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Welcome to the NAFA Clean Air Award Submission Portal
About NAFA
The National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) is a non-profit trade association that brings together air filter and component manufacturers, sales and service companies, and HVAC and indoor air quality companies. While national implies membership is limited to the United States, NAFA’s membership is global, with members in Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, India, Iran, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. NAFA is the Global Source for Expertise, Education and Best Practices in Air Filtration.
NAFA Clean Air Award Program
Recognizing Leadership and Excellence in Air Filtration
The NAFA Clean Air Award is a distinguished commendation in the air filtration industry and an opportunity for our members to recognize champions of clean air in our community.
The purpose of the Clean Air Award is to recognize leadership and excellence in air filtration by selected air filter users and to promote the National Air Filtration Association and its member companies.
NAFA Clean Air Awards are presented two times a year at the NAFA Technical Seminar and Annual Convention. Awards are honorary and do not include monetary recognition. NAFA will assist award recipients in preparing press releases for local newspapers and will send a national press release to industry trade journals.
Eligibility
Any facility or company that has demonstrated a concerted effort to provide a clean indoor environment by using proper air filtration products is eligible to be nominated. Nominations are reviewed and approved by the NAFA Clean Air Award Review Committee. The committee reserves the right to approve/deny any application based on the criteria set forth in this document.
Confidentiality
All submissions will become property of NAFA and not shared or released to any entity without express permission of the submitting company. Information contained in the nomination forms will be used by NAFA for press releases to promote the Clean Air Award Program.
Criteria
Award recipients are chosen through a multi-step review and judging process. NAFA Staff conducts an initial administrative review of all applications to ensure adherence to the entry requirements. Complete entries are then reviewed by the Clean Air Award Committee and judged.
CEU’s
NAFA Certified Personnel will receive two CEU’s towards their recertification should their nomination be accepted.
Process
1. Login
Login to the award with your NAFA email and password. You will be able to access your renewals here if you have previously submitted an award nomination.
2. Create
Create your online nomination.
3. Save
During the Call for Nominations period, your nomination can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a 
appear in the category tab when the nomination is saved. At any time, you can download and print your nomination by clicking on the 
icon in the Nomination Summary section.
4. Submit
Before you submit, please be sure the name of the facility is correct and that you have included the shipping address, you will not be able to make any changes once it is subnmitted as FINAL. On completion, save your nomination as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your nomination for your records by clicking on the icon in the Nomination Summary section in the right column. Note: If an update is required prior to the Call for Nominations period, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.
If you require assistance or additional information, please contact nafa@nafahq.org.
Process
1. Login
Login to the award with your NAFA email and password. You will be able to access your renewals here if you have previously submitted an award nomination.
2. Create Renewal Form
Once logged in, you'll be taken to your Dashboard. Under My Programs section locate the Clean Air Award Nomination Form. In the Actions column, click the blue button labeled NAFA Clean Air Award Renewal to begin.
3. Save the Renewal
Fill in all required fields in the renewal form. Once complete, click Submit as Final at the bottom of the page.
4. Make Your Payment
Once submitted, return to your Dashboard. In the Payment column, check the box beside your renewal submission. Click the red Pay button to proceed. If you are paying for multiple renewals, select all applicable checkboxes before clicking Pay.
If you require assistance or additional information, please contact nafa@nafahq.org.
Award Nomination Tips
One of the benefits of NAFA is the Clean Air Award Program. It is an excellent way to honor your customers and build a closer relationship with them. We encourage ALL our members to participate in this program.
This is not a competition. Participation is important and we have made submitting an application an easy process. Just follow the step-by-step procedures and you should not have any trouble qualifying your customer.
1. Complete the nomination form – Follow the Nomination Instructions under the tab "How to Nominate'"
2. Qualification for the Award is based on the point system on the of the application.
- The first question, “MERV number of filters,” is the highest number used in the facility. For example, if you have recommended MERV 8 pre-filters and MERV 14 final filters, you would enter 14 points for this question.
- For the other questions, if the facility is following the procedure, enter the full number of points. For example, if the facility is using pressure gauges, enter 10 points.
