Best Logo Design for an Adult Community

Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, theme, message and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing logo (jpeg preferred).

Best Logo Design for an Attached Community

Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, theme, message and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing logo (jpeg preferred).

Best Logo Design for a Mid-Rise/High Rise Community

Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, theme, message and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing logo (jpeg preferred).

Best Logo Design for a Detached Community

Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, theme, message and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing logo (jpeg preferred).

Best Logo Design for a Rental Community

Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, theme, message and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing logo (jpeg preferred).

Best Brochure for a Community with an Average Base Sales Price Under $350,000

Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: Three original copies of brochure including all inserts and current price list.

Best Brochure for a Community with an Average Base Sales Price $350,000 - $550,000

Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: Three original copies of brochure including all inserts and current price list.

Best Brochure for a Community with an Average Base Sales Price over $550,000

Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: Three original copies of brochure including all inserts and current price list.

Best Brochure for a Rental Community

Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: Three original copies of brochure including all inserts and current price list.

Best Brochure Using a Corporate Jacket

Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: Three original copies of brochure including all inserts and current price list.

Best Black & White Ad

Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: One copy of the ad mounted on black poster board (actual size) and one copy of ad on CD Rom (pdf preferred).

Best Color Newspaper Ad Under One-half Page

Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: One copy of the ad mounted on black poster board (actual size) and one copy of ad on CD Rom (pdf preferred).

Best Color Newspaper Ad Over One-half page

Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: One copy of the ad mounted on black poster board (actual size) and one copy of ad on CD Rom (pdf preferred).

Best Color Magazine Ad

Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: One copy of the ad mounted on black poster board (actual size) and one copy of ad on CD Rom (pdf preferred).

Best Corporate Ad (multiple communities)

Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: One copy of the ad mounted on black poster board (actual size) and one copy of ad on CD Rom (pdf preferred).

Best Radio Commercial

Judging Criteria: Technical production, concept, script, creativity and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: Two CD's or DVD's.

Best TV Commercial

Judging Criteria: Technical production, concept, script, creativity and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: Two DVD's.

Best Internet Promotion (e-blasts, banner ads etc.)

Judging Criteria: Technical production, concept, script, creativity and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: Supplied URL link to artwork. Entries must be embedded into an html page and the url must be viewable by the judges at their own computer.

Best Overall Use of Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube etc.)

Judging Criteria: Concept or strategy, design, elements, execution & results

Submission Requirements: Supplied URL viewable by the judges at their own computer. Brief (not more than one page) description explaining concept or strategy.

Best Web Site

Judging Criteria: Technical production, concept, site navigation and overall creativity.

Submission Requirements: Complete Web address so judges can view the site. Describe marketing philosophy in 100 words or less.

Best Billboard

Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, concept, readability and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing billboard (jpeg preferred).

Best Direct Mail Piece or Direct Mail Campaign

Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, concept and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: Three original copies of the flyer, brochure, letter, etc. disseminated by mail.

Best Special Promotion for a Community

Judging Criteria: Design, concept, creativity of materials developed for a special promotion of a pre-sale, grand opening or other limited marketing campaign.

Submission Requirements: Brief (not more than one page) description of the nature of the promotion, its goals and results. Supporting materials may include ads, flyers, mailers, or other collateral. Three images of the event on CD Rom (jpeg preferred), if applicable.

Best Broker/Builder Program

Judging Criteria: Creativity of program, appropriateness for target market and results.

Submission Requirements: Brief (not more than one page) description of the nature of the program, its goals and results. Supporting materials may include ads, flyers, mailers, or other collateral. Three images of the event on CD Rom (jpeg preferred), if applicable.

Best Sales Office for an Adult Community

Judging Criteria: Traffic flow, presentation of information, theme of environment and curb appeal.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three images (jpeg preferred) including one exterior and two interior shots of your choice, twelve photocopies of sales office floor plan giving dimensions.

Best Sales Office for a Rental Community

Judging Criteria: Traffic flow, presentation of information, theme of environment and curb appeal.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three images (jpeg preferred) including one exterior and two interior shots of your choice, twelve photocopies of sales office floor plan giving dimensions.

Best Sales Office 800 Square Feet or Less

Judging Criteria: Traffic flow, presentation of information, theme of environment and curb appeal.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three images (jpeg preferred) including one exterior and two interior shots of your choice, twelve photocopies of sales office floor plan giving dimensions.

