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101
Residential Marketing
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).

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102
Residential Marketing
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).

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103
Residential Marketing
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).

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104
Residential Marketing
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).

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105
Residential Marketing
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).

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106
Residential Marketing
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.

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107
Residential Marketing
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.

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108
Residential Marketing
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.

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109
Residential Marketing
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.

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110
Residential Marketing
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.

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111
Residential Marketing
Best Black & White Ad Less than One-quarter 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).

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112
Residential Marketing
Best Black & White Ad Over One-quarter 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).

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113
Residential Marketing
Best Black & White Corporate 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).

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114
Residential Marketing
Best Color Newspaper Ad Less than One-quarter 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).

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115
Residential Marketing
Best Color Newspaper Ad One-quarter Page to 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).

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116
Residential Marketing
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).

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117
Residential Marketing
Best Color Corporate 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).

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118
Residential Marketing
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).

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119
Residential Marketing
Best Radio Commercial
Judging Criteria: Technical production, concept, script, creativity and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Two CD's or DVD's.

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120
Residential Marketing
Best TV Commercial
Judging Criteria: Technical production, concept, script, creativity and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Two DVD's.

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121
Residential Marketing
Best Multi Media Campaign
Judging Criteria: Design, theme, execution and appropriateness for target market utilizing multiple media channels.
Submission Requirements: Two CD's or DVD's

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122
Residential Marketing
Best Internet Promotion
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.

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123
Residential Marketing
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.

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124
Residential Marketing
Best Billboard
Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, concept, readability and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: One CD Rom showing billboard (jpeg preferred).

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125
Residential Marketing
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.

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126
Residential Marketing
Best Special Promotion for a Community (to the buying public)
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.

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127
Residential Marketing
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.

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128
Residential Marketing
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.

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129
Residential Marketing
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.

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130
Residential Marketing
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.

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131
Residential Marketing
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.

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132
Residential Marketing
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.

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133
Residential Marketing
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.

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134
Residential Marketing
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.

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135
Residential Marketing
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.

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136
Residential Marketing
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.

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137
Residential Marketing
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.

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138
Residential Marketing
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.

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139
Residential Marketing
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.

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140
Residential Marketing
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.

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141
Residential Marketing
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.

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142
Residential Marketing
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.

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143
Residential Marketing
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.

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144
Residential Marketing
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.

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145
Residential Marketing
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.

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146
Residential Marketing
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.

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147
Residential Marketing
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.

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148
Residential Marketing
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).

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149
Residential Marketing
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).

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150
Residential Marketing
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).

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151
Residential Marketing
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).

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152
Residential Marketing
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).

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153
Residential Marketing
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.

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154
Residential Marketing
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.

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155
Residential Marketing
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.

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156
Residential Marketing
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.

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201
Architectural Product Design
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.

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202
Architectural Product Design
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.

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203
Architectural Product Design
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.

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204
Architectural Product Design
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.

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205
Architectural Product Design
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.

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206
Architectural Product Design
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.

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207
Architectural Product Design
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.

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208
Architectural Product Design
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.

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209
Architectural Product Design
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.

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210
Architectural Product Design
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.

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211
Architectural Product Design
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.

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212
Architectural Product Design
Best Home with an Average Base Rent Under $1,500
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.

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213
Architectural Product Design
Best Home with an Average Base Rent Over $1,500
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.

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214
Architectural Product Design
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.

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215
Architectural Product Design
Best Modular Home
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.

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216
Architectural Product Design
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.

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217
Architectural Product Design
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 one exterior view and any two images of your choice (jpeg preferred) and twelve copies of floor plan. If not available, one blueprint of floor plan is acceptable.

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218
Architectural Product Design
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.

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219
Architectural Product Design
Best Commercial Building - Mixed Use
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.

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301
Community of the Year Grand Awards
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 plus a 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 (153-156). 1. Best Logo (101-105) 2. Best Brochure (106-110) 3. Best Advertisement (111-118) 4. Best Sales Office (128-131) 5. Best Interior Merchandising (133-140) 6. Best Landscaping (141-147) 7. Best Signage (148-152) 8. Product Design (201-215).

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302
Community of the Year Grand Awards
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 plus a 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 (153-156). 1. Best Logo (101-105) 2. Best Brochure (106-110) 3. Best Advertisement (111-118) 4. Best Sales Office (128-131) 5. Best Interior Merchandising (133-140) 6. Best Landscaping (141-147) 7. Best Signage (148-152) 8. Product Design (201-215).

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303
Community of the Year Grand Awards
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 plus a 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 (153-156). 1. Best Logo (101-105) 2. Best Brochure (106-110) 3. Best Advertisement (111-118) 4. Best Sales Office (128-131) 5. Best Interior Merchandising (133-140) 6. Best Landscaping (141-147) 7. Best Signage (148-152) 8. Product Design (201-215).