- To qualify for the Clean Air Award the nominee must have a total of at least 62 points.
3. Provide supporting documentation – This is critical. In order to receive the points, you must provide supporting documentation. Each point category has a method for substantiation. For example, for the gasket points, you must provide a picture of the installed gaskets. For the “filter change record” points, you must submit a copy of the filter change records. (On this category, all you need to submit is a representative sample, it is not necessary to submit ALL of the filter change records.)
4. Provide a narrative description – On a separate sheet of paper, provide a narrative description of the filter installation. This does not have to be a writing masterpiece, but it needs to explain something about the facility, the filter recommendations you have made and any other details about the work that you have done with the facility and its staff (for example, training of technicians). There is an additional sheet supplied with the nomination package that will help you with this narrative. It goes through the pertinent points and leaves room for your description. The purpose of this narrative is two-fold: first, it gives the reviewers a better understanding of the facility and its use of filtration to provide clean air; second, from time to time we send out publicity on Clean Air Award winners and the narrative gives the additional detail necessary to make this effective.
5. Sign and date the application - If you are not a Certified Air Filter Specialist (CAFS), you must have a NAFA CAFS review and sign the form under the Confirmation Tab.
6. Submit the application – Once you have completed the form and wish to finalize, click on the "Submit as Final" button and pay for your nomination.
All in all, it is a very simple, painless process. Properly organized, you should be able to complete the application in an afternoon. The amount of time and application fee to complete the submission is a small price to pay for a very satisfied customer. Good luck!
FAQs
One of the benefits of NAFA is the Clean Air Award Program. It is an excellent way to honor your customers and build a closer relationship with them. NAFA encourages ALL our members to participate in this program.
Who is eligible for the Award?
All facilities using air filtration can qualify. Generally, any customer that has been following your recommendations has a good chance of qualifying. Most applications in the past have been for single buildings. However, we have had applications for school districts, cities, universities, real estate entities, and other large institutions.
What is the criteria?
Key categories that are considered in determining Clean Air Award recipients include sustainability, economic benefits and innovation. Qualification for the Award is based on the point system. A facility must have a total of at least 62 points to qualify.
What is the deadline?
Deadline for submissions is September 15 for the Fall cycle.
What is the cost to nominate a facility?
The cost for NAFA members is $150 per nomination with a $50 renewal fee each year. The cost for non-members is $475 with a $50 renewal fee each year.
Who can nominate a facility?
Anyone in the air filtration industry can nominate a facility for a NAFA Clean Air Award. NAFA members have the expertise and tools to submit a successful nomination, and receive a significant discount on the nomination fee. Interested in becoming a member? Click here.
How do I nominate a facility?
Log into your account and choose "Clean Air Award Nomination Form" by September 15 along with the nomination fee. Please note that providing supporting documentation is critical to your nomination. It’s the only way to receive points!
Who selects the Award recipients?
The nomination package is reviewed by NAFA staff for completeness. Please make their job easier by ensuring your nomination is complete. If additional information is required, you will be contacted. The completed applications are then sent to the members of the NAFA Clean Air Award Committee for review and approval and nominators wil be notified by November 1.
What happens when your nominee wins?
When your nominee receives an award, it’s a WIN for you both! The Award recipient (and their nominator) will be announced at the NAFA Annual Convention.
Award recipients are also recognized on our website, in the newsletter and in Air Media Magazine. NAFA will publish and promote the award, however the nominator is responsible for presenting the award to the recipient during a local ceremony and contacting the regional press.
Who is eligible for Clean Air Award renewal?
To be eligible for a renewal certificate a facility must have earned the Clean Air Award in the past. The renewal form must be completed annually by the nominator (deadline: September 15) and be accompanied by a payment of $50. Each renewal will be reviewed by the NAFA Staff and, pending approval, a renewal certificate will be issued.
Is the nomination confidential?
All nomination forms submitted are property of NAFA and not shared or released to any entity without express permission of the submitting company. Information contained in the nomination forms will be used by NAFA for news releases and other articles to promote the Clean Air Award Program.
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