Best Sales Office Over 800 Square Feet

Judging Criteria: Traffic flow, presentation of information, theme of environment and curb appeal.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three images (jpeg preferred) including one exterior and two interior shots of your choice, twelve photocopies of sales office floor plan giving dimensions.

Best Design/Selection Center

Judging Criteria: Traffic flow, presentation of information, selections and theme of environment.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three images of your choice (jpeg preferred), twelve photocopies of design center floor plan giving dimensions.

Best Interior Merchandising For An Adult Community with an Average Base Sales Price Under $300,000

Judging Criteria: Approach for target market, use of space, use of color, furniture and accessories.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three images of your choice (jpeg preferred), twelve copies of floor plan and one copy of current price list.

Best Interior Merchandising For An Adult Community with an Average Base Sales Price Over $300,000

Judging Criteria: Approach for target market, use of space, use of color, furniture and accessories.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three images of your choice (jpeg preferred), twelve copies of floor plan and one copy of current price list.

Best Interior Merchandising for an Attached Community with an Average Base Sales Price Under $350,000

Judging Criteria: Approach for target market, use of space, use of color, furniture and accessories.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three images of your choice (jpeg preferred), twelve copies of floor plan and one copy of current price list.

Best Interior Merchandising for an Attached Community with an Average Base Sales Price Over $350,000

Judging Criteria: Approach for target market, use of space, use of color, furniture and accessories.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three images of your choice (jpeg preferred), twelve copies of floor plan and one copy of current price list.

Best Interior Merchandising for a Mid-Rise/High-Rise Community with an Average Base Sales Price Under $350,000

Judging Criteria: Approach for target market, use of space, use of color, furniture and accessories.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three images of your choice (jpeg preferred), twelve copies of floor plan and one copy of current price list.

Best Interior Merchandising for a Mid-Rise/High-Rise Community with an Average Base Sales Price Over $350,000

Judging Criteria: Approach for target market, use of space, use of color, furniture and accessories.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three images of your choice (jpeg preferred), twelve copies of floor plan and one copy of current price list.

Best Interior Merchandising for a Detached Community with an Average Base Sales Price Under $400,000

Judging Criteria: Approach for target market, use of space, use of color, furniture and accessories.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three images of your choice (jpeg preferred), twelve copies of floor plan and one copy of current price list.

Best Interior Merchandising for a Detached Community with an Average Base Sales Price Over $400,000

Judging Criteria: Approach for target market, use of space, use of color, furniture and accessories.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three images of your choice (jpeg preferred), twelve copies of floor plan and one copy of current price list.

Best Interior Merchandising for a Rental Community Under $2,000

Judging Criteria: Approach for target market, use of space, use of color, furniture and accessories.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three images of your choice (jpeg preferred), twelve copies of floor plan and one copy of current price list.

Best Interior Merchandising for a Rental Community Over $2,000

Judging Criteria: Approach for target market, use of space, use of color, furniture and accessories.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three images of your choice (jpeg preferred), twelve copies of floor plan and one copy of current price list.

Best Interior Merchandising for a Clubhouse

Judging Criteria: Approach for target market, use of space, use of color, furniture and accessories.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three images of your choice (jpeg preferred), twelve copies of floor plan and one copy of current price list.

Best Interior Merchandising for a Clubhouse in a Rental Community

Judging Criteria: Approach for target market, use of space, use of color, furniture and accessories.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three images of your choice (jpeg preferred), twelve copies of floor plan and one copy of current price list.

Best Landscaping Design for an Adult Community with an Average Base Sales Price Under $300,000

Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, curb appeal and function.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three different landscaping areas of your choice (jpeg preferred) and one copy of current price list.

Best Landscaping Design for an Adult Community with an Average Base Sales Price Over $300,000

Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, curb appeal and function.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three different landscaping areas of your choice (jpeg preferred) and one copy of current price list.

Best Landscaping Design for an Attached Community or Mid-Rise/High-Rise Community with an Average Base Sales Price Under $350,000

Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, curb appeal and function.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three different landscaping areas of your choice (jpeg preferred) and one copy of current price list.

Best Landscaping Design for an Attached Community or Mid-Rise/High-Rise Community with an Average Base Sales Price Over $350,000

Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, curb appeal and function.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three different landscaping areas of your choice (jpeg preferred) and one copy of current price list.

