ELIGIBILITY

  • You must be a current CBIA member
  • Entrants must sign the 2023 Registration/Payment form by entry due dates.
  • All projects (1-51) must be located within Collier County or South of Alico Road in Lee County (no exceptions).
  • Eligibility dates: Projects must be completed between  June 01, 2022 – April 30, 2023 (applies to all categories, except 50).
  • Eligibility Exclusion: Previous year winning entries cannot be submitted in the same category, except in categories 19-Best Showroom, 46-50.
  • Licensing: Company must hold required state or county license within the specific category(ies) for which they are applying.
  • The maximum number of entries cannot exceed 35 from an individual member.
  • All entry information is submitted electronically using a CBIA designated website.

DEADLINES & IMPORTANT DATES:

  • Registration is open March 10 – May 01, 2023.
  • Early registration deadline: Registration/Payment form including fees must be received on or before May 01, 2023. Completed entry(ies) information must be uploaded by June 02, 2023.
  • Late registration deadline: Registration/Payment form including fees must be received on or before May 08, 2023. Completed entry(ies) information must be uploaded by June 02, 2023.
  • Bulk entry price applies to early registration only. Registration/Payment form including fees must be received on or before May 01, 2023. Completed entry(ies) information must be uploaded by June 02, 2023.
  • If entry information is NOT uploaded by midnight, Friday, June 02, 2023 it will be considered disqualified. No refunds provided.
  • Sand Dollar Sponsorship Opportunities: Due by July 28, 2023.
  • Virtual Workshop: March 23, 2023  9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. At CBIA office.  Reservation required to: Awards@cbia.net.
  • Route information: Off-site Judging to take place, no route information sent this year.
  • Virtual Judging: July 10 -14, 2023.
  • Sand Dollar Awards Gala: Saturday, September 23, 2023, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples (Beach Resort).

FEES STRUCTURE/REFUNDS

  • Early registration fee – Categories 1-51: $250 per entry (due by May 01, 2023).
  • Entry Bulk Price applies to the Early registration date ONLY – May 01, 2023:
    (11-15 entries): $2,500
    (16-20 entries): $3,500
    (21-25 entries): $4,000
    (26-35 maximum entries): $5,000
  • Late registration fee – Categories 1-51: $350 per entry (due by May 08, 2023).
  • Marketing Awards Categories 30-45, 50: Marketing Award entries require that the submitting company have a current CBIA Sales & Marketing Council membership.
  • Sales Awards Categories 46-49, 51: Sales Award entries require the individual entering have a current CBIA Sales & Marketing Council membership.
  • Sales & Marketing Council membership dues are $75 per individual/per year.
  • No refunds or exchanges will be provided past June 02, 2023.
  • No refund will be given for disqualified entries.

CATEGORIES INFORMATION:

  • There are 51 categories available, they include:
    Product Design Awards: 1-15
    Interior Design Awards: 16-21
    Remodeling Awards: 22-24
    Commercial Awards: 25-29
    Marketing Awards: 30-45
    Sales Awards: 46-51
  • Once you receive your login information, you will be able to see all additional questions and requirements for each entry.
  • You must review each individual category for specific or additional requirements.
  • Review Judging criteria to see if you meet entry requirement.
  • Review the style of home/project to see you meet entry requirement.
  • Review the subcategory to see if you meet entry requirement.
  • Review the pricing category, if applicable.
  • You can only enter for categories for which you hold the required county or state license.

JUDGING INFORMATION

  • Virtual judging will take place for all categories 1-51 from July 10 -14, 2023.
  • Judging will be done paperless – all supporting entry information is shared with the Judges.
  • If an entry is not completed, it will not be judged and no refunds will be provided.
  • Each entry will be judged on its own merit by 3 highly qualified impartial judges from outside Collier County.
  • A point method of scoring will be used and based upon a scale of 1-5 points.
  • Entries must receive at least 75% of the total points possible to be eligible for an award and all scores are kept confidential.
  • Judges do not have your contact information during judging.
  • The Judge’s decisions are final, they have the discretion to disqualify an entry that does not supply required materials and/or does not meet specified judging criteria requested.

LOGIN & SUBMISSION INFORMATION

  • Login information to be provided by CBIA staff (once Registration/Payment Form is processed with payment).
  • Gather entry submittal materials and have handy as you login to the submission area.
  • Once ready, go to the “Submission tab” and enter your login information provided by CBIA staff.
  • Go to Dashboard to start entering your entry(ies).
  • Click on the corresponding bar area (blue sections) where you wish to begin entering. Click the + sign in each section to see various categories available and close tab.
  • Upon entering your entry(ies), information will show up in “YOUR Award Entries” section in bottom of the Dashboard. Depending on your screen resolution, often requires to scroll-down.
  • You must submit pictures, 1920x1080px at 96dpi or larger. Main picture (#1) MUST be horizontal view only NOT vertical, 5MB max size, jpeg, jpg format only. Amount of pictures required will depend on category being submitted (6-10 pictures may be required). Unbranded company pictures allowed ONLY.
  • Virtual tour/video upload if available. Unbranded company videos allowed only. Exception of categories, #30-45 & #50
  • You must submit floors plan (blueprints for commercial entries-where applicable), and community maps, 8.5”x11”, jpeg, jpg or pdf, 5MB max size. For 2-story homes or commercial projects, floor plan/blueprints must be collated into 1 document. Unbranded company documents allowed only. Exception of category #50.
  • When pictures/floor plan/blueprints/community map exceed the maximum size allowed, your entry may NOT SAVE and information MAY be LOST. If unsure of the size, first add other information on the entry before adding the picture or floor plan/blueprint and hit save. Then go back and add picture, floorplan/blueprint (if applicable).
  • Picture, floor plan, community maps or blueprints CANNOT have a company name displayed anywhere. Exception of categories, #30-45 & #50.
  • Marketing Statements will be required for each entry (unless otherwise specified). Statement to address the topics pertaining to judging criteria, target market, any unusual constraints or opportunities the project presented, how the marketing/project objectives were met, any unique features of the entry and outstanding features. Do not include your company name – except where allowed.
  • Only enter the total of entries committed in the Registration/Payment form.
  • Each entry will have more specific set of questions which must be provided (if applicable). Example of questions; square footage (under air/ total), base and retail price, construction cost, what is included in the project and other items related to the project will be asked.
  • You can use “SAVE THIS ENTRY” (Green box) to save your work until ready to submit the entry. If you check “Yes, I am ready to submit this entry” it is submitted to CBIA staff and your entry can no longer be changed or modified.
  • Maximum number of characters allowed for award, see “AWARDS GUIDELINE”  picture below:

FORMS

Registration/Payment Form – Click here to obtain form
Note: Entries will not be considered fully submitted and released for judging until invoice is paid.

Marketing Awards Categories 30-45, 50: Marketing Award entries require that the submitting company have a current CBIA Sales & Marketing Council membership.

Sales Awards Categories 46-49, 51: Sales Award entries require the individual entering have a current CBIA Sales & Marketing Council membership.

Click here  for SMC Application 

Send Registration/Payment & SMC Form to: awards@cbia.net

Note: All registration accepted on or before, May 01 2023 (early registration) or May 08 2023 (late registration)  – No Exceptions.

Publishing Rights of Materials
All entries become the property of Collier Building Industry Association and their return is not guaranteed. CBIA may publish and/or reproduce entries in any CBIA, FHBA or NAHB publications and/or product as well as grant permission for entries to be published or reproduced in any trade or consumer publication.