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Jamie K. Gayer, senior human resources director at Indiana University—Bloomington, has been selected as APPA’s Rex Dillow Award recipient for 2024. Her timely and exceptional article, Empowering Tomorrow’s Skilled Trade Professionals: Modernizing Apprenticeship Programs in FM, stands out for its insightful exploration of how apprenticeship programs can evolve and better meet the needs of the facilities management industry.
“I am deeply humbled and honored to receive this recognition,” Gayer said when notified of her selection. “My heartfelt thanks go to the APPA community for your continued support and for providing opportunities to share thoughtful insights on areas of growth and innovation within the facilities management industry. It is truly a privilege to contribute to such meaningful conversation.”
The Rex Dillow Award has been presented annually since 1987 to the author of the best article published in Facilities Manager magazine during the previous year. A selection committee comprising a representative from each APPA region reviewed and rated the eligible articles. The selection process for this award is rigorous, with five key criteria—content, interest, readability, applicability, and ease of editing—as a benchmark for consideration. Gayer’s article is recognized for its compelling content, as well as for engaging readers with its clear and accessible writing style.
This award celebrates Gayer’s contribution to the field and her ability to articulate important trends that will shape the future of facilities management. As the recipient of the 2024 Rex Dillow Award, Gayer joins a distinguished group of writers who have made lasting impacts on the profession through their insightful contributions to Facilities Manager magazine.