Best Landscaping Design for a Detached Community with an Average Base Sales Price Under $400,000

Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, curb appeal and function.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three different landscaping areas of your choice (jpeg preferred) and one copy of current price list.

Best Landscaping Design for a Detached Community with an Average Base Sales Price Over $400,000

Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, curb appeal and function.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three different landscaping areas of your choice (jpeg preferred) and one copy of current price list.

Best Landscaping Design For A Rental Community

Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, curb appeal and function.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three different landscaping areas of your choice (jpeg preferred) and one copy of current price list.

Best Signage Program for an Adult Community

Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, curb appeal, readability and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing main I.D. and two other signs of your choice (jpeg preferred).

Best Signage Program for an Attached Community

Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, curb appeal, readability and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing main I.D. and two other signs of your choice (jpeg preferred).

Best Signage Program for a Mid-Rise/High Rise Community

Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, curb appeal, readability and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing main I.D. and two other signs of your choice (jpeg preferred).

Best Signage Program for a Detached Community

Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, curb appeal, readability and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing main I.D. and two other signs of your choice (jpeg preferred).

Best Signage Program for a Rental Community

Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, curb appeal, readability and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing main I.D. and two other signs of your choice (jpeg preferred).

Best Marketing Strategy for an Adult Community

Judging Criteria: Creativity of strategy specifically related for target market, site difficulties, goals and results.

Submission Requirements: Completed Marketing Strategy Form (it is imperative all three questions are answered in 500 words or less). Do not mention name of Builder or Community.

Best Marketing Strategy for an Attached Community

Judging Criteria: Creativity of strategy specifically related for target market, site difficulties, goals and results.

Submission Requirements: Completed Marketing Strategy Form (it is imperative all three questions are answered in 500 words or less). Do not mention name of Builder or Community.

Best Marketing Strategy for a Detached Community

Judging Criteria: Creativity of strategy specifically related for target market, site difficulties, goals and results.

Submission Requirements: Completed Marketing Strategy Form (it is imperative all three questions are answered in 500 words or less). Do not mention name of Builder or Community.

Best Marketing Strategy for a Rental Community

Judging Criteria: Creativity of strategy specifically related for target market, site difficulties, goals and results.

Submission Requirements: Completed Marketing Strategy Form (it is imperative all three questions are answered in 500 words or less). Do not mention name of Builder or Community.

Best Attached or Detached Home in an Adult Community with an Average Base Sales Price Under $300,000

Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including one exterior view and any two shots of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), twelve copies of floor plan of unit entered and one copy of current price list.

Best Attached or Detached Home in an Adult Community with an Average Base Sales Price Over $300,000

Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including one exterior view and any two shots of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), twelve copies of floor plan of unit entered and one copy of current price list.

Best Condo Flat Four Stories & Under

Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including one exterior view and any two shots of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), twelve copies of floor plan of unit entered and one copy of current price list.

Best Mid-Rise/High-Rise Community with an Average Base Sales Price Under $350,000

Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including one exterior view and any two shots of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), twelve copies of floor plan of unit entered and one copy of current price list.

Best Mid-Rise/High-Rise Community with an Average Base Sales Price Over $350,000

Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including one exterior view and any two shots of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), twelve copies of floor plan of unit entered and one copy of current price list.

Best Attached Home for a Community with an Average Base Sales Price Under $350,000

Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including one exterior view and any two shots of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), twelve copies of floor plan of unit entered and one copy of current price list.

Best Attached Home for a Community with an Average Base Sales Price Over $350,000

Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including one exterior view and any two shots of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), twelve copies of floor plan of unit entered and one copy of current price list.

Best Single Family Detached Home with an Average Base Sales Price Under $400,000

Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including one exterior view and any two shots of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), twelve copies of floor plan of unit entered and one copy of current price list.

Best Single Family Detached Home with an Average Base Sales Price Over $400,000

Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including one exterior view and any two shots of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), twelve copies of floor plan of unit entered and one copy of current price list.

Best Custom Home (One time only, single-family home) under $1,000,000

Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including one exterior view and any two shots of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), twelve copies of floor plan of unit entered and one copy of current price list. If not available, one blueprint of floor plan is acceptable.

Best Custom Home (One time only, single-family home) Over $1,000,000

Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including one exterior view and any two shots of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), twelve copies of floor plan of unit entered and one copy of current price list. If not available, one blueprint of floor plan is acceptable.

