GENERAL INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS
Photographs & File Submission with Dropbox
This is a professional grade publication, image quality is very important. It is a reflection of the HBADE and your company.
1. All photographs must be at least 7”x10” or 10”x7”, 300 DPI, HI RESOLUTION, & JPEG FORMAT ONLY. If a winning entry does not comply with these requirements, it could result in forfeiture of Regal Book listing.
2. Required photo naming format:
$100 Entries Naming Format
Company _Entry Type (Best Print ad, Best Logo etc.)_Entry Title (same as used when submitting form) _Image Description (if needed) IE BRAD_Merchandising_WoodsmanModel_entry.jpg
Community of the Year Entries must submit photos & logo to be used in Regal Book. (See Community of the Year submission page for listing options & details)
Company _County _Community Name_Listing Image
IE BRAD_KENT_BuilderCommunity_MainImage or BRAD_KENT_BuilderCommunity_landscape1
3. Files no longer have to be uploaded separately on the submission site. They can be submitted via the file sharing site www.dropbox.com Email link to files to dotfaw@comcast.net You will receive a response confirming receipt within 1 business day. If you do not receive a reply, please call Dottie Fawcett @ 610-740-4266.
Required file sharing folder format:
Main Folder: Company Name
Sub Folders: Award Categories (Marketing, Merchandising, etc.)
JPEG Images: Company _Entry Type (IE Best Print ad )_Entry Title (same used when submitting form)-_Image Description
4. Company name and Entry Type may be abbreviated, consistency is most important.
5. Information will appear exactly as submitted on Crystal Awards and Regal Book Listings. BRAD is not liable for incorrect information or typos.
6. Failure to comply with submission requirements will be taken into account in the Completeness of Entry Score.
7. No refunds will be issued to entries that do not comply with submission requirements.
Judging and Completeness of Entry Scores
Each entry will be judged on its merits by a panel of qualified judges (predominately out of state) recognized for their expertise in the home building and related industries and who are without conflict of interest.
1. All Entries are scored on a scale from 1-10 based on judging criteria.
2. An additional 0-6 points will be awarded for Completeness of Entry:
Staff awards 0-3 points on submission requirements.
Judges award 0-3 points based on if enough information was submitted to properly judge the entry.
0 No submission requirements were met or information provided
1 Less than half of submission requirements were met or information included
2 At least half of submission requirements were met and information provided
3 All requirements were met and information was provided
3. Judges scores are anonymous.
4. Companies can request copies of their scores by emailing info@hbade.org
Each entry will be judged on its merits by a panel of qualified judges (predominately out of state) recognized for their expertise in the home building and related industries and who are without conflict of interest.
1. All Entries are scored on a scale from 1-10 based on judging criteria.
2. An additional 0-6 points will be awarded for Completeness of Entry:
Staff awards 0-3 points on submission requirements.
Judges award 0-3 points based on if enough information was submitted to properly judge the entry.
0 No submission requirements were met or information provided
1 Less than half of submission requirements were met or information included
2 At least half of submission requirements were met and information provided
3 All requirements were met and information was provided
3. Judges scores are anonymous.
4. Companies can request copies of their scores by emailing info@hbade.org
Eligibility
If you have questions or concerns about membership, please contact Shannon Easton seaston@hbade.org (302) 678-1520
1. Participation is restricted to builders, and members in good standing with the Builder & Remodelers Association of Delaware. If companies are not in good standing at the time of judging, entries will not be considered and no refunds will be made.
2. All entries must have had activity, traffic, sales, development etc. within the last year.
3. Individual Award Nominees must be an employee of a Builder or Associate Member of the Builders & Remodelers Association of Delaware, AND must be a member of the BRAD Sales & Marketing Council, and must have been in their position for over 50% of the last year.
If you have questions or concerns about membership, please contact Shannon Easton seaston@hbade.org (302) 678-1520
1. Participation is restricted to builders, and members in good standing with the Builder & Remodelers Association of Delaware. If companies are not in good standing at the time of judging, entries will not be considered and no refunds will be made.
2. All entries must have had activity, traffic, sales, development etc. within the last year.
3. Individual Award Nominees must be an employee of a Builder or Associate Member of the Builders & Remodelers Association of Delaware, AND must be a member of the BRAD Sales & Marketing Council, and must have been in their position for over 50% of the last year.
Payment & Deadlines
1. In order to be considered for judging, full payment must be remitted no later than February 10, 2020.
2. Listing information for winning entries must be received no later than March 2, 2020; failure to comply means information will not be included in the Regal Book. No refunds will be given for information submitted past deadline.
Dates & Deadlines:
January 17, 2020 Early Bird Deadline
February 14, 2020 Entry Deadline
February 14, 2020 Payment Deadline
February 27, 2020 Judging
March 15, 2020 Winning Entries- Information for Regal Book Listings (we will advise of amount of eligible listings no later than April 7th)
1. In order to be considered for judging, full payment must be remitted no later than February 10, 2020.
2. Listing information for winning entries must be received no later than March 2, 2020; failure to comply means information will not be included in the Regal Book. No refunds will be given for information submitted past deadline.
Dates & Deadlines:
January 17, 2020 Early Bird Deadline
February 14, 2020 Entry Deadline
February 14, 2020 Payment Deadline
February 27, 2020 Judging
March 15, 2020 Winning Entries- Information for Regal Book Listings (we will advise of amount of eligible listings no later than April 7th)
