Entry Process
Please read the instructions below on how to submit an entry.
All submissions are digital.
STEPS TO ENTER:
- Please complete the online Entry Application and pay entry fees no later than July 31, 2024. The fee is $150 for each entry.
- Once submitted, online entry systems will generate your unique entry serial number(s) per entry. This will be sent to you via email.
- Download all necessary forms by clicking on the category name listed online.
- Submit your completed materials no later than August 9, 2024.
MATERIALS FOR CATEGORIES #1-30:
- Marketing Awards Entry Form
- Project Information Form
- Digital Files – site plan, floor plan, and photo images required
To download the forms listed above, please click on the category name listed below.
DIGITAL IMAGES:
- Must be saved at 300 dpi – sized to approximately 1800 x 1200 pixels
- JPEG format ONLY. All plans should be saved as high resolution PDF – 8 1/2″ x 11″
Files should be named with your Category number, entry serial and sequence number or description.
EXAMPLE:
01-1005_1/jpg, 01-1005_2.jpg (thru 8 images), 01-1005_floorplan.pdf, 01-1005_siteplan.pdf, 01-1005_form.pdf
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Entries in Categories #25 for Best Affordable Project are eligible based on the project’s certificate of occupancy from January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.
- Entries in Categories #25 for Best Affordable Project are eligible based on the project’s certificate of occupancy from January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.
- There is an entry fee for categories #1-30 of $150 per entry.
- ALL IMAGES SUBMITTED MUST BE 300 DPI WITH A MINIMUM SIZE OF 1800 X 1200 PIXELS. JPEG FORMAT ONLY.
- Individuals and companies nominated or submitting an entry must be employed by an active BIA San Diego member company in good standing at the time the award is given for categories #31-47.
- Nominee must answer all questions to complete their nomination, otherwise the nominee will not be considered for the award.
- Entry forms must be completed in full. Partially completed forms may invalidate the nomination.
- An award winner from the previous year is not eligible to be nominated or re-enter in the same category they won the award. Finalists are eligible and encouraged to enter or be nominated.
ENTRY ROLLOVER FOR SOCIAL AWARDS & THE NATIONALS
We are pleased to offer a special entry rollover program. Here’s how it works. You have already entered materials. The Awards Committee will provide your entry materials to the SoCal Awards and/or The Nationals for you! If you would like to re-submit those materials for either program all that is needed is for you to mark the boxes on the entry application for SoCal and/or Nationals. Additional entry fees apply for each program: $200 for SoCalAwards per entry and $275 for Nationals per entry. No additional forms or materials needed!! Simply mark your form and you will be invoiced for the entry fees! If you have any questions regarding categories #1-15 or the Entry Rollover Program contact Lisa Parrish at TeamPMP at 909-987-2758 or [email protected].
Product Categories #1-30
Category #1: Best Architectural Design of a Multi-Family Community (For Sale)
This award will be judged on the community that represents the best in design innovation and creation of value in the community. Judging is based on the overall exterior and interior architecture, design appeal, function, and creative use of interior space and creative integration of plan design with site considerations.
Category #2: Best Architectural Design of a Multi-Family Community (For Rent)
This award will be judged on the community that represents the best in design innovation and creation of value in the community. Judging is based on the overall exterior and interior architecture, design appeal, function, and creative use of interior space and creative integration of plan design with site considerations.
Category #3: Best Architectural Design of a Detached Home up to 3,000 sq. ft.
This award will be judged on the community that represents the best in design innovation and creation of value in the community. Judging is based on the overall exterior and interior architecture, design appeal, function, and creative use of interior space and creative integration of plan design with site considerations.
Category #4: Best Architectural Design of a Detached Home 3,000 sq. ft. & over
This award will be judged on the community that represents the best in design innovation and creation of value in the community. Judging is based on the overall exterior and interior architecture, design appeal, function, and creative use of interior space and creative integration of plan design with site considerations.
Category #5: Best Interior Merchandising of a Multi-Family Home Plan (For Sale)
This award will be judged on the community that represents the best in interior design innovation and product enhancement. Judging is based on the overall concept, creativity, impact of furniture and accessories.
Category #6: Best Interior Merchandising of a Multi-Family Home Plan (For Rent)
This award will be judged on the community that represents the best in interior design innovation and product enhancement. Judging is based on the overall concept, creativity, impact of furniture and accessories.
Category #7: Best Interior Merchandising of a Detached Home priced under $1 Million
This award will be judged on the community that represents the best in interior design innovation and product enhancement. Judging is based on the overall concept, creativity, impact of furniture and accessories.
Category #8: Best Interior Merchandising of a Detached Home priced $1 Million & over
This award will be judged on the community that represents the best in interior design innovation and product enhancement. Judging is based on the overall concept, creativity, impact of furniture and accessories.
Category #9: Best Landscape Design for Multi-Family (For Sale)
This award will be judged on the community that represents the best in landscape design. Judging is based on the landscape effectiveness, impact, and function in enhancing the product or project. Landscaping includes ground cover, hardscape, and softscape.
Category #10: Best Landscape Design for Multi-Family (For Rent)
This award will be judged on the community that represents the best in landscape design. Judging is based on the landscape effectiveness, impact, and function in enhancing the product or project. Landscaping includes ground cover, hardscape, and softscape.