Best Home with an Average Base Rent Under $2,000

Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including one exterior view and any two shots of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), twelve copies of floor plan of unit entered and one copy of current price list.

Best Home with an Average Base Rent Over $2,000

Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including one exterior view and any two shots of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), twelve copies of floor plan of unit entered and one copy of current price list.

Best Green Construction

Judging Criteria: Exterior design, materials, interior floor plan, traffic flow, use of space, green/recyclable and sustainable features.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including one exterior view and any two images of your choice (jpeg preferred) and twelve copies of floor plan. If not available, one blueprint is acceptable. Marketing Strategy (not more than one page) explaining how the project qualifies.

Best Clubhouse/Recreation Amenities in a Community

Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, traffic flow and use of space.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including one exterior view and any two images of your choice (jpeg preferred) and twelve copies of floor plan. If not available, one blueprint is acceptable.

Best Clubhouse/Recreation Amenities in a Rental Community

Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, traffic flow and use of space.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including two exterior view and any four images of your choice (jpeg preferred) and twelve copies of floor plan. If not available, one blueprint of floor plan is acceptable.

Best Commercial Building/Complex

Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, traffic flow and use of space.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including one exterior view and any two images of your choice (jpeg preferred) and twelve copies of floor plan. If not available, one blueprint is acceptable.

Best Mixed Use Project Consisting of Commercial & Residential

Judging Criteria: Exterior design, overall community plan, amenities, integration to local surroundings.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including one exterior view and any five images of your choice (jpeg preferred) and one copy of neighborhood plan.

For an Adult Community with an Average Base Sales Price Under $300,000

Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the communities which earn the highest total score based on the percentages below: 1/3 On-site Visit (no entry fee required) 1/3 Marketing Strategy Essay (153-156) 1/3 Eight Required Categories.

Submission Requirements: One entry in each of the following eight categories 1. Best Logo (101-105) 2. Best Brochure (106-110) 3. Best Advertisement (111-115) 4. Best Sales Office (125-128) 5. Best Interior Merchandising (130-139) 6. Best Landscaping (142-148) 7. Best Signage (149-153) 8. Product Design (201-213) and Marketing Strategy (154-157). It is imperative all three questions are answered in 500 words or less. Do not mention name of Builder or Community on the Marketing Strategy Form.

For an Adult Community with an Average Base Sales Price Over $300,000

Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the communities which earn the highest total score based on the percentages below: 1/3 On-site Visit (no entry fee required) 1/3 Marketing Strategy Essay (153-156) 1/3 Eight Required Categories.

Submission Requirements: One entry in each of the following eight categories 1. Best Logo (101-105) 2. Best Brochure (106-110) 3. Best Advertisement (111-115) 4. Best Sales Office (125-128) 5. Best Interior Merchandising (130-139) 6. Best Landscaping (142-148) 7. Best Signage (149-153) 8. Product Design (201-213) and Marketing Strategy (154-157). It is imperative all three questions are answered in 500 words or less. Do not mention name of Builder or Community on the Marketing Strategy Form.

For an Attached Community with an Average Base Sales Price Under $350,000

Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the communities which earn the highest total score based on the percentages below: 1/3 On-site Visit (no entry fee required) 1/3 Marketing Strategy Essay (153-156) 1/3 Eight Required Categories.

Submission Requirements: One entry in each of the following eight categories 1. Best Logo (101-105) 2. Best Brochure (106-110) 3. Best Advertisement (111-115) 4. Best Sales Office (125-128) 5. Best Interior Merchandising (130-139) 6. Best Landscaping (142-148) 7. Best Signage (149-153) 8. Product Design (201-213) and Marketing Strategy (154-157). It is imperative all three questions are answered in 500 words or less. Do not mention name of Builder or Community on the Marketing Strategy Form.

For an Attached Community with an Average Base Sales Price Over $350,000

Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the communities which earn the highest total score based on the percentages below: 1/3 On-site Visit (no entry fee required) 1/3 Marketing Strategy Essay (153-156) 1/3 Eight Required Categories.

Submission Requirements: One entry in each of the following eight categories 1. Best Logo (101-105) 2. Best Brochure (106-110) 3. Best Advertisement (111-115) 4. Best Sales Office (125-128) 5. Best Interior Merchandising (130-139) 6. Best Landscaping (142-148) 7. Best Signage (149-153) 8. Product Design (201-213) and Marketing Strategy (154-157). It is imperative all three questions are answered in 500 words or less. Do not mention name of Builder or Community on the Marketing Strategy Form.

