TEMPE, ARIZ. (October 15, 2025) ‒ The IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter is proud to announce a double victory at the 2025 Awards of Excellence, held during IFMA’s 45th annual World Workplace Conference and Expo in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The chapter was honored with the prestigious Large Chapter of the Year award, and the Greater Phoenix Student Chapter of IFMA at Arizona State University earned the title of Student Chapter of the Year.
These accolades reflect the chapter’s unwavering commitment to advancing the facility management profession and fostering a vibrant, inclusive community of FM professionals and students.
Leading the charge was Immediate Past President Monisa Manju Nagarajan Gomathi, CFM, FMP, SFP, FMG, whose visionary leadership and infectious ambition energized the board and inspired a wave of impactful initiatives. Her legacy continues to shine through the chapter’s dynamic committees and member-driven programs.
“As the IFMA Greater Phoenix Chapter celebrates its 40th anniversary, this milestone is a moment of pride and gratitude. It reflects the dedication of our chapter board and volunteers, and honors those who came before us and laid the foundation for lasting impact within the facility management profession,” said Gomathi, Senior Project Manager – Facilities Services with Terracon.
The torch has now been passed to David Ramirez, CFM, LEED AP BDC, CEAS, with APS, who brings a bold vision for the future. Under his leadership, the chapter aims to expand its reach by welcoming more facilities teams into its membership, supporting professional development, and strengthening the FM career pipeline. The chapter also plans to spotlight the incredible facilities across Metro Phoenix through engaging campaigns and educational events.
The Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding contributions to IFMA and the facility management industry across 18 categories. Winners were selected by panels of industry experts who evaluated nominees based on category-specific criteria, innovation, and impact.
“Recognizing the significant role that individuals have played in advancing IFMA and FM has been a part of our DNA from the beginning,” said IFMA President & CEO Michael V. Geary, CAE. “We honor those who drive progress and set new standards of excellence.”
Upcoming chapter events:
The Annual Charity Golf Tournament presented by SDB Contracting Services will be held Nov. 7, at the Arizona Biltmore Golf Club. The event sold out of tee boxes and foursomes in record time. Raffle prize ticket sales will benefit Girls Can Build, Lokahi Teams, and the IFMA Foundation.
The chapter will celebrate its 40th anniversary at its Annual Holiday Party presented by TEPCON at G Collection Cars, 602 N. Hayden Road, in Scottsdale. Sponsorship opportunities are open for the 80s theme party. Contact events@ifmaphoenix.org for questions or information on sponsorships.
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About IFMA
Founded in 1980, IFMA is the world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals, supporting more than 24,000 members in 105 countries. The association’s members, represented in 134 chapters and 17 councils worldwide, manage more than 37 billion square feet of property and annually purchase more than $100 billion in products and services. IFMA certifies facility managers, conducts research, provides educational programs and produces World Workplace, the world’s largest facility management conference and exposition.
The Greater Phoenix Chapter of IFMA, formed in 1985, is one of the top association chapters in the world and winner of IFMA’s Large Chapter of the Year in 2012. It is dedicated to continuous improvement of the facility management profession by providing relevant educational and networking opportunities for its membership while supporting the community as a whole. For more information about the Phoenix chapter ifmaphoenix.org.