Winners
will also receive a handsome plaque designed for mounting in
their show room, a letter of congratulations from MICA which
is great for adding to your marketing portfolio, a sample news
release which can be used in your local media, recognition in
the MICA overall news release and the honor of knowing your
job(s) were among the best in Maryland for 2003.
Projects
in 12 categories will
be judged on aesthetic appeal, construction techniques, the
handling of unusual situations, attention to detail, and/or
financial success of the venture. Project descriptions should
be succinct yet presented in a manner that describes why the
project deserves an award.
All
of the following areas should be detailed in the submission
material and numbered accordingly:
1.
Background.
Briefly give history of the project, why structure needed to be
remodeled/renovated, and special circumstances that might have
contributed to that challenge.
2.
Solutions.
Explain how problems were overcome and how owner expectations
were satisfied. Include reasoning behind each specific solution
or design element.
3.
Cost and square footage.
Include the total cost of the project and the square footage of
existing space, as well as the remodeled area. Include before
and after floor plans when possible.
4.
Benefits.
Describe benefits derived by owners of project in terms of enhanced
living space, resale value, etc.
5.
Principals.
Include the company name and principals involved, as well as the
names of the architects, major subcontractors, designers, etc.
6.
Major products.
List the manufacturers of major products in the project, e.g.
flooring, windows, cabinetry, appliances, plumbing fixtures, floor
covering, etc.
7.
Photos.
8x10 color photos of the finished project are preferred (though
color Xerox copies or 4x5 prints are OK), and 4x5 black &
white prints of the project before remodeling/renovation are acceptable.
Each photo should have a caption describing its content.
8.
Entries due in MICA Office, 720 Light St., Baltimore, MD 21230-3816
by 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 10, 2003.
9.
Entries will be returned at awards dinner or may be picked up
at MICA office.
FEES
MICA
members:
$250 for the first entry (includes 2 tickets to Awards Dinner
on Nov. 19, 2003 at the Center Club) and $45 for each additional
entry.
Nonmembers:
$300 for the first entry (includes 2 tickets to Awards Dinner
on Nov. 19, 2003 at the Center Club) and $85 for each additional
entry.
Print
this entry form and send it along with submission to:
MICA,
720 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230-3816
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720
Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
TEL:
(410) 625-1155 FAX: (410) 752-8295 EMAIL: MICA@assnhqtrs.com
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