For a Mid-Rise/High-Rise Community with an Average Base Sales Price Under $350,000

Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the communities which earn the highest total score based on the percentages below: 1/3 On-site Visit (no entry fee required) 1/3 Marketing Strategy Essay (153-156) 1/3 Eight Required Categories.

Submission Requirements: One entry in each of the following eight categories 1. Best Logo (101-105) 2. Best Brochure (106-110) 3. Best Advertisement (111-115) 4. Best Sales Office (125-128) 5. Best Interior Merchandising (130-139) 6. Best Landscaping (142-148) 7. Best Signage (149-153) 8. Product Design (201-213) and Marketing Strategy (154-157). It is imperative all three questions are answered in 500 words or less. Do not mention name of Builder or Community on the Marketing Strategy Form.

For a Mid-Rise/High-Rise Community with an Average Base Sales Price Over $350,000

Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the communities which earn the highest total score based on the percentages below: 1/3 On-site Visit (no entry fee required) 1/3 Marketing Strategy Essay (153-156) 1/3 Eight Required Categories.

Submission Requirements: One entry in each of the following eight categories 1. Best Logo (101-105) 2. Best Brochure (106-110) 3. Best Advertisement (111-115) 4. Best Sales Office (125-128) 5. Best Interior Merchandising (130-139) 6. Best Landscaping (142-148) 7. Best Signage (149-153) 8. Product Design (201-213) and Marketing Strategy (154-157). It is imperative all three questions are answered in 500 words or less. Do not mention name of Builder or Community on the Marketing Strategy Form.

For a Detached Community with an Average Base Sales Price Under $400,000

Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the communities which earn the highest total score based on the percentages below: 1/3 On-site Visit (no entry fee required) 1/3 Marketing Strategy Essay (153-156) 1/3 Eight Required Categories.

Submission Requirements: One entry in each of the following eight categories 1. Best Logo (101-105) 2. Best Brochure (106-110) 3. Best Advertisement (111-115) 4. Best Sales Office (125-128) 5. Best Interior Merchandising (130-139) 6. Best Landscaping (142-148) 7. Best Signage (149-153) 8. Product Design (201-213) and Marketing Strategy (154-157). It is imperative all three questions are answered in 500 words or less. Do not mention name of Builder or Community on the Marketing Strategy Form.

For a Detached Community with an Average Base Sales Price Over $400,000

Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the communities which earn the highest total score based on the percentages below: 1/3 On-site Visit (no entry fee required) 1/3 Marketing Strategy Essay (153-156) 1/3 Eight Required Categories.

Submission Requirements: One entry in each of the following eight categories 1. Best Logo (101-105) 2. Best Brochure (106-110) 3. Best Advertisement (111-115) 4. Best Sales Office (125-128) 5. Best Interior Merchandising (130-139) 6. Best Landscaping (142-148) 7. Best Signage (149-153) 8. Product Design (201-213) and Marketing Strategy (154-157). It is imperative all three questions are answered in 500 words or less. Do not mention name of Builder or Community on the Marketing Strategy Form.

For a Community with an Average Base Rent Under $2,000

Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the communities which earn the highest total score based on the percentages below: 1/3 On-site Visit (no entry fee required) 1/3 Marketing Strategy Essay (categories 153-156) 1/3 Seven Required Categories

Submission Requirements: One entry in each of the following seven categories 1. Best Logo (101-105) 2. Best Brochure (106-110) 3. Best Advertisement (111-115) 4. Best Sales Office (125-128) 5. Best Landscaping (142-148) 6. Best Signage (149-153) 7. Product Design (201-213) and Marketing Strategy (154-157). It is imperative all three questions are answered in 500 words or less. Do not mention name of Builder or Community on the Marketing Strategy Form.

For a Community with an Average Base Rent Over $2,000

Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the communities which earn the highest total score based on the percentages below: 1/3 On-site Visit (no entry fee required) 1/3 Marketing Strategy Essay (categories 153-156) 1/3 Seven Required Categories

Submission Requirements: One entry in each of the following seven categories 1. Best Logo (101-105) 2. Best Brochure (106-110) 3. Best Advertisement (111-115) 4. Best Sales Office (125-128) 5. Best Landscaping (142-148) 6. Best Signage (149-153) 7. Product Design (201-213) and Marketing Strategy (154-157). It is imperative all three questions are answered in 500 words or less. Do not mention name of Builder or Community on the Marketing Strategy Form.

