APPA’s Effective & Innovative Practices Award recognizes programs and processes that enhance service delivery, lower costs, increase productivity, improve customer service, generate revenue, or otherwise benefit the educational institution. Award nomination entries must describe either a new program or significant restructuring of an existing program or process. Institutions submitting nominations for the award are eligible to receive up to five cash awards sponsored by Siemens each year. Awardees are recognized on APPA’s website and in APPA’s Facilities Manager magazine. Below are ERAPPA institutions that have received this distinction:
| Year | Educational Institution | Topic | Chapter |
| 2020 | University of Massachusetts, Lowell | UMASS Lowell’s Campus Viewer | SNEAPPA |
| 2018 | Brown University | Preventive Maintenance Program Journey | SNEAPPA |
| 2017 | The Penn State University | APPA Credentialing Cohort Program | KAPPA |
| 2014 | University of Pennsylvania | Innovation using Lean Processes at the University of Pennsylvania’s O&M Department | DVAPPA |
| 2013 | Carleton University | Rating the Sustainability of Campus Facilities Management: A Foundation for Action Using ESAT | OAPPA |
| 2008 | Union College | Excellence Program | NYAPPA |
| 2006 | Brown University | Safety Fair | SNEAPPA |
| 2006 | Bryn Mawr College | An Innovative and Collaborative Approach to Storm Water Management | DVAPPA |
| 2005 | University of Hartford | Resident Facility Assistant | SNEAPPA |
| 2004 | Penn State University | Trash to Treasure | KAPPA |