Entry Categories

Individual Achievement

1. Rookie Sales Person of the Year
Complete Rookie Entry Form & submit image of candidate on CD

2. Sale Person of the Year
Complete Sales Person Entry Form & submit image of candidate on CD

3. Sales Team of the Year (2 OR MORE PEOPLE)
Complete Sales Team Entry Form & submit image of candidate on CD

4. Online Sales Counselor of the Year
Complete Online Sales Entry Form & submit image of candidate on CD

5. Sales Manager of the Year
Complete Sales Manager Entry Form & submit image of candidate on CD

6. Marketing Director of the Year Complete Marketing Director Entry Form & submit image of candidate on CD

7. Sales & Marketing Council of the Year Complete SMC Entry Form – submit via portfolio, binder, powerpoint or video (no longer than 5 minutes)

8. Best Logo Design
Entry will be judged on graphics, concept, overall design, readability, and execution.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Completed Statement
One (1) copy of Logo printed on 8 ½ x 11 paper in black and white or color.
CD with image of Logo saved in jpeg format.

9. Best Graphic Continuity
Entry will be judged on graphics, concept, overall design, readability, and execution.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Completed Statement
One (1) copy of logo and other graphic elements printed on 8½ x 11 paper in color
CD with image of Logo saved in jpeg format.

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10. Best Brochure
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, copy, layout, overall design, readability.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Completed Statement
Two (2) brochures.

11. Best Direct Mail—Single Piece - Print
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, copy, layout, overall design, and execution and continuity. – Includes Newspaper, Magazine or Print Media.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Completed Statement
Two (2) samples of piece.

12. Best Direct Mail—Multiple Piece - Print
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, copy, layout, overall design, and execution and continuity. – Includes Newspaper, Magazine or Print Media.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Completed Statement
Two (2) samples of piece.

13. Best Internet Marketing Campaign – Eblasts
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, copy, layout, overall design, and execution and continuity.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contains images that represent entry Link to actual campaign highly encouraged.

14. Best Internet Marketing – Banners
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, copy, layout, overall design, and execution and continuity.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contains images that represent entry Link to actual campaign highly encouraged.

15. Best Integrated Internet Marketing Campaign – includes the use of multiple internet marketing options – website, banners, surveys, social media sites etc.
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, copy, layout, overall design, and execution and continuity.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contains images that represent entry Link to actual campaign highly encouraged.

16. Best Integrated Internet LIMITED TIME Sales & Marketing Campaign – includes the use of multiple internet marketing options – banners, surveys, social media sites etc. For a LIMITED promotion.
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, copy, layout, overall design, and execution and continuity.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contains images that represent entry. Link to actual campaign highly encourage.

17. Best Black & White Ad
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, copy, layout, overall design, and execution and continuity.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
One (1) copy of ad on 8 ½ x 11 paper in color.
One (1) CD that contains image of the ad submitted.

18. Best Color Ad
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, copy, layout, overall design, and execution and continuity.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Marketing statement.
One (1) copy of ad on 8 ½ x 11 paper in color.
One (1) CD that contains image of the ad submitted.

19. Best Print Campaign
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, copy, layout, overall design, and execution and continuity.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Marketing statement.
One (1) copy of ads on 8 ½ x 11 paper in black and white or color.
One (1) CD that contains images of the ads submitted.

19. Best Print Campaign
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, copy, layout, overall design, and execution and continuity.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Marketing statement.
One (1) copy of ads on 8 ½ x 11 paper in black and white or color.
One (1) CD that contains images of the ads submitted.

20. Best Radio Commercial
Entry will be judged on originality, concept, and execution of the spot as it relates to specified target market and qualified traffic the ad generated.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Marketing statement.
One (1) CD of the radio spot.
One (1) CD that contains images of that represent the community – (Logo, sales office or signage)

21. Best TV Commercial
Entry will be judged on originality, concept, and execution of the spot as it relates to specified target market and qualified traffic the ad generated.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Marketing statement.
One (1) DVD of the TV spot.
One (1) CD that contains images of that represent the community – (Logo, sales office or signage)

22. Best Overall Advertising Campaign
Entry will be judged on creativity, design, and success of materials developed to gain product interest. Includes ads, print and electronic media, and billboards.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Marketing statement.
One (1) CD that contains images of promotion – photos of events suggested.
One (1) copy of ads on 8 ½ x 11 paper in black and white or color. May include any or all of the following: print advertising, direct mail, television and radio spots, billboards, etc. Used for judging and displays.
Television and radio submissions should be sent on two (2) DVDs and two (2) CDs of radio commercials.