For a Community of 25 Homes or Less

Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the communities which earn the highest total score based on the percentages below: 1/3 On-site Visit (no entry fee required) 1/3 Marketing Strategy Essay (categories 153-156) 1/3 Three Required Groups.

Submission Requirements: One entry in each of the following three groups 1. Logo (101 - 105); Brochure (106-110); Ad (111-115); Broker/Builder Program (124); or Sales Office (125-128) 2. Landscaping (142-148) or Signage (149-153) 3. Product Design (201-213) and Marketing Strategy (154-157). It is imperative all three questions are answered in 500 words or less. Do not mention name of Builder or Community on the Marketing Strategy Form.

Best Kitchen Remodeling/Renovation Project

Judging Criteria: Creative approach, aesthetic and market appeal, sensitivity to existing structure, use of existing elements, functional value and cost effectiveness.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including three BEFORE views and three AFTER views of your choice (jpeg preferred), brief (not more than one page) description of renovation work done, including hard cost per square foot, twelve floor plans or one blueprint of finished product.

Best Bath Remodeling/Renovation Project

Judging Criteria: Creative approach, aesthetic and market appeal, sensitivity to existing structure, use of existing elements, functional value and cost effectiveness.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including three BEFORE views and three AFTER views of your choice (jpeg preferred), brief (not more than one page) description of renovation work done, including hard cost per square foot, twelve floor plans or one blueprint of finished product.

Best Specialty Room Remodeling/Renovation Project

Judging Criteria: Creative approach, aesthetic and market appeal, sensitivity to existing structure, use of existing elements, functional value and cost effectiveness.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including three BEFORE views and three AFTER views of your choice (jpeg preferred), brief (not more than one page) description of renovation work done, including hard cost per square foot, twelve floor plans or one blueprint of finished product.

Best Extreme Home Make-over

Judging Criteria: Creative approach, aesthetic and market appeal, sensitivity to existing structure, use of existing elements, neighborhood compatibility, functional value and cost effectiveness.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including six BEFORE views and six AFTER views of your choice (jpeg preferred), brief (not more than one page) description of renovation work done, including hard cost per square foot, twelve floor plans or one blueprint of finished product.

Best Green Renovation

Judging Criteria: Exterior design, materials, interior floor plan, traffic flow, use of space, green/recyclable and sustainable features.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including six BEFORE views and six AFTER views of your choice (jpeg preferred), brief (not more than one page) description of renovation work done, including hard cost per square foot and how the project qualifies, twelve floor plans or one blueprint of finished product.

Best Residential Redevelopment Project

Judging Criteria: Creative approach, aesthetic and market appeal, sensitivity to existing structure, use of existing elements, neighborhood compatibility, functional value and cost effectiveness.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including six BEFORE views and six AFTER views of your choice (jpeg preferred), brief (not more than one page) description of renovation work done, including hard cost per square foot, twelve floor plans or one blueprint of finished product.

Best Commercial Redevelopment Project

Judging Criteria: Creative approach, aesthetic and market appeal, sensitivity to existing structure, use of existing elements, neighborhood compatibility, functional value and cost effectiveness.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom including six BEFORE views and six AFTER views of your choice (jpeg preferred), brief (not more than one page) description of renovation work done, including hard cost per square foot, twelve floor plans or one blueprint of finished product.

Best Logo for an Associate Member

Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, theme, message and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing logo (jpeg preferred).

Best Brochure for an Associate Member

Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: Three original brochures.

Best Black and White Ad for an Associate Member

Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: One copy of ad mounted on black poster board (actual size) and one copy of ad on CD Rom (pdf preferred).

Best Color Ad for an Associate Member

Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: One copy of ad mounted on black poster board (actual size) and one copy of ad on CD Rom (pdf preferred).

Best Non-Print Promotion For an Associate Member (radio or video commercial, special promotion or event)

Judging Criteria: Technical production, concept, overall creativity.

Submission Requirements: Two CD's or DVD's. Three images of the event on CD Rom (if applicable) or other pertinent material and describe event or special promotion in 100 words or less.

Best Direct Mail Piece or Direct Mail Campaign for an Associate Member

Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, concept and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: Three copies of flyer, brochure, letter, etc. disseminate by mail.

Best Internet Promotion for an Associate Member (e-blasts, banner ads etc.)