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304
Community of the Year Grand Awards
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 plus a 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 (153-156). 1. Best Logo (101-105) 2. Best Brochure (106-110) 3. Best Advertisement (111-118) 4. Best Sales Office (128-131) 5. Best Interior Merchandising (133-140) 6. Best Landscaping (141-147) 7. Best Signage (148-152) 8. Product Design (201-215).

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305
Community of the Year Grand Awards
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 plus a completed Marketing Strategy Form (it is imperative all three questions are answered). Do not mention name of Builder or Community (153-156). 1. Best Logo (101-105) 2. Best Brochure (106-110) 3. Best Advertisement (111-118) 4. Best Sales Office (128-131) 5. Best Interior Merchandising (133-140) 6. Best Landscaping (141-147) 7. Best Signage (148-152) 8. Product Design (201-215).

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306
Community of the Year Grand Awards
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 plus a 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 (153-156). 1. Best Logo (101-105) 2. Best Brochure (106-110) 3. Best Advertisement (111-118) 4. Best Sales Office (128-131) 5. Best Interior Merchandising (133-140) 6. Best Landscaping (141-147) 7. Best Signage (148-152) 8. Product Design (201-213).

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307
Community of the Year Grand Awards
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 plus a 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 (153-156). 1. Best Logo (101-105) 2. Best Brochure (106-110) 3. Best Advertisement (111-118) 4. Best Sales Office (128-131) 5. Best Interior Merchandising (133-140) 6. Best Landscaping (141-147) 7. Best Signage (148-152) 8. Product Design (201-215).

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308
Community of the Year Grand Awards
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 plus a 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 (153-156). 1. Best Logo (101-105) 2. Best Brochure (106-110) 3. Best Advertisement (111-118) 4. Best Sales Office (128-131) 5. Best Interior Merchandising (133-140) 6. Best Landscaping (141-147) 7. Best Signage (148-152) 8. Product Design (201-215).

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309
Community of the Year Grand Awards
For a Community with an Average Base Rent Under $1,500
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 plus a 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 (153-156). 1. Best Logo (101-105) 2. Best Brochure (106-110) 3. Best Advertisement (111-118) 4. Best Sales Office (128-131) 5. Best Landscaping (141-147) 6. Best Signage (148-152) 7. Product Design (201-213).

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310
Community of the Year Grand Awards
For a Community with an Average Base Rent Over $1,500
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 plus a 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 (153-156). 1. Best Logo (101-105) 2. Best Brochure (106-110) 3. Best Advertisement (111-118) 4. Best Sales Office (128-131) 5. Best Landscaping (141-147) 6. Best Signage (148-152) 7. Product Design (201-215).

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311
Community of the Year Grand Awards
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 plus a 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 (153 - 156). 1. Logo (101 - 105); Brochure (106-110); Ad (111-118); Broker/Builder Program (127); or Sales Office (128-131) 2. Landscaping (141-147) or Signage (148-152) 3. Product Design (201-215)

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401
Remodeling Renovation
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.

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402
Remodeling Renovation
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.

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403
Remodeling Renovation
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.

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404
Remodeling Renovation
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.

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405
Remodeling Renovation
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.

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501
Redevelopment
Best Redevelopment of a Residential 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.

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502
Redevelopment
Best Redevelopment of a Commercial Site
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.

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601
Associate Member Marketing Awards
Best Brochure For an Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Three original brochures.

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602
Associate Member Marketing Awards
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).

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603
Associate Member Marketing Awards
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).

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604
Associate Member Marketing Awards
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.

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605
Associate Member Marketing Awards
Best Internet Promotion for an Associate Member
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.

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606
Associate Member Marketing Awards
Best Multi Media Campaign for an Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Design, theme, execution and appropriateness for target market utilizing multiple media channels.
Submission Requirements: Two CD's or DVD's

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607
Associate Member Marketing Awards
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.

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608
Associate Member Marketing Awards
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.

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609
Associate Member Marketing Awards
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.

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Million Dollar Club
Million Dollar Club
Judging Criteria: Recognition will be given to sales people whose contracted dollar volume totaled $5 million or more from November 1, 2008 to October 31, 2009. 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, 2008 to October 31, 2009.
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 $25.00 is required.

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702
Individual Achievement Awards
Rookie of the Year (nominees must be in their first year of real estate sales hired on or after November 1, 2008).
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.
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 $50.00 is required.

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703
Individual Achievement Awards
Salesperson of the Year
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.
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 $50.00 is required.

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704
Individual Achievement Awards
Sales Team of the Year
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.
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 $50.00 is required.

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705
Individual Achievement Awards
Sales Manager of the Year
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.
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 $50.00 is required.

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706
Individual Achievement Awards
Marketing Director of the Year
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 $50.00 is required.

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707
Individual Achievement Awards
Project Superintendent of the Year
Judging Criteria: Ability to manage and coordinate the overall job an 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 $50.00 is required.

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