Category #11: Best Model Complex Landscape Design for Single Family
This award will be judged on the community that represents the best in landscape design. Judging is based on the landscape effectiveness, impact, and function in enhancing the product or project. Landscaping includes ground cover, hardscape, and softscape.
Category #12: Best Outdoor Living Space
This award will be judged on the home that represents the best in outdoor living spaces. Judging is based on how the livability of the plan is enhanced by the space. Each entry will also be judged on the concept, creativity, the impact of furniture and accessories, landscape, and architectural elements.
Category #13: Best Community Amenity Feature (For Sale or Rent)
This award will be judged on the impact and function in enhancing the community: clubhouse, outdoor gathering areas, garden areas, etc. Judging is based on the effectiveness, impact, and function in enhancing the project.
Category #14: Best Clubhouse (For Sale or Rent)
This award will be judged on the impact and function of the community clubhouse in enhancing the community. Judging is based on the effectiveness, impact, and function in enhancing the project.
Category #15: Best Sales/Leasing Environment
This award will be judged on the sales/leasing environment design, innovation and creativity. Judging is based on the theme, function, display concept, creativity, and design used in the office, as well as the use of tools and technologies to achieve sales success. This category includes sales environment within a model complex attached or detached, and leasing offices.
Category #16: Best Use of Technology
(Applications, Contactless Model Tour Technology, Virtual Reality, Point of Sale Tools)
Entry will be judged on creativity, user experience, overall design, and effectiveness.
Category #17: Best Industry Educational Communication
(Blog, Podcast, Newsletter, YouTube Channel, Social Media, Email Campaign, etc.). Entry will be judged on creativity, user experience, overall design, and effectiveness. (This category is open to Builders & Associates)
Category #18: Best Overall Advertising/Marketing Campaign – Digital and/or Print
This award will be judged on materials developed to gain interest and traffic for a homebuilding company or BIA associate. Judging is based on creativity, design, and success of materials developed to gain interest and visibility. Includes social media, website, internet, banner ads, logo, brochure, print advertising, direct mail, and signage. (This category is open to Builders & Associates)
Category #19: Best Website for a Company or Community
This award will be judged on the quality of design, ease of obtaining information, and organization of message for a company or community. (This category is open to Builders & Associates)
Category #20: Best Custom Home of the Year
This award will be judged on the overall exterior and interior architectural appeal, creative use of interior spaces, finishes and furnishings, along with any landscape design and details.
Category #21: Best Infill Project of the Year
This award will be judged on the overall design, attention to detail, sustainability, market results, and overall creativity in the urban context.
Category #22: Community of the Year – Attached
This award will be judged on a community with the overall best Architectural Design, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Sales Environment and Advertising. To be eligible for Community of the Year, entrant must submit one entry each in Best Architectural Design, Best Interior Design, and Best Overall Advertising/Marketing Campaign. Total of three qualifying entries.
Note: An on-site tour of the community finalists will be conducted by the judges.
Category #23: Community of the Year – Detached
This award will be judged on a community with the overall best Architectural Design, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Sales Environment and Advertising. To be eligible for Community of the Year, entrant must submit one entry each in Best Architectural Design, Best Interior Design, and Best Overall Advertising/Marketing Campaign. Total of three qualifying entries.
Note: An on-site tour of the community finalists will be conducted by the judges.
Category #24: Master Planned Community of the Year
Defined as multiple product lines under the same branding. This award will be judged on design appeal of product, community amenities, advertising, and promotional materials. To be eligible for Master Planned Community of the Year – entrant must submit one entry each in Best Overall Advertising/Marketing Campaign and Best Community Amenity Feature. Total of two qualifying entries.
Note: An on-site tour of the community finalists will be conducted by the judges.
Category #25: Best Affordable Community of the Year
This award will be judged on the overall design and aesthetic appeal of this product and the enhancement and value to the community which it serves. Each entry will be judged on how the livability has been enhanced while optimizing architecture design and best use of available funds.
Category #26: BIA Sales Professional or Team of the Year (Individual or Team)
A residential builder individual or team (partner) responsible for selling, closing, customer satisfaction, building referrals, loan financing, follow up, and other aspects related to selling a new home community.
Category #27: BIA Leasing Professional or Team of the Year (Individual or Team)
A residential builder/developer individual or team (partner) responsible for leasing, customer satisfaction, referrals, follow up, and other aspects related to leasing of a multifamily community.
Category #28: BIA Builder Sales Manager of the Year (Individual or Team)
Sales/Leasing Manager who has shown considerable judgment, initiative and motivation in order to manage the sales performance and activities of new-home communities. Responsibilities include recruiting, hiring, training and supervising on-site sales or leasing agents.
Category #29: BIA Builder Leasing Manager of the Year (Individual or Team)
Leasing Manager who has shown considerable judgment, initiative and motivation in order to manage the initial lease-up performance and activities of new-home communities. Responsibilities include recruiting, hiring, training and supervising on-site leasing agents.
Category #30: BIA Marketing Professional of the Year (Individual)
This award is to recognize an individual working for any BIA affiliated company who demonstrates excellence in marketing, contributions to their field, BIA San Diego, and the building industry in general. (This category is open to Builders & BIA Associates)