Judging Criteria: Technical production, concept, script, creativity and appropriateness for target market.

Submission Requirements: Supplied URL link to artwork. Entries must be embedded into an html page and the url must be viewable by the judges at their own computer.

Best Overall Use of Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube etc.)

Judging Criteria: Concept or strategy, design, elements, execution & results

Submission Requirements: Supplied URL viewable by the judges at their own computer. Brief (not more than one page) description explaining concept or strategy.

Best Web Site for an Associate Member

Judging Criteria: Technical production, concept, site navigation and overall creativity

Submission Requirements: Complete web address so judges can view site. Describe marketing philosophy in 100 words or less.

Best Showroom for an Associate Member

Judging Criteria: Traffic flow, presentation of information, theme of environment and curb appeal.

Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing three images (jpeg preferred) including one exterior and two interior shots of your choice, twelve photocopies of showroom floor plan giving dimensions.

Best Associate Member Green Promotion

Judging Criteria: Design, concept, creativity of materials developed for a special Green Theme Promotion.

Submission Requirements: Brief (not more than one page) description of the nature of the promotion, its goals and results. Supporting materials may include ads, flyers, mailers, or other collateral. Three images of the event on CD Rom (jpeg preferred), if applicable.

Million Dollar Club/Option Sales

Judging Criteria: Recognition will be given to sales people whose contracted dollar volume totaled $1 million or more from November 1, 2010 to October 31, 2011. Option Sales - Recognition will be given to sales people who exclusively sell options and upgrades whose contracted dollar volume totaled $500,000 or more from November 1, 2010 to October 31, 2011.

Submission Requirements: Applicants' names must be submitted on the Million Dollar Club form and signed by an officer or principal of the company. Only sales of products built by a builder member in good standing of the New Jersey Builders Association will be considered. One photo of nominee on CD Rom. Entry fee of $20.00 is required.

Leasing Excellence Club

Judging Criteria: Recognition will be given to leasing agents who executed 25 leases or more from November 1, 2010 to October 31, 2011.

Submission Requirements: Applicants' names must be submitted on the Million Dollar Club form and signed by an officer or principal of the company. Only sales of products built by a builder member in good standing of the New Jersey Builders Association will be considered. One photo of nominee on CD Rom. Entry fee of $20.00 is required.

Rookie of the Year - For Sale Housing (nominees must be in their first year of real estate sales hired on or after November 1, 2010).

Judging Criteria: Achievement of set goals for number of sales, volume of sales and closing ratios. Other areas of responsibility (marketing, training, processing, management, etc.) in addition to sales. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in selling the product and how they were overcome. Level of growth achieved during first year. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a sales team.

Submission Requirements: 500 words or less, explaining how nominee qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions on the form are answered. One photo of nominee on CD Rom. Entry fee of $45.00 is required.

Rookie of the Year - Rental Community (nominees must be in their first year of real estate sales hired on or after November 1, 2010).

Judging Criteria: Achievement of set goals for number of executed leases, volume of leases and closing ratios. Other areas of responsibility (marketing, training, processing, management, etc.). Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in renting the product and how they were overcome. Level of growth achieved during first year. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a leasing team.

Submission Requirements: 500 words or less, explaining how nominee qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions on the form are answered. One photo of nominee on CD Rom. Entry fee of $45.00 is required.

Salesperson of the Year - For Sales Housing

Judging Criteria: Achievement of set goals for number of sales, volume of sales and closing ratios. Other areas of responsibility (marketing, training, processing, management, etc.) in addition to sales. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in selling the product and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a sales team.

Submission Requirements: 500 words or less, explaining how nominee qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions on the form are answered. One photo of nominee on CD Rom. Entry fee of $45.00 is required.

Leasing Agent of the Year

Judging Criteria: Achievement of set goals for number of executed leases, volume of leases and closing ratios. Other areas of responsibility (marketing, training, processing, management, etc.) in addition to renting. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in renting the product and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a leasing team.

Submission Requirements: 500 words or less, explaining how nominee qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions on the form are answered. One photo of nominee on CD Rom. Entry fee of $45.00 is required.

Sales Team of the Year - For Sale Housing

Judging Criteria: Achievement of set goals for number of sales, volume of sales and closing ratios. Other areas of responsibility (marketing, training, processing, management, etc.) in addition to sales. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in selling the product and how they were overcome.