23. Best Special Promotion – limited time marketing promotion
Entry will be judged on creativity, design, and success of materials developed to gain product interest. Includes a series of ads, print and electronic media, and billboards.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Marketing statement.
One (1) CD that contains images of promotion – photos of events suggested.
One (1) copy of ads on 8 ½ x 11 paper in black and white or color. May include any or all of the following: print advertising, direct mail, television and radio spots, billboards, etc. Television and radio submissions should be sent on two (2) DVDs and two (2) CDs of radio commercials.

24. Best Strategic Sales Promotion – limited time sales promotion
Entry will be judged on creativity, design, and success of materials developed to gain product interest. Includes a series of ads, print and electronic media, and billboards.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Marketing statement.
One (1) CD that contains images of promotion – photos of events suggested.
One (1) copy of ads on 8 ½ x 11 paper in black and white or color. May include any or all of the following: print advertising, direct mail, television and radio spots, billboards, etc. Television and radio submissions should be sent on two (2) DVDs and two (2) CDs of radio commercials.

25. Best Website for an Associate and Supplier
Entry will be judged based on quality of design, ease of obtaining information, and organization of message.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Marketing statement with website address included.
One (1) CD that contains digital images of key website pages (home page, category pages, etc. (72 dpi is acceptable for website entry).

26. Best Website for a Builder
Entry will be judged based on quality of design, ease of obtaining information, and organization of message.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Marketing statement with website address included.
One (1) CD that contains digital images of key website pages home page, category pages, etc. (72 dpi is acceptable for website entry).

27. Best Website for a Community
Entry will be judged based on quality of design, ease of obtaining information, and organization of message.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Marketing statement with website address included.
One (1) CD that contains digital images of key website pages home page, category pages, etc. (72 dpi is acceptable for website entry).

Website Entries will be judged live online by judges – website should be fully updated by October 1st

28. Best Virtual Reality Experience
Must be computer generated (3D) video.Entry will be judged on level of realism, creativity, cinematic quality, use of sound (music, sound effects, narration), and use of special effects.
Entry Requirements

Completed Entry Form
Marketing statement.
One (1) CD that contains digital images of key website pages home page, category pages, etc. (72 dpi is acceptable for website entry).
Submit DVD of video animation.
One (1) CD that contain images that can be used to represent entry.

29. Best Interactive Point-of-Sale Experience
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, user friendliness, uniqueness, and integration into sales environment/process.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement.
Submit DVD of video animation.
One (1) CD that contains digital images of sales center integration, screen captures for major components, i.e., main menu, submenus as JPEGs, working copy of application on CD. Specify system requirements.

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30. Best Marketing Promotion by an Associate or Supplier
Entry will be judged on best marketing promotion and overall effectiveness by an associate or supplier.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement
One (1) set of advertisements printed on 8 ½ x 11 paper in color.
One (1) Complete set of ALL marketing materials – may include direct mail, brochure(s), collateral, and websites.
One (1) CD that contains digital images that represent company.

31. Best Marketing Campaign For A Green-Built Community
Entry will be judged on creativity, design, and success of materials developed to gain product interest. Includes: series of ads, print and electronic media, and billboards.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement.
One (1) CD that contains images of promotion – photos of events suggested.
One (1) copy of ads on 8 ½ x 11 paper in black and white or color.

32. Building Industry Community Spirit Award – Community Service Project/Program
Entry will be judged on originality, concept, and execution of the project of program •Includes non-profit charity programs.
Entry Requirements

Examples: builder-supported non-profit programs, including Boy Scouts, HomeAid, City of Hope, Extreme Home Makeover, or individual charity.
Completed entry form.
Marketing statement.
One (1) CD that contains images of promotion – photos of events suggested.
One (1) copy of ads on 8 ½ x 11 paper in black and white or color.

33. Best Sales Center
Entry will be judged on theme, function, display concept, creativity, and design used in the office.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contain images that can be used to represent entry.
Eight (8) Copies of Sales Office Floor Plan

34. Best Clubhouse, Sales or Information Center
Entry will be judged on theme, function, display concept, creativity, and design used in the office.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contain images that can be used to represent entry.
Eight (8) Copies of Sales Office Floor Plan

35. Best Design Center
Entry will be judged on theme, function, display concept, creativity, and design used in the office.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contain images that can be used to represent entry.
Eight (8) Copies of Floor Plan

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36. Best Signage
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, basic graphics and layout, design, execution, readability, and continuity.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contain images that can be used to represent entry.

