What is ASHRAE PAOE?
The ASHRAE Presidential Award of Excellence (PAOE) is a society-wide point system to track and reward chapter achievements.
Each year, the Society President establishes the point-earning activities. In this way, chapters are mobilized to work toward common Society goals. Chapters enter points they earn in our online system, and earn awards at the Region and Society level for their achievements and commitment to excellence.
Read more about the history and purpose of PAOE in this 1970 ASHRAE Journal article from former ASHRAE President Frank H. Bridgers.
PAOE History and Purpose
Presidential Award of Excellence Newsletter
The PAOE Newsletter is a PDF detailing all the activities and point values. Chapter leaders should use the PAOE Newsletter as a reference.
Farooq Mehboob – 2022-23 PAOE Newsletter (July 2022)
PAOE Award Requirements are defined in the PAOE Newsletter. The PAOE awards include:
If you have questions about the interpretation of PAOE points or what qualifies, contact your Regional Vice Chair (RVC) or email RegionInfo@ashrae.org
Entering PAOE Points
When to enter PAOE Points
PAOE points should be entered throughout the year, as activities occur. The deadline for PAOE points to qualify for Society PAOE awards is July 15th for points in the preceding year. Regions with Spring Chapter Regional Conferences (CRCs) may require points for the current year to be entered ahead of the CRC event. Contact your Director and Regional Chair (DRC) for more information.
Who Has Access to Enter PAOE Points?
The following authorized chapter officer and committee positions has access to enter PAOE points:
- Chapter President
- Chapter Technology Transfer Chair
- Chapter Communications Chair
- Government Affairs Chair
- Chapter Historian
- Chapter Membership Promotion Chair
- Research Promotion points are entered by RP staff
- Chapter Student Activities Chair
- Chapter Young Engineers in ASHRAE Chair
- Chapter Webmaster
- Chapter Newsletter Editor
How to Enter PAOE Points:
Make sure you are logged in and head to the My Chapter page and click on the blue trophy icon.
If you have trouble with the link, here are step by step directions:
- Login to ASHRAE.org
- In the main menu, hover on the dark blue Communities tab and select Chapter Reports, PAOE, CIQ.
- Click on the blue trophy icon to access PAOE point entry
Use the dropdown arrows to access specific point entries and the plus-sign icon to enter points. Make sure to enter a note to add details about your point entry! It can be useful when reviewing entered points at a future date.
Step-by-step instructions on how to navigate the point entry tool are below:
How to Enter PAOE Points in the Online Point Entry Tool