Design Excellence Awards
Entry Fees
· $100.00 for the first entry, $75.00 for each additional entry.
Eligibility
· Projects must have been completed within the past 5 years.
· Participants MUST be ASID Alabama members in good standing.
Awards
· There are 3 possible awards for each category. However, the judges will determine award level based upon how well a project meets design standards; therefore, there may not be one of each level presented in every category. In other words, the judges may chose to award Silver and Bronze awards should there not be a project they feel warrants Gold level designation, or Gold and Bronze awards in the absence of a project they feel warrants a Silver level.
· Possible in a category shall be as follows:
à Gold – receives a trophy.
à Silver – receives a medallion.
à Bronze – receives a medallion.
· If a winning designer is not at the awards presentation they will be responsible for acquiring their trophy or medallion. They can either arrange for someone to pick it up, or they can pay shipping costs to have it sent to them.
· Winning entries may be used for promotional purposes.
· Additional trophies and medallions; available after the awards presentation:
à Red– foil certificates – $12.00/each
à Additional Trophies - $100.00
à Additional Medallions - $50.00
· Additional Awards:
à Best of Competition - There will be two Best in Competition awards; one for commercial and one for residential.
Deadline
· All forms, entries and payments must be received no later than midnight Monday, March 31, 2025.
Online Entry
The online competition site provides a user friendly experience. However, if you have any questions please feel free to contact Bryant Williams at administrator@al.asid.org.
To enter, you will need to setup an “account”. If you have entered previously, you already have an account, you will need your username and password.
Anonymity
· Remove all designer and firm identification from all parts of the entry except the appropriate forms. If anonymity is not preserved, the entry will be disqualified.
General
· Awards can be presented to either individuals or firms, the choice being that of the primary entrant.
Entry Requirements
· Form A: Concept Statement
· Form B: Identification Form
· Form C: Release & Consent - All drawings and photographs submitted must be cleared by the entrant AND the client for exhibition or publication purposes. ASID shall assume no responsibility for copyright or photographic fees.
· Project Photographs:
à Photos are preferred in PDF format, but may also be in .jpg, .jpeg, or .png format.
à Submit clear high-res photos suitable for publication (300 dpi or higher). Any one image must not exceed 10,000 MB.
à If photos are not of professional quality the project may not be used for promotional purposes.
à Provide a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 photos for each entry, except for “Large” categories which will be allowed a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 15 photos. PowerPoint presentations will NOT be accepted.
à All photos must be submitted as single pictures (do not combine multiple photos into one),
à Be sure that your images are oriented correctly.
· Floor Plan - Provide a clear and legible floor plan of your project. (PDF format only)
Jury and Judging
· All entries will be judged by ASID practitioner members from other chapters to enable an "arm's length" approach to the competition. Projects will be judged against the design criteria, not other entries.
· Total points/scores for each submission will range from 0-90, with the maximum score possible being 90. Prizes will be awarded based on the following ranges:
* 80-90: Gold
* 79-72: Silver
* 71-65: Bronze
· Projects must have the minimum score in each of the awards categories to qualify:
à The highest score with a minimum score of 80 will receive a Gold award.
à The second highest score with a minimum score of 72 will receive a Silver award.
à The third highest score with a minimum score of 65 will receive a Bronze award.
Post Judging
· Submissions remain the property of the Chapter
· Each entrant receiving an award agrees to follow publicity guidelines as established by ASID and authorizes ASID to use photographs and submitted content in publicity releases.
All forms, entries and payments must be received no later than midnight Monday, March 31, 2025.