37. Best Landscape Design
Entry will be judged on the landscape effectiveness, impact, and function in enhancing the product or project. Landscaping includes ground cover, hardscape, and softscape.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contain images that can be used to represent entry.
Eight (8) Copies of Site Plan

38. Best Outdoor Living Space
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, impact of furniture and accessories.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contain images that can be used to represent entry.
Eight (8) Copies of Floor Plan

39. Best Interior Merchandising of a Model
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, impact of furniture and accessories.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contain images that can be used to represent entry.
Eight (8) Copies of Floor Plan

40. Best Model Home Makeover – Revive, Renew or Refresh
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, impact of furniture and accessories.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contain images that can be used to represent entry.
Eight (8) Copies of Floor Plan

41. Best Unique Space – Room of your choice
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, impact, and design of space on the overall plan.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contain images that can be used to represent entry.
Eight (8) Copies of Floor Plan

42. Best Interior Design of a Custom Home
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, impact of furniture and accessories.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contain images that can be used to represent entry.
Eight (8) Copies of Floor Plan

43. Best Staging of a NEW Home – Standing Inventory, Parade Homes etc.
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, impact of furniture and accessories.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contain images that can be used to represent entry.
Eight (8) Copies of Floor Plan

44. Best Product Design of a Single-Family Detached Home
Entry will be judged on overall exterior and interior architecture, design appeal, function, and creative use of interior space and creative integration of plan design with site considerations.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contain images that can be used to represent entry.
Eight (8) Copies of Floor Plan

45. Best Product Design of an Attached Home Plan
Entry will be judged on overall exterior and interior architecture, design appeal, function, and creative use of interior space and creative integration of plan design with site considerations.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contain images that can be used to represent entry.
Eight (8) Copies of Floor Plan

46. Best Product Design of a Custom or Spec Home
Entry will be judged on overall exterior and interior architecture, design appeal, function, and creative use of interior space and creative integration of plan design with site considerations.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contain images that can be used to represent entry.
Eight (8) Copies of Floor Plan

47. Community of the Year Awards
The Attached, Detached and Masterplanned Community of the Year entries will be judged by portfolio entry. ENTRY FEE $350**Entries should be provided within a portfolio that includes:

Entry Requirements

Completed entry form
Community of the Year Marketing statement
Site plan of the community
Copy of community brochure – including all inserts and floorplans
Printed photos of community - Exteriors of homes, landscape, interiors, signage, sales office etc.
Website address of community

**If the community is submitted in individual categories of:

Logo
Brochure
Interior Merchandising
Product Design

the Community of the Year Entry fee is reduced to $175

ON THE BOARDS CATEGORIES
For Communities NOT Open for Sale or Rent in 2009

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48. On the Boards Ad
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, copy, layout, overall design, and execution and continuity.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement.
One (1) copy of ad on 8 ½ x 11 paper in color.
One (1) CD that contains image of the ad submitted.

49. On the Boards Interior Merchandising
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, impact of furniture and accessories.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contain images that can be used to represent entry.
Eight (8) Copies of Floor Plan

50. On the Boards Single Family Detached Home
Entry will be judged on overall exterior and interior architecture, design appeal, function, and creative use of interior space and creative integration of plan design with site considerations.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contain images that can be used to represent entry.
Eight (8) Copies of Floor Plan

51. On the Boards Attached Community
Entry will be judged on overall exterior and interior architecture, design appeal, function, and creative use of interior space and creative integration of plan design with site considerations.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contain images that can be used to represent entry.
Eight (8) Copies of Floor Plan

52. On the Boards Multi-Family Community (For Rent)
Entry will be judged on overall exterior and interior architecture, design appeal, function, and creative use of interior space and creative integration of plan design with site considerations.
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
Marketing statement
One (1) CD that contain images that can be used to represent entry.
Eight (8) Copies of Floor Plan

53. On The Boards Community of the Year
These entries will judged by portfolio entry. Entries should be provided within a portfolio that includes:
Entry Requirements

Completed entry form.
On the Boards Community of the Year Marketing statement

Sample Site plan of the community
Samples of community design submitted with renderings and drawings.

All samples should be saved as jpeg to CD

Image Requirements
All images should be saved at a resolution of w-1800 x h-1200. Files size is approximately 6 megabytes. Save all images as a JPEG file 300dpi at highest quality.

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