Submission Requirements: 500 words or less, explaining how the team qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions on the form are answered. One photo of team on CD Rom. Entry fee of $45.00 is required.

Leasing Team of the Year

Judging Criteria: Achievement of set goals for number of leases, volume of leases and closing ratios. Other areas of responsibility (marketing, training, processing, management, etc.) in addition to renting. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in selling the product and how they were overcome.

Submission Requirements: 500 words or less, explaining how the team qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions on the form are answered. One photo of team on CD Rom. Entry fee of $45.00 is required.

Sales Manager of the Year - For Sale Housing

Judging Criteria: Ability to manage and train on-site new home sales personnel. Personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered selling the project and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a sales team.

Submission Requirements: 500 words or less, outlining nominee's sales training program and sales objectives including nominee's techniques for successful sales management. It is imperative all questions on the form are answered. One photo of nominee on CD Rom. Entry fee of $45.00 is required.

Leasing Manager of the Year

Judging Criteria: Ability to manage and train leasing agents. Personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered renting the project and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a leasing team.

Submission Requirements: 500 words or less, outlining nominee's sales training program and sales objectives including nominee's techniques for successful sales management. It is imperative all questions on the form are answered. One photo of nominee on CD Rom. Entry fee of $45.00 is required.

Marketing Director of the Year - For Sale Housing

Judging Criteria: Development and implementation of marketing policy including market research, product development, marketing plan, merchandising and advertising. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in marketing the product and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category.

Submission Requirements: 500 words or less, outlining nominee's marketing plan for the year, including a statement as to how nominee accomplished goals and objectives. It is imperative all questions on the form are answered. One photo of nominee on CD Rom. Entry fee of $45.00 is required.

Marketing Director of the Year - Rental Communities

Judging Criteria: Development and implementation of marketing policy including market research, product development, marketing plan, merchandising and advertising. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in marketing the product and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category.

Submission Requirements: 500 words or less, outlining nominee's marketing plan for the year, including a statement as to how nominee accomplished goals and objectives. It is imperative all questions on the form are answered. One photo of nominee on CD Rom. Entry fee of $45.00 is required.

Project Superintendent of the Year

Judging Criteria: Ability to manage and coordinate the overall job and meet construction deadlines. Support of sales effort by handling request for changes and custom features efficiently. Problems encountered during completion of project and how they were overcome. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category.

Submission Requirements: 500 words or less, give details of the project and the construction schedule. Outline as to how construction goals were achieved. Describe how nominee qualifies by meeting the judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions on the form are answered. One photo of nominee on CD Rom. Entry of $45.00 is required.

Associate Member Rookie of the Year (those who provide goods and services to the industry). Nominees must be in their first year of sales hired on or after November 1, 2010

Judging Criteria: Achievement of set goals for number of sales and volume of sales. Other areas of responsibility (marketing, training, processing, management, etc.) in addition to sales. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in selling the product or service and how they were overcome. Level of growth achieved during first year. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category

Submission Requirements: 500 words or less, explaining how nominee qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions on the form are answered. One photo of nominee on CD Rom. Entry fee of $45.00 is required.

Associate Member Sales Person of the Year (those who provide goods and services to the industry)

Judging Criteria: Achievement of set goals for number of sales and volume of sales. Other areas of responsibility (marketing, training, processing, management, etc.) in addition to sales. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in selling the product or service and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category.

Submission Requirements: 500 words or less, explaining how nominee qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions on the form are answered. One photo of nominee on CD Rom. Entry fee of $45.00 is required.

Associate Member Sales Manager of the Year (those who provide goods and services to the industry)

Judging Criteria: Ability to manage and train sales personnel. Personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered selling the product or service and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category.

Submission Requirements: 500 words or less, outlining nominee's sales training program and sales objectives including nominee's techniques for successful sales management. It is imperative all questions on the form are answered. One photo of nominee on CD Rom. Entry fee of $45.00 is required.

Associate Member Marketing Director of the Year (those who provide goods and services to the industry)

Judging Criteria: Development and implementation of marketing policy including market research, product development, marketing plan and advertising. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in marketing the product or service and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category.

Submission Requirements: 500 words or less, outlining nominee's marketing plan for the year, including a statement as to how nominee accomplished goals and objectives. It is imperative all questions on the form are answered. One photo of nominee on CD Rom. Entry fee of $45.00 is required.