-8400, or www.ashrae.org.